Bealtaine 2025: 'Dublin Culture' with the Joyce Stagers

Val O’Donnell and Tim Casey celebrate the gathering of 37 of Ireland’s foremost poets, writers, artists, and journalists as featured in artist Alan Reeve’s famous 1940 caricature, Dublin Culture.

Irish Times editor Bertie Smyllie liked to hold court in the back lounge of the Palace Bar, Fleet Street, with prominent figures from Dublin’s literary and ‘arty’ scene such as Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien and Austin Clarke.

Join Val and Tim in Raheny Library as they bring this gathering to life with a selection of readings and performances from the works of these writers.

Booking is required, as spaces are limited. Click here to book.

This event is a part of the Bealtaine 2025 programme for Dublin City Libraries.