Post Tagged with: "National Circus Festival of Ireland"

Fun during the Circus Parade in the town centre on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Road Closures In Town For Circus Parade Events

November 3, 2023 at 11:35 am Comments are Disabled

THE National Circus of Ireland is taking place in town with the first of two parades this weekend taking place this evening. There’s a parade taking place from 6.30pm moving up Denny Street where there will be a fireworks display at 7.15pm. As a result there will be temporary road […]

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National Circus Festival Of Ireland Gets Underway Today In Tralee

National Circus Festival Of Ireland Gets Underway Today In Tralee

November 2, 2023 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

TODAY sees the beginning of the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) in Tralee running until Sunday, November 5th. There’s a jam-packed four days ahead filled with amazing homegrown and international talent and entertainment for all ages. Expect world and Irish show premieres, professional masterclasses, workshops for kids and the […]

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Fun For All The Family As Circus Festival Returns To Tralee

Fun For All The Family As Circus Festival Returns To Tralee

October 17, 2023 at 2:20 pm Comments are Disabled

THE colour and flair of the circus comes to town next month as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) takes up residency in Tralee once again from November 2nd to 5th. It promises a jam-packed weekend filled with amazing homegrown and international talent and entertainment for all ages. Expect […]

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Fireworks And Parade On Denny Street During National Circus Festival Of Ireland

Fireworks And Parade On Denny Street During National Circus Festival Of Ireland

October 11, 2023 at 3:10 pm Comments are Disabled

AFTER the huge success of last year’s event, the National Circus Festival of Ireland with support from Kerry County Council, Creative Ireland, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Tralee Vintners will light up the night skies with a free fireworks show and parade fun between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on Friday, November 3. The Tralee […]

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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean

Circus Festival Fun Returns To Tralee This Week

November 2, 2022 at 9:32 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE will once again come alive with a kaleidoscope of colour as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) comes to town from Thursday to Sunday this week. Celebrating its 21st birthday this year, NCFI has 75 events from professional masterclasses to workshops for kids, shows in the Festival Big […]

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The National Circus Festival Of Ireland parade through the streets of Tralee on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Circus Festival Fun Returns To Tralee This November

October 5, 2022 at 11:52 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE will once again come alive with a kaleidoscope of colour as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) comes to town from Thursday, November 3rd to Saturday, November 6th. Celebrating its 21st birthday this year, NCFI has 75 events from professional masterclasses to workshops for kids, shows in the […]

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The National Circus Festival Of Ireland parade through the streets of Tralee on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Circus Festival Ends With Parade Through Town

November 8, 2021 at 10:56 am Comments are Disabled

A WEEKEND of events from the National Circus Festival of Ireland came to a close on Sunday with a parade through the streets of Tralee. Sunday shopping in town was interrupted by a sea of colour and waves of noise as the performers came up Castle Street and down Denny […]

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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Colourful Conclusion To The Circus Festival In Town

November 18, 2019 at 4:09 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was a cold Sunday afternoon in town but a colourful one as the National Circus Festival of Ireland came to a close with the annual parade. Performers and people who took part in the many workshops took part in the parade through the town centre and to the Square […]

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The National Circus Festival Has Begun In Tralee

The National Circus Festival Has Begun In Tralee

November 14, 2019 at 1:50 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S that time of the year again when performers from all over the country and beyond come to  Tralee for the annual National Circus Festival of Ireland. It kicks off today, continuing until Sunday and will see shows, workshops, street entertainment, parades and more over the next few days. Organised […]

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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Circus Festival Closes With Parade Through Town

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Circus Festival Closes With Parade Through Town

November 12, 2018 at 1:05 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S been another colourful weekend in Tralee as the National Circus Festival of Ireland was again held in the town. There were workshops, shows and public performances from Thursday to Sunday and the fun ended with the annual parade through town yesterday afternoon, followed by a stunning performance from Síolta in […]

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A performer in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Circus Festival Has Come To Town And There’s Loads To See And Do

November 8, 2018 at 4:31 pm Comments are Disabled

PERFORMERS from all over the country and beyond are in Tralee this week as the annual National Circus Festival of Ireland kicked off today. The festival, which continues until Sunday, will see shows, workshops, street entertainment, parades and more over the next few days. Organised by Tralee man Con Horgan, […]

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PHOTOS: Circus Parade Brings Colour To Sunny Town Centre

PHOTOS: Circus Parade Brings Colour To Sunny Town Centre

November 13, 2017 at 3:56 pm Comments are Disabled

SUNDAY afternoon was brightened up for shoppers in the town centre when performers from the National Circus of Ireland festival paraded through Tralee. It was a cold but sunny afternoon and while the parade was a very brief affair it was enjoyed by people who were gathered around the Mall […]

