PHOTOS: Circus Festival Provides A Boost For Town Once Again

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Circus 3CIRCUS performers from all over flocked to Tralee last weekend as part of the annual National Circus Fesitval, which is held exclusively in town.

The festival took place in numerous venues around the town, offering both indoor and outdoor entertainment. At a time of year when the county is in a lull before the Christmas madness, the Festival adds some much needed colour and excitement to Tralee.

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The woeful weather didn’t deter circus fans from viewing shows in The Square, but there was plenty of opportunity to keep warm and watch acts from the safety of Siamese Tire theater.

The festival took place over four days. Along with scheduled shows, there were also workshops for kids and a circus convention.

The event which began as a humble juggling festival 12 years ago provides a massive shot in the arm for businesses in the town at a difficult time of year.

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At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Jasmine, Audrey and Cameron Reidy Hoolahan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Jasmine, Audrey and Cameron Reidy Hoolahan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Shannon and Sean Lenihan, Josh Spillane. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Shannon and Sean Lenihan, Josh Spillane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

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A circus performer takes part in a free show in the Square last week.

 

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A circus performer takes part in a free show in the Square last week.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Keira McKenna, Taylor Rodgers, Paula Clifford and Blathnaid McCarthy. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Keira McKenna, Taylor Rodgers, Paula Clifford and Blathnaid McCarthy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left, front: Tadgh Carmody, Conor Kirby, Cian O'Neil and Jack Trant. Back: Fiona Ladden. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left, front: Tadhg Carmody, Conor Kirby, Cian O’Neill and Jack Trant. Back: Fiona Ladden. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

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A circus performer takes part in a free show in the Square last week.

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A show taking place in Siamsa Tire as part of the National Circus Festival.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Ruadhan and Micheal O'Coileáin. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Ruadhan and Micheál O’Coileáin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left, in front: Ruadhan, Siun anc Liadain Clifford and Allie O'Donoghue. Back. Conal Clifford, Oran O'Donoghue, Fiona Friel and Elaine Clifford. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left, in front: Ruadhan, Siun and Liadain Clifford and Allie O’Donoghue. Back. Conal Clifford, Oran O’Donoghue, Fiona Friel and Elaine Clifford. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Eugene Trainer, Neil Dennehy and Bobby Buttimer. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Eugene Trainer, Neil Dennehy and Bobby Buttimer. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamese Tire were, from left: Archie Galway, Louie Byrne, Oran Moynihan and Harry Emerson. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

At the circus performance in Siamsa Tire on Saturday were, from left: Archie Galwey, Louie Byrne, Oran Moynihan and Harry Emerson. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

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