Better Than Funderland?

It’s not that mythic.

This morning/afternoon

RTÉ 2FM’s Colm Hayes (far right third carriage top) tries out the Cú Chulainn Rollercoaster in Tayto Park, Ashbourne, Co Meath which opens to the public tomorrow.

(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

Meanwhile….

Careful.

Cu Chulainn and friends at the launch this morning.

(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

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33 thoughts on “Better Than Funderland?”

Colm Doyle June 4, 2015 at 3:54 pm

Please god rotate the phone next time…

Russell Steed June 4, 2015 at 3:57 pm

Indeed. We saw less rollercoster, more back of head and seat. exhilarating
Sam June 4, 2015 at 3:58 pm

or borrow a decent action cam for the afternoon.
dhaughton99 June 4, 2015 at 3:58 pm

Please God, give Colm Hayes a taste of an Alton Towers smiler.
1. Clampers Outside! June 4, 2015 at 5:23 pm
  
  Ah here… jaysus.
2. Kieran NYC June 4, 2015 at 8:44 pm
  
  About as funny as you ever are :/

the good helen June 4, 2015 at 3:56 pm

I just think after what happened in Alton Towers that ride won’t be as busy as it could have been. And Am i crazy in wondering why they used wood? irish weather wood – expanding, etc etc, is it not alot less safe than metal, alot less strong than metal? And, the question is said with complete and utter no understanding of the total ins and outs of wood and metal.. :-)

bisted June 4, 2015 at 4:02 pm

…Do I dare to eat a peach?
1. Clampers Outside! June 4, 2015 at 5:24 pm
  
  You have to do….
  
  den, den, dennnnnnn…
  
  Twink firs… I mean… den, den,. dennnnn
  
  The Wall of Death first !
edalicious June 4, 2015 at 4:41 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wooden_roller_coaster#Wooden_versus_steel

Mikeyfex June 4, 2015 at 3:59 pm

Is there a chance the track could become misshapen?

Mick Flavin June 4, 2015 at 4:12 pm

Not likely, my Hindu friend; I think you’re mistaken.
1. Mani June 4, 2015 at 4:16 pm
  
  What about us indolent lollygaggers?
  1. Mick Flavin June 4, 2015 at 4:37 pm
    
    Easy jobs you’ll be given, eg, Tayto-baggers.
    1. jOKER June 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm
      
      Were you sent here by de Divil?
    2. Mick Flavin June 4, 2015 at 4:51 pm
      
      No need for that, good sir, let’s keep this civil.
    3. Clampers Outside! June 4, 2015 at 5:26 pm
      
      This is getting criminal.
    4. Mani June 4, 2015 at 6:32 pm
      
      If the men don’t get you the wimmin will.

Carlos Coolguy June 4, 2015 at 4:04 pm

I rode on this way back when it was just a wagon on a couple planks called “Setanta”. Then it killed some dude’s dog and now it’s like a big deal or sumtin’. I’ll give it a myth…

Spaghetti Hoop June 4, 2015 at 4:14 pm

Got to 0:25.
Looks brutal!

Mike Baldwin June 4, 2015 at 4:24 pm

Only a matter of time before someone is killed. This is Ireland.

NiallOK June 4, 2015 at 4:28 pm

I like the Star’s video :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F5xOBJ_boE

Bacchus June 4, 2015 at 4:39 pm

I can’t see the attraction in those things myself. Why?
1. Parky Mark June 4, 2015 at 4:43 pm
  
  I guess you’re more of a TV bingo guy?
  1. Bacchus June 4, 2015 at 4:50 pm
    
    Sorry, look for love elsewhere.
    1. Clampers Outside! June 4, 2015 at 5:27 pm
      
      88’s pretty lonely.
Parky Mark June 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm

Did the Star bring a couple of homeless guys to try it out?
Spaghetti Hoop June 4, 2015 at 4:45 pm

Why is that youngish man (30s?) on the left disguised as Ronnie Drew?