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Sweny’s Pharmacy Dublin & Writers' Tears

In light of the current Covid-19 crisis, now more than ever Writers’ Tears continues to pledge support to Swenys Pharmacy (Dublin, Ireland) which is one of the most celebrated venues featured in James Joyce’s epic novel, Ulysses. Writers’ Tears premium Irish whiskey provides financial and other support to Sweny’s, which was already under threat of closure from rising rent and has had to close temporarily during the Covid-19 lockdown.

 Watch our video to find out more about Writers’ Tears and Sweny’s Pharmacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tJ8ks3WLnM

 If you want to join us in our campaign to keep a true literary gem open for generations to come, feel free to donate at http://sweny.ie/site/

 Online James Joyce Readings from Sweny’s

Readings of James Joyce’s literary masterpieces from Sweny’s continue online during the Covid-19 crisis. Anyone who wants to watch, or even take part, should contact Swenys through Facebook or by e-mail –  swenyspharmacy@gmail.com

The readings take place on Tuesdays (Finnegan’s Wake), Thursdays (Ulysses) & Saturdays (Dubliners) at 7pm Irish & British Standard Time (IST/BST); +1 GMT.