28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish theme park with country's biggest roller coaster and wildlife park announces major new addition for summer
AN Irish theme park with the country's biggest roller coaster and wildlife park has just announced a major new addition for the summer.
Robert Fossett's Circus has returned to
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Emerald Park has announced a new addition this summer
Credit: Emerald Park
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Robert Fossett's Circus has returned to the park
Credit: Emerald Park
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And they have shows running daily until the end of August
Credit: Emerald Park
Titled 'The Show', the 30-minute performance takes place in a circus tent on-site with three shows each day at 1.30pm, 3.00pm, and 4.30pm.
It features a mix of classic and contemporary circus acts, including hand balancing, juggling, shadow performance and cube and sphere routines.
Spanish clown Pompeu Pedrosa serves as host, linking the circus acts with comedy and interacting with audiences.
In a statement, Emerald Park said: 'Get ready for an unforgettable family day out as Robert Fossett's iconic circus experience returns to Emerald Park!
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'Step inside Robert Fossett's Circus Tent and discover 'The Show' - a thrilling blend of traditional circus fun and jaw dropping performances that will leave audiences of all ages amazed.'
Admission to the show is included in the general entry ticket and no pre-booking is required.
The circus is part of Emerald Park's other
Younger visitors can explore the Junior Zone, while older
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What's more, the park's main rollercoaster Cú Chulainn is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, with over eight million people having ridden it since it opened in 2015.
And a new video feature has also launched on the coaster, allowing guests to buy footage of their ride.
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The park added: 'Now, for the first time ever, they can capture their reactions on video as they ride The Cú Chulainn Coaster, with brand new on-ride recording now available.
'The Cú Chulainn Coaster still delivering high speed thrills to brave riders, and it's not to be missed.'
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Emerald Park is open daily this summer, and tickets are available at
Meanwhile, competitive pillow fighting has come to the streets of Dublin in a new arena experience.
COMPETITIVE PILLOW FIGHTING
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One Irish rapper, who goes by @l.k2798 on
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He said: 'Pillow fighting on Dame Street.
'#duckanddive'
The first of its kind on the streets of Dublin, pillow fighting competitions like this have gained popularity - with similar ones found in London and
Participants can challenge friends, siblings or coworkers in an enclosed setting where the fun and banter flow just as much as the pillow swings.
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What's more, the arena includes a referee to oversee