Tayto Park

alwaysadub · 21-11-2010 05:10AM

Duffy the Vampire Slayer wrote: »

I'm what would be called a culchie. I grew up in Mayo and go to college in Galway. I know lots of people from many different areas of the country from Donegal to Cork.

And I have NEVER heard anyone who talks that way. Everyone I have ever met calls crisps by their actual brand name. If they happen to be tayto they call them tayto. If they're walkers they call them walkers.

I'm utterly convinced that this idea that 'culchies call all crisps tayto' is nonsense of the highest order that Dubs believe solely because other Dubs have told them its the case.

Honestly,i'd never even heard about that before i moved to Galway. It was only when i asked someone( who was from Sligo to be fair) did they want something in the shop and i was nearly lynched when i came back with actual Tayto that i discovered the problem and noticed it a bit more.

It's not everyone no, but there are a fair few people who when they say Tayto, don't mean Tayto at all.

Duffy the Vampire Slayer · 21-11-2010 05:17AM

Maybe there are a few areas of the country that say it. I don't know anyone who does however and I know people from a lot of different areas. Its definitely not a 'culchie' thing so much as its a very localised thing.

Adyx · 21-11-2010 06:05AM

Des wrote: »

Note to culchies.

Not ALL crisps are Tayto.

It's ridiculous that you refer to all kinds of crisps, King, Hunky Dory's, Walkers etc as "Tayto".

"Erra, gives a package a' King Tayto there Oisín" :rolleyes:

I'm not guilty of this myself (seeing as I'm not a culchie), but I'll expand on this and point out to the whole country (yes even Dubs) that:

1. Not ALL vacuum cleaners are Hoovers.
2. Not ALL circular flying toys are Frisbees.
3. Not ALL whirlpool hot tub/bath things are Jacuzzis.
4. Not ALL hook & loop fasteners are Velcro.
5. Not ALL public address systems are Tannoy.

:rolleyes:

BeerWolf · 21-11-2010 02:12PM

Corsendonk wrote: »

The same guy tried launching a wildlife park. He has a herd of Buffalos outside Ashbourne.

He's my neighbor... >_<;

bellapip · 10-12-2010 08:25PM

Howaya,

I am part of a group of 60 going to Tayto park tomorrow..... 6 adults, 54 miniature persons...... I am so looking forward to being able to report back to you all tomorrow, provided that I do not get gored to death by a Buffalo.

The park looks brilliant, the kids are ridiculously excited and the feckin frozen precipitation is almost gone,,,,,, So,,, it will be fabulous.... I just can barely wait..... Fabulous (oh I said that already)... Winter and Buffalo...

I will report back here tomorrow.....

Bella.
xx

bellapip · 12-12-2010 12:19AM

TAYTO PARK...........

WEll even though my previous post may have given the impression I was not altogether looking forward to an outing in a crisp named park while frozen precipitation was still lingering but in fact I was sooooo looking forward to it.

The truth is that Tayto Park is a fantastic outing....

The park itself is very well spread out and even though the beautiful lakes and water features were still well frozen, this in fact added to the the effect.
We had 20 kids aged 5 to 8, 22 kids aged 8 to 11, and 12 kids aged 11 to 13.
Not one of those kids moaned about a single thing today (trust me that is a rareity).
They got to explore the park and the huge fantastic climbing frames and slides. Then they moved on to explore Pocahaunus Tipee's where we told them some stories of how the American Red Indians used to live in these type of dwellings and they were totally entralled by this.
Then, in groups of two they got to go the absolutely stunning lodge to meet Santa in his grotto. The grotto is just brilliant, with gorgeous stuffed animals (fake ones) snuggly animated Polar Bears and a two of the loveliest Elves I have ever met.
Santa was a joy and the kids got really good pressies.
Then they got to go explore the park and look at all the animals, far too many varieties for me to remember, but I know the Ocelot was my favorite.
Finally they were brought up to the lodge to have their food.
At this point may I just say, as one who operates in the food business, I am constantly watching how others do food and mostly (on these type of outings) I find that the kids are served up food that only kids WOULD eat.
NOT SO today.
The food was the standard fare of Chicken Dippers, Sausages and Wedges, but it was plentiful and not the cheap and nasty variety.
We were served platters of food, a huge variety, and one hungry leader who could not wait until food was served had Cottage pie and roast vegetables, or which not one iota was left on the plate.

I asked the GM how many people they employ, and at the moment they have 37 although he said by next summer they hope to up this to 50.
The staff who were there today went out of their way to facilitate everyone who was there. As ours was not the only group, it was great talking to other groups and finding that they were just as impressed as us.

