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Clowning around: Ireland’s first circus as Gaeilge is aiming for a national tour

With Ireland’s first Irish language circus, Sorcas le Croí, Jane Murray aims to bring the fun back to Irish and highlight the important role it holds within our culture

Jane Murray and Sorcas le Croí. ‘I am bringing Irish traditions and arts into a wonderful eclectic fusion. It’s a beautiful thing worth celebrating.’ Picture: Michael Dillon

Like many people, when Jane Murray was a child she had dreams of joining a circus. Her imagination was fuelled by storybooks detailing the atmosphere, excitement and thrill of putting on this most diverse of live shows.

Fast forward a few decades, and Murray has finally made her dreams come true. Not only does she entertain hordes of avid circus lovers, she has also combined the drama with her other big passion – the Irish ...