The Rock and Roll Troubles Circus

Life before Harping..... The Birth of Belfast Community Circus............

The last day I saw Mike Maloney, he walked up to me outside circus school

He had a big smile.

He always had a big smile.

Except in circus photos. In circus photos, he would pose his serious circus face.

How did you find us? he said in his strong Aussie accent.

"I don't know"

That was the last time we ever spoke

A few days later

He was gone................

It was true

I can't remember the first time I met Mike and Donal.

With their stylish hats and long leather coats. Iconic leaders of our circus.

Rumour had it, that they came in to do a circus workshop for the kids affected by the troubles

(apparently, that was us)

But all I can remember was life before the circus

and life after.

Life with the circus was colourful and exciting.