Istituto Italiano Di Cultura - Dublino

📚 BLOOMSDAY 2026

Il 16 giugno si celebra in tutto il mondo il genio straordinario di James Joyce. Il Bloomsday ricorda il giorno immortalato nel suo capolavoro Ulysses: il 16 giugno 1904, una giornata qualunque trasformata in letteratura eterna.

Anche l’Italia ha un legame speciale con questa ricorrenza: Joyce iniziò a scrivere Ulysses nel 1914 a Trieste, città che ancora oggi ne custodisce la memoria attraverso eventi, letture e celebrazioni dedicate.

📖 Costumi d’epoca, passeggiate letterarie, letture pubbliche e incontri culturali rendono il Bloomsday una festa unica per gli amanti della letteratura.

📚 BLOOMSDAY 2026

On 16 June, the world celebrates the extraordinary genius of James Joyce. Bloomsday commemorates the day immortalised in his masterpiece Ulysses: 16 June 1904, an ordinary day transformed into eternal literature.

Italy also shares a special connection with this celebration: Joyce began writing Ulysses in Trieste in 1914, and the city continues to honour his legacy through events, readings and cultural gatherings.

📖 Period costumes, literary walks, public readings and cultural events make Bloomsday a unique celebration for literature lovers everywhere.

📸 Photos courtesy of the James Joyce Centre

On the occasion of Festa della Musica 2026, the Italian Institute of Culture, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, presents three events celebrating the richness and diversity of Italian music in dialogue with local and international influences.

Take a look at the programme on our website!

📣 Our June Programme is here!

Swipe through to read the digital copy or download it from our website.

Don’t miss the events for Festa della Musica 2026! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

See you soon! 🇮🇹✨

New Opportunity: Global Master in Performing Arts Management!

The Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala, in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano – POLIMI Graduate School of Management, is now opening applications for one of the most prestigious opportunities in the field of performing arts management.

An international programme, also open to all international students, designed to train professionals capable of working in live performance management, combining culture, organisation, and strategic vision.

📅 Application deadlines:
• 16 September → non-EU citizens
• 30 September → EU citizens

Scholarships available:
• 3 scholarships offered by the “Gianluca Spina” Association (Politecnico di Milano) for outstanding students
• Additional scholarships currently being defined, available on the POLIMI GSoM website
• Scholarships from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) dedicated to top international students

The MAECI also supports international students enrolled in the advanced two-year programme for opera singers through dedicated scholarships.

A unique opportunity to study at the heart of Italy’s cultural scene, thanks to the collaboration between leading institutions such as Teatro alla Scala and Politecnico di Milano.

👉 For more information, please refer to the official websites.

https://www.gsom.polimi.it/course/global-master-performing-arts-management/
https://www.accademialascala.it/management/master-in-performing-arts-management/

On 4 June, celebrations marking Italy’s National Day were held at St Helen’s Hotel in Dublin, bringing together more than 300 guests, including Irish national and local authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Italian community, and the local business sector.

Following the performance of the Italian and Irish national anthems by Maestro Antonio Cascelli and soprano Francesca Placanica, Italy’s Ambassador to Ireland, Nicola Faganello, delivered his traditional address, highlighting the strength of Italy-Ireland relations, particularly ahead of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July–December 2026).

The Ambassador also reflected on the significance of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and announced the forthcoming opening, at the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin, of the exhibition Donne della Repubblica – Ottanta anni di conquiste nelle cronache dell'ANSA 1946–2026, produced by ANSA in collaboration with . Through photographs and archival material, the exhibition traces the evolution of women’s rights and roles in Italy from 1946 to the present day.

The celebrations continued over the weekend with events in Cork and Galway, organised with the local Honorary Consuls and attended by Ambassador Faganello and Michela Linda Magrì, Director of the Italian Institute of Culture.

In Cork, the event at the prestigious Aula Maxima of University College Cork was attended by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Fergal Dennehy, representatives of the local Chamber of Commerce, and members of the consular corps. It concluded with a highly acclaimed performance of Norma by Vincenzo Bellini at Cork Opera House, presented by Irish National Opera with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture.

The week concluded with National Day celebrations in the evocative setting of Claregalway Castle, attended by members of the local Italian community and Irish civic leaders, including Galway Deputy Mayor Alan Cheevers.


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On 4 June, Dublin hosted the first-ever Italian Research Day in Ireland, bringing together over 80 Italian researchers from leading universities and research centres across the country. The initiative, held for the first time in Ireland, was organized by the Italian Embassy in Dublin in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) with the aim of fostering mutual understanding, dialogue, and collaboration among Italian researchers based in Ireland.

