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try cafferys much better than the black stuff anyday.
Southern Ireland . First Visit
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try cafferys much better than the black stuff anyday.
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Guinness is too Dublin. Murphys and Caffreys out west :tongue:
The West coast is the big draw for tourists.
West of Cork, you'll be sure to go via Kinsale. Gourmet capital of Ireland, but damnedable to get parked in the town. Arrive early.
If you get the weather, Mizen Head on the extreme SW is spectacular. Nice cliff-top walk out to the point where you turn and look north up the west coast.
Cracking road up the mountain where you cross from Cork into Kerry. Caha Pass?
Bits of the Ring of Kerry are good, but for me it's overhyped. Dingle peninsula for one is just as good.
Clare is unusual, with the strange Burren landscape. You have Ailwee Caves, Cliffs Of Moher, and the house used for outside shots of Craggy island Parochial House!
Also Nagles of Doolin campsite is a great spot, right on the shore where the Burren meets the Atlantic. Famous O'Connors Pub 1km up the road in the village.
Galway lots of nice scenery and roads out in Connemara.
Cong on the border between counties Galway and Mayo is where The Quiet Man was filmed, if you're of a particular age
Doo Lough pass, on a loop west from Leenanne, then north, and back east to Westport is a lovely run too.
Achill Island in Mayo is fantastic in good weather. 'Atlantic Drive' road round most of it. It's all about the rugged scenery.
Donegal is about my favourite county. Described as 'Ireland in Miniature'. Pretty unspoilt as tourists concentrate on the SW of the island. Cliffs of Teelin 600m drop to the ocean. Stunning. You walk all the way along, or have a short stroll from the carpark just to take in the view.
Ballymastocker Strand near Portsalon much further north is a place I have trouble dragging myself away from. Stand on a empty beach, slowly spin through 360 degrees and it's all breathtaking.
As someone else said above, it's all about the coast in Ireland. Midlands haven't got so much to offer.
The West coast is the big draw for tourists.
West of Cork, you'll be sure to go via Kinsale. Gourmet capital of Ireland, but damnedable to get parked in the town. Arrive early.
If you get the weather, Mizen Head on the extreme SW is spectacular. Nice cliff-top walk out to the point where you turn and look north up the west coast.
Cracking road up the mountain where you cross from Cork into Kerry. Caha Pass?
Bits of the Ring of Kerry are good, but for me it's overhyped. Dingle peninsula for one is just as good.
Clare is unusual, with the strange Burren landscape. You have Ailwee Caves, Cliffs Of Moher, and the house used for outside shots of Craggy island Parochial House!
Also Nagles of Doolin campsite is a great spot, right on the shore where the Burren meets the Atlantic. Famous O'Connors Pub 1km up the road in the village.
Galway lots of nice scenery and roads out in Connemara.
Cong on the border between counties Galway and Mayo is where The Quiet Man was filmed, if you're of a particular age
Doo Lough pass, on a loop west from Leenanne, then north, and back east to Westport is a lovely run too.
Achill Island in Mayo is fantastic in good weather. 'Atlantic Drive' road round most of it. It's all about the rugged scenery.
Donegal is about my favourite county. Described as 'Ireland in Miniature'. Pretty unspoilt as tourists concentrate on the SW of the island. Cliffs of Teelin 600m drop to the ocean. Stunning. You walk all the way along, or have a short stroll from the carpark just to take in the view.
Ballymastocker Strand near Portsalon much further north is a place I have trouble dragging myself away from. Stand on a empty beach, slowly spin through 360 degrees and it's all breathtaking.
As someone else said above, it's all about the coast in Ireland. Midlands haven't got so much to offer.
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Nobody stopped in Dingle then?? Will give it a go anyway....
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Progress !
Left Tramore and tried to get into Waterford for the crystal museum ( The Mrs !). Alas Huge road works meant we were unable to park.
We had been tipped off about O'Donnachas pub in Kilmeaden, where Tuesday night is a traditional open concert night, folk turn up with instruments , sing and even recite monologues. Good food and a field to spend the night. It was lovely ! and the fact that " Auld Tom, a lifetime regular, had passed away earlier that day, added a touching note to the songs that were sung in tribute . His best mate sang Danny boy and we choked up.
We are now in beautiful Dungarvan, to the west, on the coast. They allow parking on the seafront in long truck bays . Not an Aire, but we have had 2 nights here and folk are so kind and chatty.The town is in a gorgious wide bay and we walk 400 yds into the centre . Another music pub tonight .... We'll make the bed up before we go !
