Southern Ireland anyone?

[Sam Vimes]

We've been chatting with some friends who've just come back from three weeks in Southern Ireland but not caravaning.

We've never been but it got Mrs V curious about taking the caravan there.

Has anyone done that? Are there good sites; what are the roads like for towing etc. Is it compulsory to drink Guinness...yuk!

 

[Hutch]

Never been there with the caravan, but a lovely place, weather when We were there was always " Softish" food is great, Murphys stout is available slightly sweeter than UK Guinness, Irish Guinness is a much nicer drink. And never take your Drink from the bar until the barman says it's yours.

 

[otherclive]

We've been chatting with some friends who've just come back from three weeks in Southern Ireland but not caravaning.

We've never been but it got Mrs V curious about taking the caravan there.

Has anyone done that? Are there good sites; what are the roads like for towing etc. Is it compulsory to drink Guinness...yuk!

We didn’t take the caravan but hired cottages. We stayed in Glenbeigh on the Ring and there were nice sites in the vicinity. Our other location was An Spiddal on Galway Bay. We travelled extensively around those two areas and in general the roads were fine for caravans or motorhomes. Like here though you need to check your route.

My avatar are the two dogs facing the rising sun on Galway Bay. Lovely area, but ferry was expensive just fir a car.

 

[GUMPY]

We go every year, normally Fishguard,-Rosslare. Just come back Dublin - Holyhead. It was very different😱.
Fishguard and Rosslare are much more relaxed 😉

Motorways are generally empty😉
N roads are fine, R a bit smaller, L roads can be a hair-raising experience 😱
Speed limit is 80km when towing.
It's not cheap, food is generally more expensive than at home.

Pitchup.com gives a fair selection of sites.

Sites I will recommend and will go back to:

Home

The Norman View Motorhome Park

www.thenormanview.com

this is our first stop from the boat it says motorhomes but they do take caravans.

Home - Ballinacourty House

2024 Park Availability – March 28th to September 21st Welcome to Ballinacourty House Caravan and Camping Park Ballinacourty House Caravan and Camping Park is located in the heart of the Glen of Aherlow, in the grounds of an 18th century country estate. It is a family run park with fabulous views...

camping.ie

Just south of Tipperary near the CMhC site

Lough Ree East Caravan Camping-Athlone-Fishing-Kayaking-Jetty-Dog friendly

Lough Ree East Caravan and Camping site. Located near the busy town of Athlone, on the lake shore and bordered by a river, we cater to a wide range of activities such as fishing, kayaking and boating. We are a 2 minute walk from the pub. Perfect for a family break or a friends' weekend away...

loughreeeastcamping.wixsite.com

Excellent if you like water nearby, I take my kayak , good local pub

The Pipers Inn Killaloe Co Clare, Best Killaloe Restaurant, Where to eat in Killaloe, Traditional Irish Pub Killaloe

Official website of The Pipers Inn pub and restaurant in Killaloe Co Clare. One of Killaloe's best restaurants and eating places offering great food, drink and traditional Irish music sessions in a warm friendly atmosphere

www.thepipersinn.ie

Has a campsite and the food is to die for.

All get busy at weekends and holidays.

If you search on Google maps for caravan sites, many that come up are static van sites so you have to pick and choose 🤔

 

[Sam Vimes]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Buckman]

We went in 2016 with the caravan arriving at Rossclare and travelled across to the west coast. The road was appalling and one of the worst national roads we have travelled on. Caravan parks where we stayed were very nice.

However the good news is that we hardly saw anyone drinking Guinness in any of the pubs as it is probably too expensive. We never ate out either so cannot comment on restaurants and prices. However either way a great country to visit when it wasn't raining. No wonder it is called the Emerald Island.

 

[GUMPY]

However either way a great country to visit when it wasn't raining.

We have been really lucky for the last 3 years only one or two days of rain in 6 weeks over there. Plenty of night time rain but that's not a problem.

 

[Buckman]

We have been really lucky for the last 3 years only one or two days of rain in 6 weeks over there. Plenty of night time rain but that's not a problem.

We went in early September so that could have been the issue. Ireland is well worth a visit.

 

[GUMPY]

We went in early September so that could have been the issue. Ireland is well worth a visit.

We normally go May / June so that could well help.

 

[GaryB]

Interesting discussion as it’s always been on our “shall we go?” lists

 

[Buckman]

Interesting discussion as it’s always been on our “shall we go?” lists

It is definitely worth the trip if you do not eat or drink out often.

 

[CrewOVtwo]

Late to the party, but we have done the south a few times in our old caravan (about 12 years ago), and very much recommend a trip to there.

We have stayed in, Wexford, Waterlow, Blarney, and Dunmore East.

The road network was excellent and the Irish hospitality just what you would expect - when we stayed just outside Blarney, in the evening we would walk a mile down to the village to visit the pubs, and the landlord would always insist he run us back to the site in his car.

It would be remiss of me not to mention one of the finest beaches we have visited in the world, so visit Inchadonney if you are anywhere near Cork.

 

[Buckman]

We stayed at a campsite near Cork, but I think we ha done good day as it rained constantly and this was early Sept. Beautiful country and worth a visit, but ferry is expensive. We went from Pembroke to Rosslee.