The Barry's Amusements site in Portrush has been sold to property developer Michael Herbert, BBC News NI understands. "As a family, we understand what a special place Barry's held in many peoples' hearts for almost a century," they said. Playing next. Barry's Amusements in Portrush has entertained generations of families. The. The Curry family, who operate . SDLP MLA Cara Hunter, who is from Portrush, said she wanted to meet the new owner to discuss concerns that some residents had about the potential development. The owners of Barry's Amusements in Portrush have said they are now selling the site as a development opportunity, as well as a going concern. 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"While any investment in the area will have benefits, I understand Barry's is a place held dear in the hearts of many in the north coast and across the entire north," she said. 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Annex 45 - Craigavon Borough Council. 0:26. 1:30. ", Read more: Popular Co Down newsagents looks back on 120 years in the business, Read more: Adelaide Street revitalisation scheme promoting "greener, more accessible" space. "We hope you cherish your memories as much as we do.". The family announced in November 2019 that it was to be sold as a going concern, but have now said it is to be re-marketed. Barry's Portrush has been saved from closure. Annex 48 - Training & Employment Agency (T&EA) Annex 49 - Industrial Development Board (IDB) Annex 50 - Further submission from the Industrial Development Board (IDB) The popular Portrush attraction was first opened in 1926 by the Trufelli family and welcomed many generations through its doors. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you are reading this page on the BBC News app, you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question on this topic. The BBC reported last month that the site had been sold to property developer Michael Herbert - one of the north's richest businessmen. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? The Trufelli family said the 11 full-time staff had been informed and would be kept in employment throughout the sale process. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? J Brian Waddell - Managing Director: Jon-Barrie Waddell - Head of Development: Irene Boyd - Company Secretary: Mark McMaster - Facilities Manager: Richard Williams - Executive Producer: Gillian Hamill - Production Manager: Jane Coyle - Drama + Film Development/Press, PR A trip to Barry's has been a rite of passage for families visiting Northern Ireland's north coast for almost a century. The prime spot on Eglinton Street, overlooking Portrush's West Strand beach, is expected to be used for housing. #SaveBarry's Barry's Amusements in Portrush is up for sale. ", US President Joe Biden set to visit Northern Ireland next month, The trip is expected to take place towards the end of April, Met Office confirm snow is expected in NI, Cold air is set to move in across the region. The amusement park has been an iconic feature of the North Coast since it first opened in 1926. The company had invested in the train station and a hotel and felt an entertainment venue was needed. The new owner of the former Barry's Amusements park sold his KFC restaurant network for more than 40m, significantly boosting profits at a holding company he is linked to, newly released accounts reveal. Barry's has been of the north's most popular tourist attractions for generations and was extremely popular with day trippers from Londonderry and across the north west. The reported sale of Barry's Amusements for an undisclosed sum means it is likely the site at Eglinton Street, overlooking Portrush's West Strand beach, will be developed for housing. Their decision sparked a public outcry with people campaigning to keep the amusements open. Service was good and bartender was great." Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023 It is believed to be Ireland's longest running amusement park and stayed open every summer throughout Northern Ireland's Troubles. Located along the pier in Portrush, Barrys was widely recognised as Northern Irelands largest and longest running amusement park. The Trufelli family said the 11 full-time. Read about our approach to external linking. Read more: Portrush to get new recreation grounds after closure of Barry's Amusements. Northern Ireland jeweller takes inspiration from the farm for her stunning creations. In 2019 it was reported the 2.23 acre site was to be. Sara Girvin, BBC News NI North East reporter. Ask the dentist: Why can some people not cope with the word 'fat'? Portrush Atlantic Hotel 0.3 mi from Barry's Amusements Fully refundable Reserve now, pay when you stay $69 per night Mar 20 - Mar 21 4.1/5 Very Good! They continued to tour Ireland together and in 1926 were invited by the Railway Company to set up a permanent site in Portrush. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It was being marketed as a development opportunity so is highly likely to be used for housing. The entrance to Curry's Fun Park is situated across the road from Kiddieland Portrush. Barry's has been of the north's most popular tourist attractions for generations and was extremely popular with day trippers from Derry and across the north west. The Barry's Amusements site in Portrush has been sold, the Trufelli family have confirmed, and the business will be closed. 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Formally known as Barry's Amusements, the new spot in Portrush opened. Barry's Amusements may be sold as development site, Barry's Amusements in Portrush to be sold, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. A much-loved family destination since it opened in 1926, the. What's the least exercise we can get away with? However, it was remarketed as a development opportunity in May 2021. "As a family, we understand what a special place Barrys held in many peoples hearts for almost a century. "The immediate vicinity comprises a healthy mix of residential, commercial, retail, leisure and food and beverage uses. Only 11 people are employed at the site full-time, but in the busy summer season as many as 250 seasonal employees are taken on every year to keep the dodgems and Ferris wheel turning. 30. Mr Herbert, who is understood to have bought the site, is one of Northern Ireland's richest people. The Trufelli family, who have owned the Portrush business since it opened in 1926, thanked their employees "for their patience and understanding" during the sale. Barry's Complex in Portrush has been saved from closure and will reopen at Easter. 2023 BBC. It was being marketed as a development opportunity so is highly likely to be used for housing. Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, Holding on tight on the Big Dipper at Barry's Amusements in Portrush several years ago. In February of last year Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council voted not to issue a Building Preservation Notice on the Barry's complex site. 2023 BBC. