Cork’s Funky Leprechaun: 'If I go to jail it will surely make world news'

Despite criticism from local businesses, street entertainer says he would go to jail if necessary after falling foul of busking bylaws

Gerry Barry, right, has been the Funky Leprechaun since 2018. His nephew Damien joined the act after people on St Patrick's Street enjoyed their spontaneous dance off in 2021. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Despite coming under pressure from businesses and local authorities, Cork’s dancing leprechaun says he will stop at nothing, including jail, to save his street act.

Gerry Barry has taken to St Patrick’s Street to busk with his nephew, Damian Barry, for the first time since their appearance at Cork District Court, saying he will continue to bring joy to visitors and locals on the city’s main thoroughfare.