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PHOTOS: Circus Siamsa Thrills Audiences

PHOTOS: Circus Siamsa Thrills Audiences

November 12, 2017 at 12:15 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE were big crowds in Siamsa Tíre on Saturday for two shows which formed the highlight of the performances during the National Circus of Ireland Festival taking place in Tralee over the past four days. The family-friendly variety show, ‘Circus Siamsa’ was another huge success with two shows at 2pm […]

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PHOTOS: Circus Festival “Most Successful Yet” Says Organiser

PHOTOS: Circus Festival “Most Successful Yet” Says Organiser

November 14, 2016 at 2:04 pm Comments are Disabled

THE National Circus of Ireland Festival came to an end on Sunday afternoon with a colourful parade through the town centre. Shoppers were greeted with the sight of Con Horgan of the Fanzini Brothers leading the way with the Samba Cuisle Band, stilt-walkers and other entertainers brightening up Sunday afternoon in Tralee. […]

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Leanne Lyons, Evangeline O'Neill and Cecelia Lyons at the Circus Siamsa Variety Show at Siamsa Tíre on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Circus Festival Brightens Up Weekend Around Tralee

November 13, 2016 at 12:49 pm Comments are Disabled

THE National Circus Festival of Ireland is provided some great entertainment over the weekend with acts performing in all corners of the town.   A cutting edge contemporary circus show, held at 2pm and 5.30pm on Saturday, November 12 in Siamsa Tíre Theatre was one of the highlights where top acts […]

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Circus Festival In Full Swing Around Town

Circus Festival In Full Swing Around Town

November 12, 2016 at 9:35 am Comments are Disabled

IF you’ve been around town for the past couple of days you may have noticed there’s a circus festival going on. Well it’s in full swing at the moment and there’s loads to see and do between Saturday and Sunday. Today sees numerous events in town with children’s workshops at […]

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Con Horgan of the Fanzini Brothers at the parade on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Great Line-Up For Circus Festival To Brighten Up November

November 1, 2016 at 11:24 am Comments are Disabled

THE madness of Halloween may be over for another year, but there will be plenty painted faces around Tralee in less than two weeks time when the National Circus Festival of Ireland comes to town. The 15th annual festival will get underway in Tralee from Thursday, November 10 to Sunday, November 13. At […]

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Circus Festival To Provide Top Entertainment In Tralee Next Month

Circus Festival To Provide Top Entertainment In Tralee Next Month

October 10, 2016 at 9:51 am Comments are Disabled

THE 15th annual National Circus Festival will get underway in Tralee from Thursday to Sunday, November 10-13. The cream of Irish and international contemporary circus entertainers – such as Silver Lining and Jackson Lane who will present the Irish premiere of Throwback, a fast-paced, feel-good explosion of physical skill and fun – will come to Tralee […]

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Con Horgan of the Fanzini Brothers with Kevin and Aaron Horgan from Ballyheigue during the parade on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Successful Circus Festival Comes To A Close With Parade

November 16, 2015 at 9:41 am Comments are Disabled

THE National Circus Of Ireland Festival came to a close with a parade through town on Sunday afternoon. Over the past four days, performers from all over the country have been entertaining  people in workshops, on the streets and in performances around the town in a festival which is gaining […]

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PHOTOS: Crowds Roll Up For Circus Festival Attractions

PHOTOS: Crowds Roll Up For Circus Festival Attractions

November 15, 2015 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

WELL the Circus Festival has certainly brightened up a crap weekend weatherwise! All through the past few days, performers have been providing street entertainment and workshops all over town and Saturday’s show in Siamsa was an amazing collage of talent from the many talented people who’ve come to the town for […]

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Circus Festival Perfomers Are A Load Of Balls In The Square

Circus Festival Perfomers Are A Load Of Balls In The Square

November 13, 2015 at 12:24 pm Comments are Disabled

IF you were down in the Square yesterday, or earlier today, you may have noticed some strange goings on. It’s all part of the National Circus of Ireland Festival which is taking place in the town this weekend. The performers are going on daily lunchtime walkabouts in-between all the workshops […]

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The Circus Festival Is Coming To Town Next Month

The Circus Festival Is Coming To Town Next Month

October 29, 2014 at 9:20 am Comments are Disabled

  FROM its humble beginnings as a juggling convention 12 years ago, The National Circus festival is now Ireland’s largest annual circus festival and takes place in Tralee from November 13 – 16. Details of this year’s line-up have just been announced and families from all over the country will […]

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