isacs Members Pay Review 2025

Brendan learned to juggle almost twenty years ago while completing a B.A. in English Literature in NUI, Galway. He has been a part of the Irish juggling and circus scene ever since.

During his studies he also developed an interest in computer programming, which led to an M.Sc. in Software Design and Development, which led to a twelve-year career working in software for agencies, startups, and multinational corporations, in Galway, Dublin, and Wexford.

In 2022, Brendan left the software world to focus on writing and juggling. He didn’t choose the freelance life – but he had nothing else booked on those dates. He has since performed and taught juggling for festivals, schools, community groups, and audiences of all kinds all over Ireland.

He’s received supports from the Arts Council of Ireland, the John Hewitt Society, ArtLinks and Wexford Arts Office. He is on the Artist in the Community programme for county Wexford, and is a member of the artists & community workers advisory group for Creative Places Enniscorthy.

He lives in Enniscorthy with his wife, daughter, and dog.