The Cú Chulainn Coaster

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The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by The Gravity Group, the wooden coaster features an overbanked turn and opened on 6 June 2015.[1][2]

LocationEmerald Park
Coordinates53.5427°N 6.4628°W / 53.5427; -6.4628
StatusOperating
Opening date6 June 2015 (2015-06-06)
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The Cú Chulainn Coaster
Emerald Park
LocationEmerald Park
Coordinates53.5427°N 6.4628°W / 53.5427; -6.4628
StatusOperating
Opening date6 June 2015 (2015-06-06)
Cost€8,500,000
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerThe Gravity Group
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height32 m (105 ft)
Drop31 m (102 ft)
Length1,092 m (3,583 ft)
Speed90 km/h (56 mph)
Inversions0
Duration2:45
Capacity700 riders per hour
The Cú Chulainn Coaster at RCDB
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History

The Cú Chulainn Coaster was officially announced by Tayto Park in a press release on 19 February 2015, although construction started earlier in August 2014. Ohio-based company The Gravity Group was selected to build the roller coaster, marking their second installation in Europe following Twister at Gröna Lund in Sweden. Construction was completed in May 2015, and the roller coaster opened on 6 June 2015.[2] It was part of a €26 million investment at Tayto Park, which also included 7 other new attractions for the 2015 season.[2] Its theme is based on the mythological lore surrounding Irish hero Cú Chulainn, whom the ride is named after.[2]

Reception

More information Golden Ticket Awards: Best New Ride for 2015, Ranking ...
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Golden Ticket Awards: Top wood Roller Coasters
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Ranking 19[3] 22[4] 30[5] 27[6] 35[7]
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Ranking N/A 43[8] 33 (tie)[9] 36[10] 48[11] 46 (tie)[12]
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