Fossett’s call in lawyers over circus turf row

Ireland’s national circus has threatened legal action against a rival group after gardaí were called to a tents standoff in Cork.

Fossett’s Circus last night confirmed it had consulted its legal team after a turf war erupted with Courtney’s Circus over a traditional circus pitch in Ballincollig, on the western outskirts of the city.

Fossett’s withdrew several vehicles from the site opposite the White Horse pub in the early hours of Tuesday after Courtney’s arrived at the site, and its workers dismantled a fence to gain access.