How many rides are in Emerald Park?
At Emerald Park, enjoy over 45 eye-popping rides, a diverse zoo with unique experiences, and fantastic show-stopping events. Escape to Ireland’s only theme park & zoo located in the heart of the nation’s ancient east, Co. Meath. At Emerald Park there is something for the whole family to enjoy, with thrill-seeking attractions, a junior area, playgrounds, shows and entertainment plus a fantastic zoo which is home to over 250 animals!Emerald Park (Irish: Páirc Smaragaide), previously known from its 2010 opening to 2022 as Tayto Park, is a 22 ha (55-acre) amusement park and zoo located in the townland of Kilbrew, County Meath, Ireland, about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Dublin.
What happened to Emerald Park?
Throughout the years, the park began to open rides beyond the zoo area and also became a full amusement park. In February 2022, it was announced that the park, along with its elements would be rebranded in 2023 after Tayto Snacks confirmed they would not be renewing their sponsorship agreement. Tayto, Ireland’s most popular crisp and snacks brand, has a strong emotional connection with Irish consumers, reinforcing brand values around family and community. But as the sponsorship deal ran out with Tayto at the end of December 2022, the award-winning attraction rebranded as Emerald Park.We have actually always been a family owned and run business. The park was previously owned by visionary Raymond Coyle, from its conception in 2010, who unfortunately passed away in June 2022. His legacy lives on in Emerald Park as the Coyle family remain owners.The park formally known as Tayto is rebranding and opens on March 25. It is changing its name to Emerald Park as the Tayto sponsorship deal reached the end of its partnership. Emerald Park’s name was inspired by Ireland’s ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname as well as Co Meath’s lush green countryside.We have actually always been a family owned and run business. The park was previously owned by visionary Raymond Coyle, from its conception in 2010, who unfortunately passed away in June 2022. His legacy lives on in Emerald Park as the Coyle family remain owners. Will my Tayto Park Membership still be valid?
What is the old name for Emerald Park?
The park opened as Tayto Park in November 2010 following an investment of 8. The park was renamed for the 2023 season as Emerald Park after the owner’s previous contract to use the Tayto brand was not renewed. Tayto crisps are a cultural phenomenon throughout Ireland, so much so that in November 2010, Tayto opened their own theme park called Tayto Park near Ashbourne, now known as Emerald Park.The founder of Tayto Park Raymond Coyle said it was time to rename the park to ‘better reflect the exciting rides, attractions and zoo that are coming over the next few years’. Mr Coyle said: “I am delighted to have aligned with one of the most iconic Irish brands, so successfully, for over a decade.Tayto Park founder Raymond Coyle said the move was being taken now as the park is looking to expand and meet new targets. Mr Coyle has a long association with Tayto Snacks and Tayto Park. He founded Largo Foods, which was previously Tayto’s parent company, in 1982.