Overall, I think with time Tayto Park will be receiving bus loads of visitors.. All of our six leaders agreed that we would be more than happy to bring our kids back here for another outing in the future.

Check it out, we even got a goodie bag of Tayto Crisps, what more could you want.

Well done Tayto, and thanks a million for a really great day, it was great value...... Does that Ocelot want a new home???? I can Ocelot sit anytime.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 12-12-2010 12:59AM

bellapip wrote: »

TAYTO PARK...........

WEll even though my previous post may have given the impression I was not altogether looking forward to an outing in a crisp named park while frozen precipitation was still lingering but in fact I was sooooo looking forward to it.

The truth is that Tayto Park is a fantastic outing....

The park itself is very well spread out and even though the beautiful lakes and water features were still well frozen, this in fact added to the the effect.
We had 20 kids aged 5 to 8, 22 kids aged 8 to 11, and 12 kids aged 11 to 13.
Not one of those kids moaned about a single thing today (trust me that is a rareity).
They got to explore the park and the huge fantastic climbing frames and slides. Then they moved on to explore Pocahaunus Tipee's where we told them some stories of how the American Red Indians used to live in these type of dwellings and they were totally entralled by this.
Then, in groups of two they got to go the absolutely stunning lodge to meet Santa in his grotto. The grotto is just brilliant, with gorgeous stuffed animals (fake ones) snuggly animated Polar Bears and a two of the loveliest Elves I have ever met.
Santa was a joy and the kids got really good pressies.
Then they got to go explore the park and look at all the animals, far too many varieties for me to remember, but I know the Ocelot was my favorite.
Finally they were brought up to the lodge to have their food.
At this point may I just say, as one who operates in the food business, I am constantly watching how others do food and mostly (on these type of outings) I find that the kids are served up food that only kids WOULD eat.
NOT SO today.
The food was the standard fare of Chicken Dippers, Sausages and Wedges, but it was plentiful and not the cheap and nasty variety.
We were served platters of food, a huge variety, and one hungry leader who could not wait until food was served had Cottage pie and roast vegetables, or which not one iota was left on the plate.

I asked the GM how many people they employ, and at the moment they have 37 although he said by next summer they hope to up this to 50.
The staff who were there today went out of their way to facilitate everyone who was there. As ours was not the only group, it was great talking to other groups and finding that they were just as impressed as us.

Overall, I think with time Tayto Park will be receiving bus loads of visitors.. All of our six leaders agreed that we would be more than happy to bring our kids back here for another outing in the future.

Check it out, we even got a goodie bag of Tayto Crisps, what more could you want.

Well done Tayto, and thanks a million for a really great day, it was great value...... Does that Ocelot want a new home???? I can Ocelot sit anytime.

What in the name of fuck? Are you actually shilling a potato-themed amusement park?

omahaid · 12-12-2010 01:14AM

Colton Dirty Typhoid wrote: »

What in the name of fuck? Are you actually shilling a potato-themed amusement park?

Could be an honest review? I'm quite amused by a tayto themed park - might pop up at some stage.

Overature · 12-12-2010 01:56AM

yeeeeeaaaaaah, spud world

puheen · 12-12-2010 02:21AM

I did some work there and have to say it really does seem to be a great place for a kids day out. It was probably half to three quarters complete but it is a fine job and talking to some of the people involved there are some very good things to come when it is fully operational next spring. I think that in all fairness go have a look you may be surprised. I was a bit skeptical when I first went out there but came away fairly impressed by what I saw and will definetly be bringing a gang of kids there next year.

bellapip · 12-12-2010 11:41AM

Hey Frada,

Not here to schlep anything, but I would be of the opinion in the current climate that if something is good and good value for money we should at least give it a try before we spud it,. LOL

Its fun, let the beard down and have a bit of fun.

Bella.

tc2010 · 12-12-2010 12:14PM

puheen wrote: »

I did some work there and have to say it really does seem to be a great place for a kids day out. It was probably half to three quarters complete but it is a fine job and talking to some of the people involved there are some very good things to come when it is fully operational next spring. I think that in all fairness go have a look you may be surprised. I was a bit skeptical when I first went out there but came away fairly impressed by what I saw and will definetly be bringing a gang of kids there next year.

where is it?

12-12-2010 12:17PM

Are there any crisp-themed rollercoasters?

hitman79 · 12-12-2010 12:29PM

tc2010 wrote: »

where is it?

