A TROUBLESOME bouncy castle didn't deflate the fun at Howley Carnival.

The bouncy castle deflated while final preparations were under way at Howley Park on the morning of the 27th carnival.

But thankfully the giant inflatable was back to its bouncing best before the fun started.

Luckily the day could go ahead as planned at Howley Park, with the rain holding off for the day. But St Elphin's Community Centre had been on standby in case the weather took a turn for the worst.