Barry’s Amusement Complex is set to reopen this Easter after being purchased by new owners.
The Curry family who run the Curry’s Fun Park, at Salthill Co Galway, have taken a long-term lease of the property, which is to be renamed the Curry’s Fun Park Portrush.
The popular Portrush attraction was first opened in 1926 by the Trufelli family and welcomes many generations through its doors.
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Located along the pier at Portrush, Barry’s was widely recognized as Northern Ireland’s largest and longest running amusement park.
Last September, the family confirmed that Barry’s property had been sold and that the store would close.
The complex was marketed ‘To Let’ by Osborne King and McKibbin Commercial, and received significant interest from a number of owners in the leisure sector.
Owen Curry of Currys Fun Park commented: “We are pleased to have secured such a prominent trading post, which is very important for Portrush and the wide North Coast area.
“As a family that is synonymous with the leisure industry, we can appreciate what the Trufelli family has brought to Portrush over the decades.
“We look forward to building on that great foundation – Portrush is an iconic destination in Northern Ireland for locals and visitors alike.
“We are very excited about the prospect of running this legendary amusement park and we are excited to get started.
“It is important to note the incredible contribution that the Trufelli family has made not only to the city of Portrush, but to many people their vacations and memories over nearly 100 years.”
Richard McCaig of Joint Agent Osborne King added: “We are delighted to have secured a long-term tenant who will continue to offer fun and entertainment in Portrush. We believe this is a very positive outcome and we look forward to opening and trading the site . “
Ryan McKenna of co-agent McKibbin Commercial said: “We are pleased to be both involved in the acquisition and in securing a new tenant for this iconic entertainment complex.
“The property has provided so many memories for so many people and it is great to have an owner who will pass on this legacy.”
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