Stay tuned for information about the 2018 festival!
National Circus Festival Ireland – 9–12th November 2017
“It’s circus Jim, but not as we know it!”
Run away with the circus for a weekend with us and be part of one of the most exciting festivals in Ireland. See eye-popping international shows, be sore from laughing at the absurd, and in awe of feats of incredible circus skills. Headlining the festival at Friday Night’s show is Svalbard Company from Sweden. At the heart of the festival is Circus Siamsa, a variety show, held each year in Siamsa Tíre theatre. This year, as every year, an entirely new show has been created by Fanzini Productions, bringing the stars of contemporary circus, street and variety performance to the stage in Siamsa. Handpicked acts from UK, Germany, Catalunya, Brazil, Spain and Galway will come for one day to thrill, delight and amaze the lucky audiences who are there to witness this unique spectacle! Don’t miss the children’s workshops at The Grand Hotel on Saturday and Sunday. “It’s circus Jim but not as we know it.”
More events & acts to be announced!
Fanzini Productions
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How to Get to Tralee
BY TRAIN
Trains run frequently between Dublin and Tralee, and also Cork to Tralee and Limerick to Tralee. For full details of train times and services visit www.irishrail.ie
Tralee Rail Station +353 (0)66 712 3522
Dublin Rail Station: +353 (0)1 836 6222
Cork Rail Station: +353 (0)21 506 766
BY BUS
Bus services run frequently between Tralee and most major cities. For a full list of services and bus timetables, visit the Bus Éireann website at www.buseireann.ie
Tralee Bus Station: +353 (0)66 712 3566
Dublin Bus Station: +353 (0)1 836 6111
Cork Bus Station: +353 (0)21 508 188
BY AIR
Kerry International Airport is situated at Farranfore (between Tralee and Killarney) and the journey time from the airport to Tralee is around 20 minutes. The airport handles direct flights from Dublin, London and Germany. Alternatively, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport are both approximately a 2 hour drive from Tralee, and both have bus services direct to Tralee.
Kerry International Airport: +353 (0)66 976 4350 www.kerryairport.ie
Dublin International Airport: +353 (0)1 814 1111 www.dublinairport.com
Cork International Airport: +353 (0)21 431 3131 www.corkairport.com
Shannon International Airport: +353 (0)61 712 0000 www.shannonairport.com
BY ROAD
From Shannon Airport Take the N18 from Shannon Airport heading towards Limerick City (approx 25 minutes), on the approach to Limerick follow signs for a ring road stating Cork/Tralee/Killarney – N20 and N21. This will lead you to a motor way. Once on the motor way follow the sign for Tralee/Killarney N21.The N21 will take you through the following towns Adare, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale and Castleisland. At Castleisland stay on the N21 to Tralee. This journey will take approx 1 hour 50 mins.
From Limerick City In Limerick City take the N20 Cork which connects onto the N21. The N21 will take you through the following towns Adare, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale and Castleisland. At Castleisland stay on the N21 to Tralee.
From Cork Airport Take the N71 from the Airport. At the Kinsale Roundabout follow directions for theN22 travelling through Macroom, Ballyvourney, Killarney and Farranfore. Join the N21 to Tralee.
From Dublin Take the N7 Limerick City. Take the bypass the N20 (Cork & Tralee) , which connects onto the N21 (Tralee/Killarney). The N21 will take you through the following towns Adare, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale, Castleisland. At Castleisland stay on the N21 to Tralee.
BY BIKE
Con will give a hug to everyone that cycles to Tralee for the festival!