Step into a courtroom unlike any other, where literature, history, and mystery collide. In The Dignam Inquest: Matters of Some Concern, Senan Molony invites you to become part of a live jury, tasked with unravelling one of the most curious deaths in Ulysses.
Was Patrick “Paddy” Dignam the victim of a sudden illness, a fatal heart event, or something far more suspicious? Drawing on the rich, layered world of James Joyce, Molony reconstructs a coroner’s inquiry with wit, theatrical flair, and forensic intrigue—placing the audience at the very centre of the verdict.
Expect sharp analysis, dark humour, and unexpected twists as evidence is weighed, witnesses are called, and long-buried questions resurface. This is not just a lecture—it’s an immersive investigation into one of Dublin’s most enigmatic fictional deaths.
The court is in session. The question is: what really happened to Paddy Dignam?

Tickets are free but booking is essential. There will be both seating and standing places available.

The Bloomsday Festival takes place on 11-16 June 2026. It is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.