Circus performers from across the world entertain on the streets of Temple Bar in Dublin.
The Temple Bar Circus Festival features over 50 internaional acts performing in public for free. The Von Trolley Quartet from Australia are just one of those taking part.
Events include interactive performances, street and aerial acts, as well as workshops. Lorraine Maye, Temple Bar Circus Festival programmer, outlines some of the events taking place for families and people of all ages.
There is such a great range of circus skills that don't need to be under a big circus top.
The Temple Bar Circus Festival is just one event happening in Dublin throughout the year designed to get people out on the streets.
Tom Coffey, Dublin City Business Association, outlines some of the economic benefits such events bring to the city.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 9 July 2009. The reporter is Sinéad Crowley.
