Tayto Park have commenced construction on two new rollercoaster attractions which will be open to the public by next year.
The rollercoasters, which will be 24 and 31 metres in height respectively, will join three thrill-seeking rides already available at the park. Tayto Park’s most famous ride, Cú Chulainn, is Europe’s largest wooden rollercoaster and was the first of its kind to be built in Ireland. The two rides are to be built as steel rollercoasters and financed on an estimated budget of €16 million.
Tayto Park is also seeking out a new naming partner after it was announced that their sponsorship with Tayto was coming to an end. This marks the end of a decade long collaboration between Tayto and the Coyle family who founded the theme park in 2011.
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The park was also subject to criticism recently after it emerged that its bison escaped from their enclosure and left visitors hiding in the gift shop. Park staff were eventually able to secure the bison and return them safely to their area of the park.
The incident took place back in March and was revealed through an email sent to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which is responsible for zoo licensing. No injuries occurred as a result of their escape.
The park boasts over 100 attractions and received over 600,000 visitors in 2019. An increase in visitor figures is expected as the park has proved a popular destination after the ending of COVID-19 restrictions.
The park’s founder Raymond Coyle sadly passed away aged 70 earlier this year. The park’s general manager is now his son Charles.
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