Marion Fossett funeral details confirmed as tributes pour in for Fossetts Circus legend
Heartfelt tributes have flooded in for Irish circus legend Marion Fossett following her death on Friday aged 71.The renowned ringmistress of the celebrated Fossetts Circus passed away in St. Vincent's Private Hospital, with her family by her side. Her funeral service is scheduled to take place at St Patrick's Church in Esker, Lucan on Tuesday, followed by burial in the adjacent cemetery.One mourner penned: "What a legacy you leave. You brought the gift of happiness to all from the moment you were born."Your exotic beauty graced magazines, and your dulcet tones recordings. Your passport, which was your talent, took you all over the world and on to film, television and radio.", reports the Irish Mirror."We feel warmth and joy when we think of you, which is all the time."Another commented: "She will be remembered always as a National icon, a carrier of culture and tradition, a bringer of joy, a talented singer and entertainer and a guardian of the magic of childhood that can exist in us all no matter the age."While a third remarked: "She was a bright, strong, loving person, so generous with my children all those years ago, she was funny, feisty, and the emptiness of the world without her sparkle will be felt by many."The history of Fossett's Circus extends back more than 135 years when Marion's great-grandfather George Lowe, who was born in Mallow in Co Cork, embarked on a tour across Ireland with his own circus. The internationally renowned circus traces its roots back to the summer of 1888, when he and his company performed at traditional fair greens and market squares.Marion, who made her debut in the circus ring at just 18 months old, upheld a long-standing family legacy when she stepped up to succeed her father Edward as ringmaster, shortly before his passing in 1998.Marion also made her mark in the music world as a member of the girl group Sheeba, alongside Maxi and Frances Campbell. The trio flew the flag for Ireland at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in fifth place with their entry "Horoscopes".Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice
