Watch: I tried the new Na Fianna Force rollercoaster at Emerald Park — here's what I thought

I’ve not ridden a rollercoaster like this in Europe, never mind Ireland

Fionn Redmond, left, excited to ride Na Fianna Force at Emerald Park with his mum, Caitríona

This morning I felt like I needed more than nerves of steel. I'm not quite sure which was more stressful; being amongst the first guests in Ireland to visit Tír na nÓg, to do it on camera for my demise to be displayed to all of our lovely readers, or to have to put a brave face on for my 12-year-old who had elected to accompany me. 

Said 12-year-old is rollercoaster obsessed and this extends to building rollercoasters in Lego and on Minecraft, watching as many YouTube videos relating to rollercoasters as possible, reading up on rollercoaster design, and ultimately being allowed to ride rollercoasters when the budget permits.