Roll up Roll up! It is circus time at Westport House as Fossett’s – Ireland’s National Circus – comes to town.

With a historical association of providing animals to Westport House Zoo in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s , The Fossett Family are delighted to return after such a long absence.

When the Blue & White Big Top bearing their name is erected at Westport House it will be a very proud and special occasion as the internationally renowned circus family are celebrating an unbroken 126 years of entertaining the Irish public.

Each year,  the 126 year old family run circus arrives into town and invites locals and tourists alike to sample its own special kind of magic. Nothing can equal the expression on the faces of mothers, and fathers as they relive their own childhood visit to Fossett’s. Countless generations have brought their sons and daughters, grandchildren and cousins to be thrilled, amazed and entertained under the Fossett Big Top. It is a family tradition that has continued from way back and which shows no sign of going away.

This year, the Fossett family are delighted to present one of their strongest productions in recent years. It has been thrilling audiences all over the country since their 2014 tour began back in March and they are looking forward to welcoming their many fans when they visit Westport House in October.

The 2014 show features jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, ponies, chair balancing and a death defying high wire finale! The audience will also be amazed by an exciting aerial Straps Act all the way from Germany, a contortionist from China, Fire Juggling from Romania, Diabolo presentation from Italy, a high school equestrienne from the UK and of course Fossett’s very own clown, Otto.

This year Otto takes a little break from his usual antics during the show to present a rarely seen circus presentation involving bubbles. He will still, no doubt, be the cause of side splitting laughter and the huge smiles plastered across the faces of everyone leaving the tent at the end of a Fossett performance.

Otto the Clown

They have helped Westport families to forget their troubles for over 125 years and will still be inviting us to join them in their own magical world well into the 21st century.

 An experience not to be missed!

When & Where? 

They are appearing in their trademark Blue & White, fully heated, Big Top in the grounds of Westport House on Wednesday, 1st October at 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd October at 7.30pm and Friday 3rd  October at 4.30pm & 7.30pm. On Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October they will present their show at 2.00pm & 5.00pm.

 Please contact info@westporthouse.ie with any questions or call us on 098 27766.