Colin Glen toboggan track set to be completed by March 2021

Ireland's first Alpine Coaster is on course for an opening date in time for St Patrick's Day.

The Colin Glen Coaster in West Belfast, was due to open around Spring time, but unsurprisingly coronavirus has added some disruption to those plans.

New photos have added to the excitement and eagerness across Belfast and beyond for the attraction to open.

It has 22 curves throughout, and will reach a maximum speed of 25 mph. (Paul Maskey)

Sharing the updates from Colin Glen Forest Park, Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said: "How good does this look? The new alpine slide at Colinglen Forest Park is starting to take shape.

The course, through the woodland area is 565 metres in length (Paul Maskey Facebook)

"Hopefully this will be complete by St Patrick’s day next year. This will be a great addition to West Belfast and will attract visitors from all over the country and beyond when complete."

The course, through the woodland area is 565 metres in length, has 22 curves throughout, and will reach a maximum speed of 25 mph.

It has 22 curves throughout, and will reach a maximum speed of 25 mph. (Paul Maskey)

A coronavirus update on Colin Glen's website said: "All staff are fully trained in COVID 19 procedures and the necessary adjustments are in place to comply with regulations.

"For further information, please click here."