VIDEO: The circus comes to Santry in the 1960s

THIS video captures the great excitement when the legendary Fossett’s Circus came to Santry Stadium in the late 1960s.

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Shot by firefighter and historian Leslie Crowe, founder of the Lorcan Film Unit, it provides a fascinating snapshot of what life was like in Santry back then.

We all remember a time when the arrival of the circus was one of the highlights of the year. This video serves as a reminder of those more innocent days.

Do you recognise any of the faces in this short clip?