Ticket type | Price |
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General | €20 |
Member | €15 |
Additional needs | €15 with free carer |
5-ride photo booklet Regular rate €47 | Online rate €30 |
For members please book here.
Howl-o-ween at Emerald Park is calling as After Dark returns for 2025!
Our thrilliant night event is back and waiting for frightful fun.
Spooky season is here — and the thrills are going After Dark!
Get ready to experience your favourite park attractions under the night sky!
or…
Dare to ride the legendary Cú Chulainn Coaster, take flight on Endeavour, spin on The Rotator, and dash into the dark with Dino Dash, Flight School, Air Race, and Power Surge. Brave the magical realm of Tír na nÓg, home to Na Fianna Force, The Quest, and The Celtic Dreamer.
Soar high, expect the unexpected, and feel the roar of adrenaline through every twist, turn, and scream-worthy moment this Halloween.
🎃 It’s guaranteed to be a ghoulishly good time! 🎃
Please note: After Dark is a no-scare event — thrills only, no frights!
Members please book here.
October: 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th, 30th
Time: 18:30 – 22:00
Last admission: 20:00
Thrills are even more fun at night.. Get ready to ride your favourite attractions After Dark. Take on Viking Voyage, The Cú Chulainn Coaster, Endeavour, Power Surge, Air Race, Dino Dash, Flight School and Na Fianna Force, The Quest, and Celtic Dreamer in Tír na nÓg. Please note these After Dark attractions are suitable for 0.95m in height and up! Also beware this is a NO SCARE event.
The Argentinian Grill, Dino Bite and Warrior Kitchen will be open during After Dark. Ice cream and sweet treats will be available from Boost, Coffee Dock, Yummy Creations, Tower Café, Castle Cones, and our Gift Shop will also be open for spooky souvenirs.
Make every treasured moment last with an on-ride photo souvenir of your favourite attraction at night! Grab a photo booklet for 5-rides at €30 online (in-park price €47). Photo hut locations at Viking Voyage, Na Fianna Force, The Quest, Cú Chulainn, Flight School & Dino Dash will be available on the night. Smile, you're on camera!!
Our well-loved family friendly treasure hunt, Tricky Trail, is back for 2025. Enjoy a frightfully fun family day out and get ready to experience some spooky story telling, eccentric experiments, magical performances and more. There may even be a few frights in store…
Pick up your Tricky Trail map before you embark on a terrific treasure hunt. Collect every lost item along the way, prepare to meet an array of wildly interesting characters and take part in some spooky fun and games…
Find every hidden treasure as you go and there may even be a trick or treat waiting for you at the end of the trail 🎃
Dare to take on our most thrilling attractions? The following will be open on the night;
All rides will operate weather permitting and may close in heavy rain or adverse conditions.
All attractions are subject to height and weight requirements.
As After Dark takes place late in the evening and the park will be dark, we recommend the event for ages 10+. However, as After Dark is a no scare event, once your child meets the height requirements for the open attractions they will have a great evening. Strictly no alcohol is allowed.
After Dark will run on October 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th, 30th. The event will take place between 18.30 – 22.00.
Yes, we would highly recommend it. The event is likely to sell out so to avoid disappointment we would suggest booking tickets as soon as possible.
Pre-paid tickets cannot be used in conjunction with the After Dark event. Tickets with the reference “TA / TW / TL / TWL” are for general entry only.
Yes, when booking online please enter your gift card number at checkout.
While tickets are non-refundable, date changes will be facilitated where possible, subject to availability. Please contact bookings@emeraldpark.ie for more information.
The last admission to After Dark will be at 20:00.
After Dark will take place in the Adventure Zone and Tír na nÓg in our park. Located in Ashbourne, County Meath, just 30 minutes away from Dublin.
For all public transport enquiries and up to date information we would suggest visiting the Bus Éireann website.