Emerald Park has announced the details of two new roller coasters which will open to the public next year as part of a €22 million investment.
The park has also revealed that a new zone is being developed for the attraction, which will be called Tír na nÓg – a name inspired by Irish mythology.
Revealing the roller coasters
Both new roller coasters have been developed and engineered by Vekoma Rides, one of the largest roller coaster manufacturers in the world.
The designs have been revealed with a detailed 3D model by M.A.D Models at Scruffy Dog, although the coasters’ names are yet to be announced.
One of the rides will be a Suspended Thrill Coaster. This impressive design will hit top speeds of 90km/h, with a height of 32m, a total track length of 750m, and five inversions including a 360 Zero-G Roll and an Upward Helix.
This will be accompanied by a Family Boomerang, a family-friendly coaster which runs both forwards and backward with top speeds of 60km/h. The 450m track climbs to 25m and features airtime hills, dives and turns.
Tír na nÓg
The new, immersive Tír na nÓg zone will cover 6.5 acres and will include a classic wave swinger attraction, food and beverage, and retail. This area will be designed by Jora Vision with Irish mythology theming throughout.
Charles Coyle, general manager, says: “I am delighted to announce that the new land expansion at Emerald Park will be called ‘Tír na nÓg’, named after the enchanted otherworld of myth and legend.”
“We are hoping to open the area and the two rollercoasters to the public in Spring 2024. This will mark the first fully themed and immersive land at the park and is sure to excite both thrill seekers and family alike.”
Ireland’s Emerald Park reopened on 25 March 2023 for the first time since rebranding and dropping the Tayto Park name. Tayto’s sponsorship ended in 2022.
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