We're (two adults circa 60 yrs) thinking of taking our caravan to Ireland for 4+ weeks in June and into the start of July. We generally like to set up on just one site for stays this long and settle down and relax for the duration.
I'm looking for a site, preferably in the south/south west which is suitable for a long stay. To be suitable it would have to be close by the sea, not too remote, i.e within 5-10 miles of a town with shops,supermarket etc,and with roads good for cycling around the area.
I've been looking in particular at Eagle Point Camping, Bantry and Anchor Caravan Park or Sir Rogers Caravan Park near Tralee but I don't know if I'd like to be stuck in any of these for 4+ weeks if the weather is like it could be in Ireland - raining. Guarantee me sunshine and I'd have no problem
Can anyone recommend these or any other sites in the region for long stays please?
Also, is there any TV reception on Irish sites or wifi internet access?
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Help, what is the name of the site near Cahersiveen on the Ring of Kerry? I will try and remember, ticks all your boxes I think. Oh, yes, Mannix Point, very nice owner. Be prepared for the bumpy road, and make sure to approach from the Tralee side (overhanging rocks in the other direction).
Eagle Point is a nice site by the sea but not a beach but with a town nearby. Four weeks in one place is not what most people want from a stay in Ireland but the weather around Eagle point is supposed to be the driest in Ireland!! Most of Ireland is hilly for cycling and I would suggest that as you are going in June there is no need to book and I would try Eagle Point and be prepared to move if you get bored. As with most holidays the weather can make or break it
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I'm not sure I'd like 4 weeks anywhere tbh. I think I'd divide my time between 2 contrasting areas, but each to their own . If you want a decent chance of weather but still loads to see and do, Waterford or Kilkenny are good bets.
As for TV, I think (and someone please correct me if this is wrong) RTE still use VHF in some (but not all) areas in the South, and not UHF which is in use in the UK. This means if your TV can't also tune to VHF you may not receive some channels. I'm fairly sure TV3 and TG4 are both on VHF though.
Quote: Originally posted by allengenealogy on 13/4/2008
the weather around Eagle point is supposed to be the driest in Ireland!!
Allen - seriously ? I thought Cork & Kerry was notoriously the wettest !
Somewhere else you might consider for part of your stay is Co. Wicklow, you could stay on a site in the mountains and also visit Wicklow town and the coast. As others have said, I really don't think it's worth going all the way to Ireland and staying in one place for 4 weeks, there's so much to see. Don't get me started on Donegal.
There is a lovely site called Wavecrest at Cahirdaniel, County Kerry. Right on the rocky coast - lovely views of Dingle Bay. However if you want less windy (its not called Wavecrest for nothing!) and rainy weather, further over to the east - nearer Cork is your best bet for more sun.
Pamela
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Wavecrest is lovely and we really really liked it there (hot summer of 2006), but it's a long way from shops, other than the one at the site entrance, and also petrol stations and cash points, Waterville is the nearest town with these, about 10 miles.
Thanks to you all for your replies. They've certainly given us something to think about. I quite like the sound of Mannix Point near Cahersiveen and also Eagle Point. We may well start off at one of these for a week to try it out. If we like it and the weather suits us we will probably stay there for the duration. Having to constantly erect and dismantle the awning is not something I enjoy which is why we usually settle in one place.
It's not as if we have to travel far to get to Ireland as we live only 15 miles from the Fishguard ferry port. But surprisingly we have never visited Ireland before, tending to travel to Europe for the sun.
I've been in touch with the owner of Mannix Point who confirms there is a good Wifi reception there on certain caravan pitches.
Please keep your suggestions coming as our minds are not totally made up yet.
I've been looking in particular at Eagle Point Camping, Bantry and Anchor Caravan Park or Sir Rogers Caravan Park near Tralee but I don't know if I'd like to be stuck in any of these for 4+ weeks if the weather is like it could be in Ireland - raining. Guarantee me sunshine and I'd have no problem
Where can you guarantee consistent sunny weather in England, Ireland, Wales or Scotland over the course of a summer holiday?
Did you get any rain in Wales last summer? We were washed out of it last summer like most of the above countries.
I think you're generalising a bit too much when you say ''if the weather is like it could be in Ireland-raining''..........................................
From what I remember most sites in southern Ireland have a maximum stay period (to deter travellers from overstaying) i think from memory it is usually 21 night but you would have to check with individual sites. June/July tends to be quite dry but dont forget if you are on the west coast you are open to the atlantic gales.
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Where can you guarantee consistent sunny weather in England, Ireland, Wales or Scotland over the course of a summer holiday? Did you get any rain in Wales last summer? We were washed out of it last summer like most of the above countries. I think you're generalising a bit too much when you say ''if the weather is like it could be in Ireland-raining''..........................................
C'mon.........
Sorry Kilroy, I wasn't intending to generalise. It's just that most occasions when I look at the TV weather forecasts to see what kind of weather is heading our way from the Atlantic it seems to be raining right the way across Ireland. Whatever weather is forecast for us in Pembrokeshire, guaranteed the forecast will be much wetter for Ireland. It does rain where we live but most of it blows over us and lands on England.
We have stayed at both Mannix Point and Wave Crest. Whilst the scenery at Wave Crest is spectacular it is quite isolated and is a good walk to the nearest village Caherdaniel. Mannix Point would win with me hands down. It is right on the coast, there is well stocked supermarket a very short walk away. Caherciveen is a typical small Irish town but not as touristy as some. There are good walks around. Mortimer the owner runs a very clean site. There are regularly musicians playing in the camp kitchen, which is very atmospheric with a peat fire burning. We stayed there for a fortnight last summer and didn't want to come back. As they say the Craic is mighty.
Weather wise, Kerry seems to have its own weather system. We were there during the storms of last summer and all we had was one day of heavyish rain.
Have today booked our ferry using Tesco Deals vouchers and also our first week staying at Mannix Point, Caherciveen which seems to tick all the boxes. Hopefully we'll stay there for the duration.
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. If you want a decent chance of weather but still loads to see and do, Waterford or Kilkenny are good bets. 
