Are Circuses Dying Out?

With traditional circuses facing growing challenges, from changing public attitudes to rising costs and increased regulation, many are asking whether the circus is becoming a thing of the past. Despite the significant challenges facing the industry, he argues that Clare audiences have a genuine appetite for the arts and that the magic of a live circus performance continues to bring people together. As Circus Gerbola brings its 2026 show to Ennis, Clare, from 25th to 30th August, General Manager David Fitzgerald believes the show will go on. Image (c) Clare FM.