The Sisters: A young boy and his aunt visit two sisters, who are keeping watch over the body of their brother, a priest.
An Encounter: Two boys skip class and gallivant around Dublin, till a meeting with a strangely lecherous old man frightens the narrator into retreat.
Araby: A bazaar called Araby provides the opportunity for a young boy to purchase a gift for his crush, the sister of a friend. However, he returns empty-handed.
Eveline: The title character has to make a decision: should she elope with her sweetheart to Argentina? At the critical moment, she abandons the plan.
After the Race: A young student tries to keep up with appearances, but foolishly spends all his money at the racetrack.
Two Gallants: Two down-on-their-luck drifters, Corley and Lenehan, plot to swindle a maid who works in a fancy house.
The Boarding House: Mrs. Mooney urges things along towards a marriage proposal when she sees sparks between her daughter, Polly, and one of her tenants.
A Little Cloud: Dinner with an old friend provokes Little Chandler to rethink his own life, including his failed ambitions as a writer and his sparkless marriage.
Counterparts: The frustrated alcoholic Farrington behaves violently in the pub, then goes home and beats his son.
Clay: The hardworking Maria goes to visit Joe and his family. She remembers how she used to take care of Joe when he was little.
A Painful Case: Mr. Duffy has feelings for Miss Sinico, but his prudishness causes him to end the affair. Four years later he learns that she has died and is filled with regret.
Ivy Day in the Commitment Room: Ivy Day celebrates the legacy of the famous Irish nationalist, Charles Parnell. In this story a group of political workers reflect on their work life and Parnell's memory.
A Mother: Mrs. Kearney is an overly ambitious mother who embarrasses herself and her daughter Kathleen during a concert.
Grace: A group of friends hope that religion can help straighten out the bumbling drinker Tom Kernan.
The Dead: Probably the most famous story in 'Dubliners', it follows Gabriel and his wife as they attend a party. Overcome by melancholy, Gabriel reminisces about his life and considers middle age.