Bloomsday Irish Youth Foundation Messanger Bike Rally

Imagine cycling throughout Dublin in the 1900s…can you picture it? Well, you can see it in person on June 7^th!

Bloomsday is a celebration of James Joyce’s acclaimed novel Ulysses. The novel chronicles one day in the life of Leopold Bloom as he travels through Dublin.

The festival runs from June 2^nd to June 16^th and captures the spirit of Joyce’s Dublin.

Every year, the Irish Youth Foundation hosts a Messanger Bike Rally in aid children and young people in disadvantaged circumstances. Participants dress in ‘Joycian’ (Edwardian) clothing and cycle around Dublin on vintage messenger bikes – it’s definitely a sight to behold!

150 cyclists will take the the streets of Dublin on June 7^th. The rally begins at Wolfe Tone corner of Stephen’s Green, passes the Mansion House for a rendition of Molly Malone. After the sing-song, they will make their way around Trinity College and towards Pearse Street. They then cycle down to Temple Bar then back up to George’s Street and back over to Stephen’s Green. They will pedal up Leeson Street to the Canal then back to the corner of Stephen’s Green via Merrion Square and finishing up at the Mansion House.

But of course, there are pit stops on the way for a sandwich and a well-deserved refreshment!

This year, The Stags Head will be one of the deserved pit-stops for participants! We may not serve a pork kidney breakfast but we will be laying out delicious sandwiches made with Brennans bread with ham and Gorgonzola cheese and a pint of the black stuff for all participants.

Join us in The Stags Head between 10.30am and 12pm June 7^th to celebrate Bloomsday and support Irish Youth Foundation. It’s not to be missed!

The Irish Youth Foundation fund and develop programmes and projects for children and young people living in disadvantaged circumstances. To support the Irish Youth Foundation, you can get involved through their website.

You can join the bike rally by registering here.

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robyng951
2/27/2023

					Good times and great food Great atmosphere and delicious cold Guinness on top. The pub was packed but we squeezed in, made friends, and had THE BEST Christmas ham and turkey dinner with all the fixings. Delicious.				
jodic635
12/21/2022

					Traditional Irish Fun We attended a Folklore and Fairies event at the Stag’s Head. They pour a perfect pint of Guinness and magically transported it upstairs for us without spilling a single drop. The staff was friendly and helpful and the ambiance  was exactly what we were hoping for. We loved the roundabout hidden feel to the entrance as well which made it feel like we stumbled upon a treasure.				
Wishes Magical T
11/24/2022

					Stag head is a must So I visit here every time I travel to Dublin.  I get a proper Guinness and the best Guinness Beef Stew.  I will only drink Guinness in Dublin but I will never miss an opportunity to get a proper pint.  Stags is my go to place every visit.  Thank you Jamie for making sure I didn't forget my phone				
Brad B
11/22/2022

					My favorite pub in Dublin Great pub with funny, friendly bartenders.  Everyone in the place seemed to be having a grand time, and we had fun conversations with other patrons.				
grt111159
11/18/2022

					A real Dublin experience One of Dublin's best Victorian (or old man) pubs. This is the type of pub that makes Dublin so popular with tourists and locals alike. Great Guinness, great whiskey selection and really good food. The toastie is one of the best and you have to try the Guinness and oysters, the perfect pairing. Having said all that the best asset the Stag's Head have is their staff. They are all genuinely nice people who seem to really enjoy working together and serving their customers. Don't miss the Stag's Head next time you visit the Hibernian Metropolis(Dublin)				
Jim B
10/19/2022