Emerald Park announces details of three new rides
Two new rollercoasters and a wave ride for all ages announced
Emerald Park has announced the long-awaited names of its two intertwining rollercoasters, which are part of its new land Tír Na nÓg.
Due to open next month, the intertwining rollercoasters called Na Fianna Force and The Quest, will appear in the new land of Tír na nÓg in Emerald Park, Ashbourne, Co Meath.
The Na Fianna Force rollercoaster reaches heights of 32 metres and has speeds of up to 90km/h. This means it now surpasses the Cú Chulainn coaster as the highest rollercoaster in Ireland.
Intertwined with Na Fianna Force is The Quest, a family boomerang rollercoaster, which will have riders embark on a quest to the mystical land of Tír na nÓg. Soar to the top of a ruined castle tower as you travel at speeds up to 60km/h and heights of 25 metres.
In addition to the two new rides, Tír Na nÓg will be home to a third attraction called The Celtic Dreamer.
Themed after the well-known Irish legend, The Children of Lir, The Celtic Dreamer is an all-time family classic known as a 'wave swinger'.
This 56-seater attraction is a colourful, spinning, flying sensation where young and old can take in the unmatched sight of Tír Na nÓg as they soar to 12 metres and beyond.
With a substantial investment of €22m, the 6.5-acre land is a first for Emerald Park and has never been seen before in Ireland.
New food outlets and retail spaces will also lend to the Irish mythology and fantasy theming across the land.
Engineered and designed by a Dutch manufacturing company, Vekoma, who are a major supplier for The Walt Disney Company, the rollercoasters have been designed to create a memorable experience for Emerald Park visitors.