Following the introduction by the IIC Director, Michela Magrì, the event opened with a speech by the Italian Ambassador to Dublin, Nicola Faganello. This was followed by five interdisciplinary sessions in which Professors Silvia Giordani (DCU,recently appointed Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, OMRI), Marco Bellardi (UCD), Goran Dominioni (DCU), Massimiliano Mascherini (Eurofound), and Valeria Nicolosi (Trinity College) presented some of their current research to the audience. The morning featured engaging presentations and Q&A sessions, covering topics ranging from nanotechnologies, nanomaterials, and maritime decarbonization to 20th-century literature and labor market analysis in the EU.

The day concluded with the celebrations of Italy’s National Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and bringing together representatives of Irish institutions, the diplomatic corps, the Italian community, and the local business sector.

Ita version
Il 4 giugno si è svolta a Dublino la prima Giornata della Ricerca Italiana in Irlanda, che ha riunito oltre 80 ricercatori italiani provenienti dalle principali università e centri di ricerca del Paese.

L’iniziativa, organizzata per la prima volta in Irlanda dall’Ambasciata d’Italia a Dublino in collaborazione con l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC), aveva l’obiettivo di favorire la conoscenza reciproca, il dialogo e la collaborazione tra i ricercatori italiani presenti in Irlanda.

Dopo l’introduzione della Direttrice dell’IIC, Michela Magrì, l’evento si è aperto con l’intervento dell’Ambasciatore d’Italia a Dublino, Nicola Faganello. Sono seguite cinque sessioni interdisciplinari durante le quali le professoresse e i professori Silvia Giordani (DCU, recentemente insignita del titolo di Ufficiale dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana – OMRI), Marco Bellardi (UCD), Goran Dominioni (DCU), Massimiliano Mascherini (Eurofound) e Valeria Nicolosi (Trinity College) hanno presentato al pubblico alcune delle loro attuali linee di ricerca. La mattinata è stata caratterizzata da interessanti presentazioni e sessioni di domande e risposte, che hanno affrontato temi che spaziavano dalle nanotecnologie, ai nanomateriali e alla decarbonizzazione del trasporto marittimo, fino alla letteratura del Novecento e all’analisi del mercato del lavoro nell’Unione Europea.

La giornata si è conclusa con le celebrazioni della Festa della Repubblica Italiana, che quest’anno ha segnato l’80° anniversario della nascita della Repubblica, riunendo rappresentanti delle istituzioni irlandesi, del corpo diplomatico, della comunità italiana e del mondo imprenditoriale locale.

On the 29/05/2026 The Director and staff of the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin were delighted to host students and teachers from the istitute for a traditional Italian breakfast to celebrate the end of the Spring Term. ☕

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion. Registration for the new online Summer Courses is still open, but only for a limited time!!!
Link on our website.

In data 29/05/2026 La Direttrice e lo staff dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Dublino sono stati lieti di ospitare studenti e insegnanti di EC Dublin per una colazione all’italiana in occasione della conclusione dello Spring Term. ☕

Grazie a tutti i partecipanti per aver condiviso con noi questo piacevole momento. Le iscrizioni ai nuovi Corsi Estivi Online sono ancora aperte, ma solo per poco tempo!!
Link sul nostro sito.

🎬 LUNEDÌ AL CINEMA: CHANGE OF DATE

Please note that the final screening of our Lunedì al Cinema – Snapshots from Italy series has been rescheduled.

Join us for Martin Eden (2019), directed by Pietro Marcello:

📅 New date: 15 June
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Italian Institute of Culture, Dublin

This screening is intended for an adult audience.

Admission is free. Reservations can be made through our website or on Eventbrite.

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🎬 LUNEDÌ AL CINEMA: CAMBIO DATA

L'ultimo appuntamento della rassegna Lunedì al Cinema – Snapshots from Italy è stato riprogrammato.

Vi aspettiamo per la proiezione di Martin Eden (2019), diretto da Pietro Marcello:

📅 Nuova data: 15 giugno
🕕 Ore 18:00
📍 Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Dublino

La proiezione è riservata a un pubblico adulto.

Ingresso gratuito con prenotazione sul nostro sito web o tramite Eventbrite.

2 giugno 1946 - 2026

Oggi festeggiamo l'ottantesimo anniversario della Repubblica Italiana!

2 June 1946 – 2026

Today we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic!