About the Opportunity
Clare Tourism Development, under the authority of Clare County Council, invites expressions of interest to provide family entertainment at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen Castle & Crannóg for the remainder of 2026. These sites welcome large numbers of both national and international visitors each year and are seeking entertainment of varying lengths and formats, including but not limited to:
- Circus skills
- Juggling
- Stilt walking
- Street theatre shows
- Escapology and contortion
- Unicycling
- Puppeteering
- Magicians
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- Acrobatics
- Character work
- Storytelling
- Seanchaí storytelling
Requirements:
- Proven experience in the family/kids’ entertainment sector
- Ability to deliver outstanding experiences
- Own staff and equipment
How to express your interest :
Please provide the following details in your expression of interest:
- Your organisation, name/group name and contact details.
- A brief background of your experience performing
- Links to videos, recordings, or testimonials of past performance (if available).
- Availability for 2026 and a particular preference for events.
- Fee structure and/or rates per performance
Expressions can be submitted to: [email protected]
The successful candidates will form part of a performance panel that Clare Tourism Development can call upon for the events throughout the year.
Deadline for submission: 5pm on Friday, 13 March 2026