Dublin hosts the first Street Performance World Championship is held in Merrion Square.

Dublin hosts the first ever Street Performance World Championship in which ten finalists from across the globe entertained thousands of people in Merrion Square in the hope of being crowned world champion.

The key objective of the weekend’s display is to convince people of the importance of encouraging such talent.

Thrilling, exciting and not one for the faint hearted.

Kate Egan speaks to event organiser Mark Duckenfield.

An RTÉ News reports on 5 August 2006. The reporter is Kate Egan.

Street Performers (2006)