New site confirmed for circus in Mayo county town

THE circus returns to Castlebar next week and it be taking place at the military barracks.

Circus Gerbola has advertised the new site on its social media following talks with the municipal district to move it from a location in Milebush.

The new confirmed site at the military barracks has been welcomed by Councillor Ger Deere who previously called into question the suitability of the Milebush site.

He thanked municipal district head David Mellett for his work in seeking an alternative location.

Posters for the circus went up at the weekend. It will be taking place from March 11 to 17.

Councillor Deere has been highlighting the need for an alternative, safe site in Castlebar to keep the long-standing tradition of the circus and carnivals in town alive.

He welcomed the confirmation of the event going ahead at the military barracks, saying it is 'a great location'.