More Than a Friend: LGBTIQA+ and Joyce

James Joyce’s work is a product of an era where reflections about gender and sexuality started to reach the general population. Moreover, the fact that Joyce spent most of his life in continental Europe allowed him to live in places where those manifestations were more noticeable than in Ireland. The combination of these circumstances makes Joyce’s work sparkle with a few characters who can be considered part of the queer spectrum.

The James Joyce Centre is proud to offer an alternative exploration of his work via a tour of our house on 35 Great George's Street North. In this tour, we will be exploring the house as we read passages from Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Ulysses under these new lenses.

The event is free but booking is essential.

The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, Ireland