This article delves into the history of Barry's Amusements, a beloved amusement park in Portrush, Northern Ireland. From its humble beginnings in 1925 to its eventual closure and rebirth as Curry's Fun Park, the story explores the park's origins, popular attractions, and lasting impact on the community.
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In the 1920s, the five Chipperfield sisters and one brother brought their unique blend of plays and musical show to Ireland bringing with them one of the earliest movie projectors and introducing many to their first experience of 'moving pictures'. Together they continued to tour Ireland before, in 1926, being invited by the Railway Company to set up a permanent site in Portrush.
The first ride was a three abreast Gallopers, followed by Swing Boats, a Dodgem Track, Skittles and a Ferris Wheel. The first Dipper was imported from Germany in 1939 and was all made of wood.
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