I was wondering if anyone could give me help and advice on camping in Ireland.
I am looking to camp in the southern part of Eire, and was wondering where is a good website to start looking for campsites. I am planning on going from mid march till the end of the month.
Are Electric Hookups widely available, what sort of experiences have members had in Eire.
All advice is greatly appreciated.
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This thread should really be under "Caravanning and Camping Abroad"! No doubt it will be moved by Admin and you should get a few more suggestions, Meanwhile, have a look on Camp Site Search (Overseas Campsites). Also Discoverireland.ie has a list.
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This site is handy too, http://www.camping-ireland.ie/
The discover Ireland site is also good. Electric hook ups are pretty common on campsites. Not every pitch will have them but they are available.
"I think camping is generally just catching on over there...."
I'm 30, Irish and have been camping in Ireland since I was a kid. Camping isn't as popular as in the UK but lots of people camp and there are a good many campsites around. It's nice that way as the good places don't get that crowded and there are loads of great smaller less well known campsites around.
I'm Irish (have lived in UK for 20 years) and I went camping in Kerry 2 years ago. As was mentioned most Irsih people think only crazy people camp so all my Irish family thought I was a little bit crazy. We went in August and experienced gale force winds and torrential rain which sounds about right for Irish weather. We based ourselves at O'Connors which had good basic facilities but there isn't onsite entertainment and it is a drive to the pub (worth the trip though food very good). Plenty to do and see in this area but you need to drive everywhere but Ireland is like that!!! The Cliffs of Moher, Lisdoovarna and Lahich are all within reasonable driving distance. Details of site I stayed at attached but bear in mind it is literally on the coast (you can actually see the ocean) so can be very windy.
O'Connor's Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
Doolin
Quote: Originally posted by Bionic.Laura on 31/1/2010
"I think camping is generally just catching on over there...." I'm 30, Irish and have been camping in Ireland since I was a kid. Camping isn't as popular as in the UK but lots of people camp and there are a good many campsites around. It's nice that way as the good places don't get that crowded and there are loads of great smaller less well known campsites around.
My husband is from Cavan.......and the entire county seems to think we are insane for camping......but it was a generalisation...sorry
My hubbys family is Irish - we got that are you crazy - look when we said we were thinking of camping in Ireland. We were going to do it last Whit but were put off by lots of people on here advising me that a week wasn't long enough
There is a site on the south east corner of Ireland near Caherdaniel,I think it may be called Wavecrest,fantastic site and location. Also check out Barleycove in West Cork.Also Westport House, Westport.Beautiful countryside,great people,you just need to be lucky with the weather. The sites do not have a lot of the facilities of european sites,i.e.entertainment,but you are never too far from the pub! Great unspoilt landscapes,unpolluted sea`s,great seafood. Hey,I nearly talked myself out of going to France this year.....,not quite.You will really enjoy Ireland.
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Wavecrest is lovely, haven't stayed at the others. Went to Westport House and they wanted EUR 39 per night for a caravan with EHU and this was a few years ago, we stayed at Croagh Patrick a few miles down the road. Personally I wouldn't fancy the idea of camping under continually wet canvas (unless you are very lucky).
Please be aware though that in March, it will likely be very, very cold, and wet - and a lot of sites won't be open, Easter is a more common opening date.
Have you any idea where you want to go / what you want to see ? The Southern part fo Eire is quite big, there is the 'sunny' South East of Wexford, the hills of Wicklow, historic Kilkenny, Waterford then over on the West there is Cork, Kerry, Clare and Galway - all of these are decent places to visit for a week and they all have their own selling points.
Hand on heart - at that time of year I would use B&Bs or hostels.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Camping in Ireland
