The Ybernia Newsletter
An update on what we have been doing and who we have been talking to.
Bernardo Valois: An Irishman in Between Islands
La Laguna is an extraordinary place. As the tram ascends from Santa Cruz, the endless ensemble of low industrial buildings does little to prepare you for what is to be found at […]
60 Hz of Open Eyes
A short story inspired by the magic of video games, with a dash of Irish mythology.
The ‘Rural Egypt’ Exhibition
The “Rural Egypt” exhibition aims to show the world the traditional mud-brick architecture of Egyptian villages, particularly focusing on the generosity and spontaneity of the people living in them.
Sangüesa
Historias que resuenan en Santiago de Compostela.
Fantasmas del Camino
Un curioso encuentro entre dos tipos de peregrinos.
Lana Del Rey & Ireland (Feat: Whitman & Ginsberg)
Lana Del Rey has some surprising connections to Ireland, and so do her muses Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.
An Evening With Joyce: Celebrate With Us
Join us on October 20 at 7pm at Crazy Mary Librería (c/Echegaray, 32) and say you went to the first edition of a future classic in the Madrid scene.
The Joyce Miscellany: Sport, Food & Emigration
James Joyce explored many facets of the human experience and he wanted to represent the minutiae of everyday Dublin life.
The Incredible Story of Joyce & Dancing
For me, I always imagine Joyce’s spectacles. And a hat. Next, in this subliminal carousel of images and influences, is Nora, walking, passionate letters and the European continent. So, imagine my surprise when dancing – dancing! – entered the mix.
Verano del 69 – A Novel
Our novel, Verano del 69, takes a look at a little-known but amazing episode in Madrid’s history involving Seamus Heaney.
Fadó, Fadó: A Celebration of Irishness
We have brought together the best of Irish and Spanish culture, with a mix if India, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lock-down variety show.
Irish Slice of Madrid 