Ashbourne in Meath

puheen · 12-12-2010 12:30PM

It is in Kilbrew just North of Ashbourne on the N2. Couple of kms out turn left.
Almost certain it is signposted.

storm2811 · 12-12-2010 12:47PM

Des wrote: »

Note to culchies.

Not ALL crisps are Tayto.

It's ridiculous that you refer to all kinds of crisps, King, Hunky Dory's, Walkers etc as "Tayto".

"Erra, gives a package a' King Tayto there Oisín" :rolleyes:

Oh ffs, who actually cares??
If I ask someone to get me a bag of taytos they ask me what kind, I would say hula hoops or hunky dorys or whatever.

I don't see the big deal, just because some people refer to all crisps as taytos doesn't make them some kind of uneducated moron who says "Erra".

thebman · 21-12-2010 07:29PM

Duffy the Vampire Slayer wrote: »

I'm what would be called a culchie. I grew up in Mayo and go to college in Galway. I know lots of people from many different areas of the country from Donegal to Cork.

And I have NEVER heard anyone who talks that way. Everyone I have ever met calls crisps by their actual brand name. If they happen to be tayto they call them tayto. If they're walkers they call them walkers.

I'm utterly convinced that this idea that 'culchies call all crisps tayto' is nonsense of the highest order that Dubs believe solely because other Dubs have told them its the case.

Relax he can't find his way out of Dublin and feels the need to mock those who have seen outside of the dirty old town.

uncle-mofo · 21-12-2010 07:50PM

storm2811 wrote: »

Oh ffs, who actually cares??
If I ask someone to get me a bag of taytos they ask me what kind, I would say hula hoops or hunky dorys or whatever.

I don't see the big deal, just because some people refer to all crisps as taytos doesn't make them some kind of uneducated moron who says "Erra".

And to add to that I've never met anyone outside Dublin called Oisín.

Unpossible · 21-12-2010 08:00PM

Why can't we have the cool kinds of theme parks, like alton towers.

afcdave · 02-01-2011 10:30PM

@bella

Would you reckon this place is just for kids or worth a visit from 'bigger' kids too?

Thanks

Badgermonkey · 02-01-2011 10:45PM

Dog Bark Park, Idaho

http://www.dogbarkparkinn.com/

bellapip · 20-01-2011 11:22PM

Hi AFC Dave,

We had some older scouts with us aged up to 13, they enjoyed it immensely.I suppose it depends on what you are hoping your kids will get out of it. I can only imagine in Summer that bringing a picnic with you and lazing around for the day with the kids fully occupied will be fantastic.
We are planning on bringing our troop back before then, and all the bits that were not yet open will be operational then, so looking forward to it.

Bella.

timmythesheep · 31-01-2011 09:19PM

Has anyone else visited?

Chickus · 31-01-2011 09:26PM

Have heard from a friend who brought her 3yr old there a few wks ago,she was well impressed with the place...

tscul32 · 14-03-2011 07:55PM

just had a look at their terms and conditions (the ones you get to see only when you're about to enter your cc details) - far from a nice picnic in summer, they state half way down that 'only food and drink purchased in the park may be consumed in the park'. Seems a bit much especially as at the moment they only have one restaurant open midweek. Was planning on going on Friday and planned a packed lunch. Anyone know if they're attempting to enforce this or do we have to sneak the food in??

RichieC · 14-03-2011 07:59PM

Des wrote: »

Note to culchies.

Not ALL crisps are Tayto.

It's ridiculous that you refer to all kinds of crisps, King, Hunky Dory's, Walkers etc as "Tayto".

"Erra, gives a package a' King Tayto there Oisín" :rolleyes:

It's just like hoover, tannoy and sellotape. Tayto invented the fking cheese and onion crisp they deserve some brand recognition for it..

stripysocks85 · 14-03-2011 08:05PM

Hoping its good. Going on school tour here!

thee glitz · 14-03-2011 08:41PM

Venom wrote: »

Do it right and use a packet of King :cool:

ok, i'll do it once more. Tayto and King crisps (and Hunky Dorys) are made by the same company.

http://www.largofoods.ie/brands/default.asp

WoollyRedHat · 14-03-2011 08:52PM

School tours, those were the days.. even though I can barely remember where we went for them. Oh yeah, the animal petting farm. Anyway I digress.

RichieC · 14-03-2011 08:54PM

thee glitz wrote: »

ok, i'll do it once more. Tayto and King crisps (and Hunky Dorys) are made by the same company.

http://www.largofoods.ie/brands/default.asp

King and Hunkys hurt my mouth more than taytos.

Tayto Park

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