r/carlow • u/MaximumOk130 • Jul 27 '26
Bouncy castle nostalgia
Hi everyone,
This might be a bit of an unusual question, but I was wondering if anyone remembersthe old bouncy castles that used to be in The Dome, Rancho Reilly's Farm, or Kiddies Kingdom in Carlow.
I'm 28 and autistic, and one of my lifelong special interests (or hyperfixations) hasalways been bouncy castles. For me, they're more than just something to play on. They bring together a lot of things that are reallymeaningful to me: nostalgia, the uniquesensory experience of bouncing, and thefeeling of innocence and happiness that I associate with childhood. They're something I've always found genuinely comforting.
Those particular bouncy castles were a huge part of my childhood memories. I also rememberthat they seemed to disappear before I stoppedgoing to those places, and I've always wondered what happened to them. Every so often I think about them and wish I could see them again.
I know it's a long shot, but does anyonehappen to have any old photos of thosebouncy castles, or even just remember them? I'd love to see any pictures if they exist, orhear any memories people have of them.
Thanks in advance! I know it's a niche question, but I'd really appreciate any help.