Tomorrow we head for Cork, via the Jamesons distillery at Middleton. a Gand Cobh . There's a necessary campsite at Blarney.... Gotta go !
Left Tramore and tried to get into Waterford for the crystal museum ( The Mrs !). Alas Huge road works meant we were unable to park.
We had been tipped off about O'Donnachas pub in Kilmeaden, where Tuesday night is a traditional open concert night, folk turn up with instruments , sing and even recite monologues. Good food and a field to spend the night. It was lovely ! and the fact that " Auld Tom, a lifetime regular, had passed away earlier that day, added a touching note to the songs that were sung in tribute . His best mate sang Danny boy and we choked up.
We are now in beautiful Dungarvan, to the west, on the coast. They allow parking on the seafront in long truck bays . Not an Aire, but we have had 2 nights here and folk are so kind and chatty.The town is in a gorgious wide bay and we walk 400 yds into the centre . Another music pub tonight .... We'll make the bed up before we go !
Tomorrow we head for Cork, via the Jamesons distillery at Middleton. a Gand Cobh . There's a necessary campsite at Blarney.... Gotta go !
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We are arriving late evening on the ferry can you stay in the ferry port?
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fferry?
We were off the ferry and away from the docks in a flash. No security or checks and did not see any parking on the dockside. there are lay-byes as you get out but they could be noisy,
Ask the question on a new thread on the wildcamping forum... There's always an expert there to help you.
Phone the ferry company for advice.
Look at the wildcampingcraic,ie website for a map of aires,pubstops and widing sites. The locals are more than willing to offer advice on where to freecamp and wher to go.
Enjoy your trip .
We were off the ferry and away from the docks in a flash. No security or checks and did not see any parking on the dockside. there are lay-byes as you get out but they could be noisy,
Ask the question on a new thread on the wildcamping forum... There's always an expert there to help you.
Phone the ferry company for advice.
Look at the wildcampingcraic,ie website for a map of aires,pubstops and widing sites. The locals are more than willing to offer advice on where to freecamp and wher to go.
Enjoy your trip .
Pauljenny
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From Cobh
Having a great time on the free carpark near the ,( brilliant ),Titanic Experience, on the waterside. Permitted parking for Motorhomes but no Aire. Lovely views of the busy waterway and easy access to the town. The Cathederal has the biggest Carrillion of bells in the British Isles.. 49 bells, the biggest weighing over 3 tonnes . It can be played like a piano and we had a full hour recital, from Bach to blues! j Good pubs, fine seafood, charming little town, inhabitants ....ditto!
Before Cobh, we called in at Midleton, to use the Aire, just outside the Jameson Distillery Visitor centre,( Overpricey, overrated, did'nt go in !), Filled up with water, discharged the waste and shopped in a charming Farmers market ,This allows us to be free to wild camp for 4 days or so, and allow us to take the train from the nearby station to Cork and Blarney Castle ........ To kiss the stone (!) .
The fun continues :dance:
Having a great time on the free carpark near the ,( brilliant ),Titanic Experience, on the waterside. Permitted parking for Motorhomes but no Aire. Lovely views of the busy waterway and easy access to the town. The Cathederal has the biggest Carrillion of bells in the British Isles.. 49 bells, the biggest weighing over 3 tonnes . It can be played like a piano and we had a full hour recital, from Bach to blues! j Good pubs, fine seafood, charming little town, inhabitants ....ditto!
Before Cobh, we called in at Midleton, to use the Aire, just outside the Jameson Distillery Visitor centre,( Overpricey, overrated, did'nt go in !), Filled up with water, discharged the waste and shopped in a charming Farmers market ,This allows us to be free to wild camp for 4 days or so, and allow us to take the train from the nearby station to Cork and Blarney Castle ........ To kiss the stone (!) .
The fun continues :dance:
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my wife says i swollowed it as i talk to much.:lol-049::lol-049::lol-049::wave:
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Dingle town overnight stop.
Nver did see a response to my question. However I spent two nights parked in the car park opposite the Dingle Harbour & Marina in the large Coach bays, not used at night. It is free parking from 6pm to 8am every night, I left after 8am one day but did not see anyone rushing to get a ticket and blinds still down! Safe place to stop within town for the pubs & music, not exactly quiet but I was in pubs listening to music until late, also seagulls might give you an early call.
