One of the country's top circus ringmasters and owners has recovered after a month-long battle with Covid-19. Tom Duffy, who runs Duffy’s Circus and who recently turned 91, had a slight infection and was tested for the virus as precaution but was found to have it.
The circus, which dates back to 1870 and has one of the oldest big tops in the world, was set to open in Galway in March, but was put on hold due to the pandemic.
Usually at this time of year, the circus is doing its rounds across Ireland. Over the years, they have perhaps raised their big top in every county in Ireland, usually performing at about 80 venues each season.