South Dublin County Council has been awarded a judgment of €16, 801 against Fossett Brothers Circus.

It is the fourth time the council has been awarded a judgment against the family-run circus. Last year, the council was awarded judgments totalling more than €60,000 against Fossett’s.

According to the most recent accounts filed, the company behind Fossett’s Circus had a deficit of €186,348 at the end of April 2012, which was an improvement from the €230,579 deficit posted the previous year.

The company had net liabilities of €173,648 at the end of April 2012, with the accounts stating the future viability of the company was dependent on continued support from creditors, shareholders, bankers and the company directors.

The Dublin-based circus, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, is the world’s longest-running and oldest traditional circus.