18 Ballads from Ulysses

This collection of new ballads, based on characters featured in James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses, was published in 2024. The collection consists of eighteen ballads written by Val O’Donnell and set to airs of music which are referred to in Ulysses or in other works of James Joyce. The collection includes short quotes from Ulysses, a note on the music and suggestions for accessing the original sheet music and performances of the airs chosen for the ballads.

After an inaugural performance on October 8th 2024, the James Joyce Centre is honoured to host another performance.

Admission is €10. Doors open at 6pm. Copies of 18 Ballads from James Joyce’s Ulysses will be on sale at the event (€10).