2009 saw Perks Entertainment Centre, Youghal celebrate 80 years in the family entertainment business with a whole host of events planned throughout the year!

The Perks story is a magical one, steeped in family tradition.  It all began with William and Violet Perks (fondly known as Jumbo & V) and their determination to bring their show all around the country and beyond.

Jumbo came from humble beginnings.  At the age of 11 once the school day was over, the remainder of the day was
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We are going to be in the movies. A new film called ‘My Brothers’ will be part filmed right here at Perks.  Written by William Collins from Kanturk, starring Paul Courtney, Timmy Creed and T.J. Griffin sponsored by the Irish Film Board.  It will be released in Irish cinemas in 2010. RTE will also be showing it on television.

2010 will be Perkies 30th Birthday year.  Happy Birthday Perkie(Thats 21 in Bear Years).Look out for a year long of Special Offers to celebrate. Check out our Special Offers page for more  Great Value & Great Fun.

Perkie appears at Blackpool Shopping Centre on Saturday 22nd of May.  He is looking forward to meeting all his little fans and he may have a few treats in store.!  Below are pictures from Perkies most recent visit to Blackpool. His assistant Clara mans the stand while Perkie takes a well deserved break and he is also pictured with store manager John Hartnett.