Nora and Nuala: A Celebration (One Dublin One Book)
The 2022 flagship event for One Dublin One Book is a celebration of NORA: A Love Story of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce, and its author Nuala O'Connor. Taking place in St. Ann's Church on Dublin's Dawson Street, the evening will consist of an interview, music and readings.
Join us in the beautiful, Baroque surrounds of St. Ann’s Church on Dawson St for an evening of celebration and performances with Dublin City Council’s One Dublin One Book choice for 2022 Nuala O’Connor’s NORA: A Love Story of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce.
Author Nuala O’Connor will be in conversation with writer and researcher Paula Shields as they discuss Nuala’s writing career with a special focus on her captivating novel Nora which follows the frequently tumultuous life of Nora Barnacle, muse and wife of James Joyce. The book is an intimate portrayal of their relationship beginning on that well known date of the 16th June 1904 and spanning decades and cities as they follow Joyce’s ferocious literary ambitions throughout Europe.
The evening will feature music from Moxie Sings the ever-vibrant acoustic trio of “Moxie” as their genre and rhythm melding tunes take us on a journey across the continents and characters. There will also be dramatic readings from Nora from Niamh McCormack and Adam J. Richardson.
Tickets available for in-person or live streaming.
Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/one-dublin-one-book-presents-nora-nuala-a-celebration-tickets-267785612977
