Ireland

[umbongocat]

We're planning a trip to Ireland on the 27th December for 5 to 6 nights. Would like to drive from Dublin to around Limerick and then down to the National Park and mountains and back up through Cork on our way back. Anyone any experience of bongoing in Ireland and recommendations of campsites that are open all year ?

[JDS]

Hi Cat

Found this on another forum it may help

In the August Edition of Newsletter 275.David & Betty 9th June For those unfortunate to have missed the Newsletter, I can brieflygive a brief rundown on "Safe Nights Ireland"
Basicallly acouple called Frank and Helen Ryan and new members find people who will allow them to park on their property for 10 euro per night. At their time of writing there were around 150 sites.
NO Cl type sites in Southern Ireland but the Caravan club have around 30. The Camping & Caravanning Club have only around 12.
The sum of 10 euro is a bargain as normal site fees are a rip-off. (this according to comments on the net) plus own experiences. So look up the lGoogle site Safe Nights Ireland.com and read all about it.
Happy Motoring George Harrison

[umbongocat]

Hi Cat

Found this on another forum it may help

In the August Edition of Newsletter 275.David & Betty 9th June For those unfortunate to have missed the Newsletter, I can brieflygive a brief rundown on "Safe Nights Ireland"
Basicallly acouple called Frank and Helen Ryan and new members find people who will allow them to park on their property for 10 euro per night. At their time of writing there were around 150 sites.
NO Cl type sites in Southern Ireland but the Caravan club have around 30. The Camping & Caravanning Club have only around 12.
The sum of 10 euro is a bargain as normal site fees are a rip-off. (this according to comments on the net) plus own experiences. So look up the lGoogle site Safe Nights Ireland.com and read all about it.
Happy Motoring George Harrison

Thanks Dave I'll look it up tonight

[crazy uncle gray g]

Hi Cat,

Kerry, Scully and I toured the whole of the coast of Ireland for a fortnight and only ever stopped for 3 nights at 3 official sites and that was only to recharge batteries and take a warm shower, the place is fanatastic for wild camping and no one bats an eyelid, some of our overnight spots where just stunning.
If you would like any more info just shout
Take a gander if you like

http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g123/ ... ff8418.pbw

[umbongocat]

Hi Cat,

Kerry, Scully and I toured the whole of the coast of Ireland for a fortnight and only ever stopped for 3 nights at 3 official sites and that was only to recharge batteries and take a warm shower, the place is fanatastic for wild camping and no one bats an eyelid, some of our overnight spots where just stunning.
If you would like any more info just shout
Take a gander if you like

http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g123/ ... ff8418.pbw

Thanks I've sent you a PM. We only have 6 nights all together in Ireland.. wish we could have taken two weeks

[maxheadroom]

umbongocat,
if you are coming from London why not do the M4 to Fishguard and get the ferry to Rosslare lovely drive.
spent a month around Ireland back in the late 80's and wild camped everywhere.
drive the ring of Kerry, Blarney and Bantry bay great place to go, have fun and don't forget the photos

[umbongocat]

umbongocat,
if you are coming from London why not do the M4 to Fishguard and get the ferry to Rosslare lovely drive.
spent a month around Ireland back in the late 80's and wild camped everywhere.
drive the ring of Kerry, Blarney and Bantry bay great place to go, have fun and don't forget the photos

We're booked on the Holy Head to Dublin Ferry as we're visiting Debs on our way to and back from Ireland. Will look at Kerry, Blarney and Bantry Bay on the map and see if it fits in on our route. We were thinking of Galway down to Kilarney then have to head back to Cork to visit friends before we head back to dublin