Joyce fans mark Bloomsday

Joyceans all over the world are celebrating Bloomsday today, commemorating the day on which James Joyce's seminal 'Ulysses' is set.

The novel charts a day in the life of central character Leopold Bloom as he makes his way around Dublin on June 16, 1904.

Today Joyce fans will retrace Bloom's steps, visiting the book's top locations dressed in period costume.

Organised events include a public breakfast, readings and songs in St. Stephen's Green, as well as guided walks.