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Curry Carnival, Co. Sligo

The Curry Carnival started in 1950 in an effort to raise money for the Church Renovation Fund in the local parish
(as many carnivals did in those days). The village, which lies about midway between Tubbercurry and Charlestown in Co. Mayo
was the typical site for a carnival with a 4,000 sq ft marquee being hired for the duration. Although we can't be 100% sure,
we think the carnival ran more or less continuously until 1973 when we found the last advert and was called the
Curry Big Band Carnival. However, it also appears the carnival was resurrected as a one day event in the
2000's to once again aid with the renovation of the church.

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