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. However, opening hours appear to be limited so be sure to check their Facebook . Barry's Amusements in Portrush may be sold as development site 7 May 2021 PAcemaker Barry's has been run by the Trufelli family since it opened in 1926 The owners of Barry's Amusements in. We should only issue preservation notices to iconic buildings, like the town hall for example, that have merit. "As a family, we understand what a special place Barrys held in many peoples hearts for almost a century. Announcing their lease, Owen Curry said: "We are delighted to have secured such a prominent trading location that is very important to Portrush and the wider North Coast area. "As a family that is synonymous with the leisure industry, we can appreciate what the Trufelli family brought to Portrush over the decades. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Trufelli family, who have owned the venue on the north coast since it opened in 1926, thanked their "loyal" employees. Multi-millionaire Mr Herbert is one of the north's richest individuals, who in 2020 sold his network of 146 KFC fast food outlets to UK firm EG Group. They hope the charm of the seaside amusement park will live on for future generations - and that Barry's will continue to help create fond family memories. Browse more videos. The Trufelli family said the 11 full-time. The average price per square meter is $1,413/sqft. The top company in the Herberts' group turned over 183m in 2018, delivering a pre-tax profit of almost 10m. The Trufelli family, who opened Barry's in 1926 with just one carousel, is selling it as a going concern. Located along the pier in Portrush, Barry's was widely recognised as Northern Ireland's largest and longest running amusement park. The Curry family, who operate Curry's Fun Park at Salthill in Co Galway | 19 comments on LinkedIn Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BARRY'S Amusements in Co Antrim will close after its site was sold, its former owners have confirmed. "As family operators, we feel we can no longer give the considerable commitment required to effectively manage the business," they said. ", US President Joe Biden set to visit Northern Ireland next month, The trip is expected to take place towards the end of April, Met Office confirm snow is expected in NI, Cold air is set to move in across the region. Review of Barry's Amusements Reviewed 10 September 2013 "We hope you cherish your memories as much as we do.". sold to property developer Michael Herbert. But last month the BBC reported that the site has been sold been sold to Michael Herbert after attracting interest from a number of developers. 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Find other attractions similar to Barrys Amusements by visiting our attraction tickets section. The Trufelli family, which owned the venue since it opened in 1926, had originally hoped it would be sold as a going concern. Barry's was put up for sale in November 2019 by owners the Trufelli family, who had initially hoped it would be sold as a going concern, with a future owner keeping the 2.23 acre site open for visitors. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. BARRY'S Amusements Portrush Fair-ride token / Coin Big Wheel Souvenir . Ad posted 10 days ago Save this ad 2 images; Teddy . 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From rides on the ghost train, big dipper and bumper cars we have all got childhood memories of trips to Barry's and we want it continue to do so for ma What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. ", Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox. What is the average price for a luxury home in Paris, France? Download Barrys Portrush stock photos. Entertaining children and adults alike, Barry's has offered everything from high-octane thrills to a gentle spin on the teacups, as well as welcome shelter from those all-too-frequent rainy Portrush days. The Trufelli family, who opened Barry's in 1926 with just one carousel, is selling it as a going concern. Jason Johnson; Published: 14:07, 7 May 2021; Updated: 14:53, 7 May 2021; Jake O'Kane: Is the DUP really going to sink the Assembly and reject the Windsor Framework? Barry's is believed to be Ireland's longest running amusement park, owned by the Trufelli family since it first opened. Barry's Amusements was an amusement park in Portrush in Northern Ireland. A much-loved family destination since it opened in 1926, the site in Portrush town centre is understood to have been sold for a sum above the 2.75 million asking price. Video, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. They continued to tour Ireland together before, in 1926, they were invited by the Railway Company to set up a permanent site in Portrush. It was first put up for sale in November 2019, but in May they advertised the 2.23-acre site as a development opportunity with an asking price of 2.75m. Barry's was put up for sale in November 2019 by owners the Trufelli family, who had initially hoped it would be sold as a going concern, with a future owner keeping the 2.23 acre site open for visitors. 5,171 were here. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Barry's Amusements in Portrush is to be sold as a going concern, its owners have announced. An advertisement on the Osborne King website states: "The site sits in a highly prominent sea-edge location, between the newly renovated Portrush Train Station and Portrush Beach. Last year, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council voted not to issue a Building Preservation Notice for Barry's, with UUP councillor Joan Baird saying: "The Barry's site is not of any architectural significance or heritage. Owners confirm sale of Barry's Amusements The iconic North Coast venue had been operated by the Trufelli family since opening in 1926, but it closed after they sold it last year. In a statement, the family said . In a statement released today, Barry's former owners, the Trufelli family, confirmed the sale. Barry's Amusements has been a fixture of the north coast for 93 years, The Trufelli family said they want to "pass on the baton to someone who will ensure generations can still enjoy the fun", The Big Dipper is Barry's most famous ride, From high-octane thrills to a gentle spin on the teacups, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Free or royalty-free photos and images. The site was put on the market in November 2019, and was remarketed as a development opportunity in May 2021. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, 00:01:59Curtain expected to fall on Barry's Amusements, 'I found the love of my life at Barry's Amusements', Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. A much-loved family destination since it opened in 1926, the site in Portrush town centre is understood to have been sold for a sum above the 2.75 million asking price. File picture by Margaret McLaughlin, UVF victim's daughter 'deeply hurt' after legal challenge over killer's early release licence rejected, Police given more time to question two men over detectives shooting in Omagh, Five held after discovery of sophisticated cannabis farm, Holy oil to be used to anoint King during Coronation is vegan friendly. Browse more videos. Sara Girvin, BBC News NI North East reporter. Sort Questions FAQ & Additional Information Is there parking? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Barry's first opened in Portrush in 1926, after members of two circus families - Evelyn Chipperfield and Francesco Trufelli - met in Ireland and later married. After a run of almost 100 years, the Trufelli family closed the business in 2019 and in 2022 the business was purchased by a Galway-based amusements company, Curry's - and opened at Easter so it's all there still to enjoy.