The first Neveplast Tubing Park opens at Smugglers Cove in Ireland

The big news for summer 2021 in Ireland is the Neveplast Summer Tubing Park. Located in Rosscarbery, at the heart of West Cork, Smugglers Park is an 18-hole pirate-themed golf course, an ideal destination for families looking to spend a fun-filled day together.

The highlight of summer 2021 is the Neveplast Summer Tubing Park: featuring two straight tracks, one with elevated parabolic curves intersecting it, and a Tubby Jump track. This impressive setup marks the first Neveplast Tubing Park in Ireland!

Geoff Wycherley, owner of Smugglers Cove, is very pleased with the project.

1. When did Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf first open?

"Rosscarbery Golf Driving Range opened in 1992, but in 2012, I decided to shift towards a family-oriented adventure experience. I envisioned a pirate-themed adventure golf course, open year-round. In 2013, we enhanced the park with a three-dimensional wooden maze, and in 2014, we introduced Ireland’s largest corn maze. These were busy years, but the effort paid off. Now, we can't wait to see how our customers react to the new Summer Tubing Park @ Smugglers Cove."

2. When will the park reopen and when will the Neveplast Summer Tubing Park be operational?

"The park will reopen on Friday, April 30, just in time for the May holidays. The Tubing Park will open on Friday, May 21. Before the opening, we organized a day for the local press to showcase the new Summer Tubing attraction. There are no other Tubing parks on the West Coast, and I am sure people will come from far and wide to try it during the summer holidays."

3. Why did you decide to install the Neveplast Tubby?

"I’ve been considering it for a few years. I immediately liked the concept of tubing and finally managed to realize this project. My judgment on the potential of an attraction is simple: it must be suitable for the whole family, and Neveplast tubing perfectly fits this requirement. I decided to install tubing at Smugglers Cove in early 2019, and it took two years to be ready to open to the public."

4. Did you know Neveplast before starting to collaborate with them?

"I discovered Neveplast online. Then I had the chance to speak with company representatives at a fair in Amsterdam in 2019, and from that moment, the project moved forward."

5. Why do you think Neveplast tubing is so popular? What are the main advantages of tubing for you, considering management costs, maintenance, hourly capacity, and final revenue?

"As a park owner, I think Neveplast Tubby is fantastic. It has all the qualities needed for success: it’s suitable for the whole family, can be used without special clothing or protection, and is reasonably priced. Neveplast tubing guarantees high hourly capacity and provides adrenaline-filled fun in complete safety. Plus, it’s not overdone—it's still a novelty in Ireland!"

6. Where exactly is Smugglers Cove located? Is it a tourist area?

"Smugglers Cove is in Rosscarbery, West Cork. West Cork is at the start of the famous Wild Atlantic Way, one of Ireland’s most scenic and picturesque tourist areas. West Cork is a popular tourist destination, especially from April to September. It offers spectacular beaches, wonderful towns, and villages with very hospitable people. Fresh food and fine dining make West Cork one of the gems of Irish tourist areas."

7. What is the park's target clientele?

"The primary market for the park is families, representing about 60% of our business. We also have a large market of teenagers, but families are our main focus, and we tailor our commercial and marketing strategy to this segment."

8. What are your expectations for summer 2021?

"I think summer 2021 could be the best summer season ever, especially if the weather is favorable. The Covid-19 situation in Ireland is improving, and if restrictions ease, I expect a significant increase in visitors to parks and outdoor activities. People are eager for freedom, nature, and fun. The Neveplast Tubing will play a crucial role in maximizing the success of the summer. I can’t wait for Smugglers Cove to operate at full capacity, including the Summer Tubing park!"

9. What is your opinion of Neveplast?

"I can only say positive things about Neveplast. There has been great synergy with the company leadership and employees. From our first meeting with Niccolo, Cesare, Alessandra, and Claudio to the final installation with Luca (and Rob’s valuable advice), everything went smoothly. I am very satisfied with the project's final result. Although the process was more challenging than expected due to the pandemic, we never stopped, and now Smugglers Cove will open the first Tubing Park in Ireland.

Looking at the Tubing Park now, I am pleased with both the aesthetic result and the quality of the materials used. The feedback I’ve received so far from the few users has been very encouraging. I can’t wait for the real judges, our customers, to tell me what they think of the new attraction at Smugglers Cove!

I understand that, like all new projects, there might be some initial issues, but I am confident that Neveplast will always be there to assist us."