New Favourite Irish Coaster? Return Visit To Emerald Park!

Ireland’s premier theme park opened five coasters since my last visit in 2015. Back then the park was called Tayto Park, due to being sponsored by the well known crisp company!

Parking up, it was clear that the park had undergone wholesale changes since my last visit. Once inside the park we headed straight for Flight School (750).

The theming was really good, which was a surprise, it really did feel like going through an airport, without all of the tedious faffy people!

It was a really decent family coaster!

Next up was Fianna Force (751), a brand new Vekoma suspended thrill coaster.

It was excellent! The first drop took me by surprise, there was a good amount of airtime! We rode this coaster a few times. Towards the back is best because you get the forces, swinging and whip! Easily the best coaster in Ireland!

Quest (752) was next.

A junior boomerang. I really don’t like these and this one was gross. Will probably look really good when the theming is finished!

Cu Chulainn (232) was next. I last rode this in 2015!

It’s still meh, has a bit of a rattle.

What’s in the shed?

Dino Dash (753), home to a dinosaur who had seen better days…

I got spat on by a dinosaur… was ok for what it is.

Last cred was Ladybird Loop (754)

These things are literally everywhere. Dread to think how many I’ve ridden.

We then stopped for lunch.

The roast dinner was decent and only cost €13! You can barely get a burger at a Merlin park for that.

Post lunch we rode the water ride. I got absolutely drenched. It was an excellent water ride, with multiple drops and even a backwards section!

Our day finished with re-rides on Fianna Force before driving over the border to Northern Island, for a big Chinese and some beers.

Thanks for reading.

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