Emerald Park is set to open two new rollercoasters by Spring 2024 as well as a new Celtic-themed area.
Emerald Park which is located in Co Meath has received a major investment of €22 million investment in the theme park and zoo in 2024. On Tuesday, Charles Coyle, General Manager and son of Emerald Park’s founder Ray Coyle unveiled a 3D model of the two new rollercoasters, reports the Irish Mirror.
However, the new rollercoaster's names are being kept a secret for now. As well as the two new rollercoasters, the new Celtic-themed area Tir na nOg is equivalent to twice the size of Croke Park.
Emerald Park will also introduce a third classic theme park attraction, known as a Waveswinger.
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The two new roller coasters are engineered and designed by Dutch manufacturing company Vekoma, which is a major supplier for the Walt Disney Company. Emerald Park will also welcome new food outlets, retail spaces and more as visitors experience Ireland's mythology.
Charles Coyle said: "I am delighted to announce that the new land expansion at Emerald Park will be called Tir na nOg, 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."
Construction of the new land started at the beginning of August 2022. However, Emerald Park has been planning these new rides since 2017, with Coyle being central to the drive and ambition to create this new area.
The larger rollercoaster, whose name is top secret at the moment, is known as a Suspended Thrill Coaster. The rollercoaster will feature a track above your head, which is sure to delight thrill seekers.
Rollercoaster fans can also look forward to inversions such as a 360 Zero-G Roll and an Upward Helix, which guarantees a total of five upside-down experiences on the ride. the new rollercoaster will have a total track length of 750m, a highest track point of 32m (just higher than the Cu Chulainn Coaster) and speeds of 90km/h.
The second coaster has not yet been named but it is known as a Family Boomerang, offering a more family-friendly riding experience. It includes forward and backward runs on the track and through the station.
This family coaster will allow guests to experience plenty of airtime hills, dives and turns. The total track length is 450m, with a highest track point of 25m, and speeds of 60km/h.
Construction of the new land started at the start of August 2022. but Emerald Park has been planning these new rides since 2017.
A total of 85 construction jobs have been created in the course of the build and the new land will create over 40 additional jobs at Emerald Park when it opens to the public.
Mr Coyle said that they are "so excited" about the new rollercoasters and the new land expansion of Tir na nOg. He said: "We will be keeping the 3D model at Emerald Park for the summer but we are then going to take it out on the road at some central locations around the country so people can see exactly what expect at Emerald Park in 2024."
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