Bloomsday 2014 in Spain

Bloomsday in Euskadi, Spain

Scanlan’s Tavern Gernika, the Basque regions Irish bar is hosting its annual Bloomsday event.

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Where: Scanlan’s Tavern Gernika
Carlos Gangoiti Kalea, 19, Urdaibai, 48300 Gernika-Lumo, Biscay,Spain
When: 15 June 2014, 9AM – 23.30PM
Cost: Free, no booking required
Contact: Scanlan’s Tavern Gernika
E: scanlanp@hotmail.com

4th Bloomsday Bathe on the Beach, Malaga – Spain

Roger SpainFor the fourth year we are planning a simple reading, swim or paddle off the beach on Bloomsday this year on Sunday, 15th June. What makes our event a little different is that the readers are encouraged to read their pieces in their own language. This is a fun, non intellectual, nor threatening event.
And it is FREE. All that is required is that you turn up on time to participate. It will be a memorable occasion. A fun get together!
Where: The Beach, Fuengirola
Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain
When: 15 June 2014, 7.45AM – 10.30AM
Cost: Free, no booking required
Contact: Roger Cumminskey
W: http://www.rogercummiskey.com/bloomsday-bathe-on-the-beach/

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