Emerald Park reveals name of new Celtic-themed land

The name of the new Celtic-themed area of Emerald Park has been revealed. 

The General Manager of Emerald Park, Charles Coyle, today (June 27) unveiled the name alongside a 3D model of two new rollercoasters, which will be ready for guests to enjoy in spring 2024. 

Revealing the new name, Coyle said, "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." 

Construction of the new 6.5 acre land - which had a record investment of €22 million - began at the beginning of August 2022 and involved specialist companies from the four corners of Europe. 

Along with the two main rollercoasters, Tír na nÓg will also introduce a third classic theme park attraction, known as a Waveswinger.

Artist impression by Joravision 

New food outlets, retail spaces, and an entrance that will create real excitement and wonder, will also all lend to the Irish mythology and fantasy theming across the land. 

The rollercoasters were engineered and designed by a Dutch manufacturing company, Vekoma, who are a major supplier for The Walt Disney Company. 

The larger rollercoaster, whose name is top secret at the moment, is known as a Suspended Thrill Coaster with a track above your head. 

Rollercoaster fans can 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. 

With a total track length of 750m, a highest track point of 32m (just higher than the Cú Chulainn Coaster) and speeds of 90km/h it’s a huge addition to Emerald Park. 

The second coaster, with also a name yet to be revealed, 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. 

Guests can anticipate plenty of airtime hills, dives and turns in this unique family coaster, which has a total track length of 450m, with a highest track point of 25m, and speeds of 60km/h. 

Creating over 40 additional jobs at Emerald Park when it opens to the public, the land will provide top-end facilities such as new retail spaces, food and drink outlets and concession units. 

Coyle concluded: "We are so excited to reveal the name and show everyone the scale of the new rollercoasters coming next year. 

"We have been working on this for 5 years with a huge amount of thought, investment, design and research into this area and have taken every aspect of the theming and all audiences into consideration.

"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."