About us
The James Joyce Tower at Sandycove is a unique literary location. Opened in 1962, the museum celebrates James Joyce and his great epic Ulysses.
In 2012, the local community came together to save the museum from possible closure, and since then a strong spirit of volunteerism has remained at the heart of the organisation. The work of our curator, Dr Alice Ryan, is supported by volunteers at every level from the Board and day coordinators to our front-of-house teams.
The Tower is managed by Joyce Tower & Museum CLG, a registered charity (RCN: 20206583), and operates in compliance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and the Charities Governance Code.
The mission of Joyce Tower & Museum CLG is to manage, operate and promote the James Joyce Tower as a key cultural attraction and to contribute to Joyce’s literary legacy, under license from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
Inspired by the setting of the opening episode of Ulysses, our vision is to be a world-class site of literary pilgrimage championing the work of James Joyce, caring for our unique collection, and providing a high-quality visitor experience with the support of local volunteers.
The following are the core values central to how the Joyce Tower & Museum achieves its mission:
· Lifelong Learning – Curating a collection that enriches the study of Joyce’s work.
· Social Inclusiveness – Building community through our strong volunteer network.
· Light touch – Respecting the architectural significance of the building and minimising our environmental impact.
· Prioritising Safety – Providing a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff and volunteers.
· Collaboration – Working closely with our key stakeholders.
· Transparency – Being open and accountable through good governance.
Joyce Tower & Museum CLG is a registered charity (RCN: 20206583). Our Board of Trustees are; Chairperson Séamus Cannon, Company Secretary Brian Rankin, Treasurer Eoin O Cuirc, and Trustees Frank Cogan, Deidre Black, Dave Lawless, Andrew Basquille, Frances Spillane and Karen Banks
Contact us
For general enquiries, volunteer opportunities, or to learn more about our events and programmes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact the James Joyce Tower by email or visit us during opening hours. We welcome questions, feedback, and connections from visitors, researchers, and Joyce enthusiasts alike.
Email: info@joycetower.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 280 9265
Address: Sandycove Point, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 FX33
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