Skypark’s founder Tom McArdle Snr, with An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD and Skypark’s CEO Tom McArdle.
The family-run Skypark in Carlingford, Co Louth has revealed details of its exciting new attraction following a €500,000 investment.
The Skynet Giant Adventure, billed as the newest netted adventure in Ireland, opens to the public on Saturday June 8, adding to the list of attractions at the site which overlooks the scenic Carlingford Lough.
“This major investment marks a new chapter in the Skypark journey,” said Tom McArdle, CEO of Skypark. “We are dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences, and with Skypark celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, we are immensely proud of the diverse activities we now offer. We are looking forward to an exciting summer ahead.”
This new attraction, which was designed and engineered by the renowned Dutch company Funcha, promises an exhilarating experience for visitors of all ages. Visitors will be able to bounce on expansive nets, climb through captivating treehouses, navigate challenging climbing tubes, and slide down thrilling netted slides.
“Fáilte Ireland welcomes the opening of the new Skynet Giant Adventure at Skypark & Carlingford Adventure” Brian O’Flynn, Head of Ireland’s Ancient East at Fáilte Ireland, said. “It’s important that we continue to look for new ways to innovate and improve our tourism offering to attract both international and domestic visitors to Carlingford and drive tourism across the wider region.”
He outlined how last year, Fáilte Ireland launched their Regional Development Strategy for Ireland’s Ancient East to unlock the commercial potential of the region while ensuring development is sustainable and that the socio-economic benefits of tourism are seen and felt in local communities and businesses.
“This strategy also supports the development of Carlingford and Cooley Peninsula as an iconic adventure destination. Skypark and Carlingford Adventure are key attractions in the Carlingford area and recently participated in our Digital that Delivers programme which demonstrates their commitment to enhancing the visitor experience. We look forward to supporting the continued development of this destination over the coming years.”
The Skynet Giant Adventure will be officially open to the public from Saturday June 8