Alternative is the second car park by the beach at Ventry, not the one near the village & pub.
Nver did see a response to my question. However I spent two nights parked in the car park opposite the Dingle Harbour & Marina in the large Coach bays, not used at night. It is free parking from 6pm to 8am every night, I left after 8am one day but did not see anyone rushing to get a ticket and blinds still down! Safe place to stop within town for the pubs & music, not exactly quiet but I was in pubs listening to music until late, also seagulls might give you an early call.
Alternative is the second car park by the beach at Ventry, not the one near the village & pub.
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From Kenmare, By the Pier.
Whoosh ! It's been a blurr of Exquisite scenery, Guinness,music, Beamish, gormet fish &seafood, Murphy's and meeting some charming folk. The craic has improved no end since I kissed the blarney stone ! I, ( mistakenly),told the wife it was 1000 steps up to the stone , so she didn't attempt it (!). Alas I have yet to find some Caffreys.
In conjunction with your recommendations, we've been using the excellent " Motorhomecraic ", website which gives a list and map of wildcamping venues. It's been brilliant ,so far.
After Blarney, we had 2 nights at Kinsale, outside the Fort Charles Castle. After a personal guided tour, we walked the 250 yds downhill to The Bulman Pub ,at Summer cove ......, Chowder ,Scallops washed down with the usual Dark fluid.
Onwards to Clonakilty for groceries, Skibereen to sample the famous black and white puddings that go rather well with Guinness!
The plan was to head off down to Mizzen Head but the Local vanners told us that West Cork Council had put height barriers up at all the carparks and the website could offer no help, so we headed for Bantry, where we could take on ,(rare ) LPG.
We arrived to find the central carpark was Barriered and had a sign " No campers or Temporary Dwellings " ! So how come there were 8 MHs on the carpark ! We drove up the side and found that the rear barrier was unlocked and open.It was also the 3-day Bank holiday .... ! Music in the pubs and streets , loads to see within easy walking but not the quietest of nights. They party til 3 !
We dragged ourselves away and followed the winding road through , pretty Glengarriff, over the Caha Pass and down to Busy Kenmare. The website directs us to the Pierside road, about 400yds before the town centre. We are parked with 6 other vans, all well spread out along the side of a picturesque bay, with grey mountains behind green hills on either side. . If the weather remains calm, we're on the morning tourboat for a spot of seal/dolphin and possibly, whale watching.
Good, this motorhoming,...Innit ?
Whoosh ! It's been a blurr of Exquisite scenery, Guinness,music, Beamish, gormet fish &seafood, Murphy's and meeting some charming folk. The craic has improved no end since I kissed the blarney stone ! I, ( mistakenly),told the wife it was 1000 steps up to the stone , so she didn't attempt it (!). Alas I have yet to find some Caffreys.
In conjunction with your recommendations, we've been using the excellent " Motorhomecraic ", website which gives a list and map of wildcamping venues. It's been brilliant ,so far.
After Blarney, we had 2 nights at Kinsale, outside the Fort Charles Castle. After a personal guided tour, we walked the 250 yds downhill to The Bulman Pub ,at Summer cove ......, Chowder ,Scallops washed down with the usual Dark fluid.
Onwards to Clonakilty for groceries, Skibereen to sample the famous black and white puddings that go rather well with Guinness!
The plan was to head off down to Mizzen Head but the Local vanners told us that West Cork Council had put height barriers up at all the carparks and the website could offer no help, so we headed for Bantry, where we could take on ,(rare ) LPG.
We arrived to find the central carpark was Barriered and had a sign " No campers or Temporary Dwellings " ! So how come there were 8 MHs on the carpark ! We drove up the side and found that the rear barrier was unlocked and open.It was also the 3-day Bank holiday .... ! Music in the pubs and streets , loads to see within easy walking but not the quietest of nights. They party til 3 !
We dragged ourselves away and followed the winding road through , pretty Glengarriff, over the Caha Pass and down to Busy Kenmare. The website directs us to the Pierside road, about 400yds before the town centre. We are parked with 6 other vans, all well spread out along the side of a picturesque bay, with grey mountains behind green hills on either side. . If the weather remains calm, we're on the morning tourboat for a spot of seal/dolphin and possibly, whale watching.
Good, this motorhoming,...Innit ?
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from Valencia Island ,off The Ring of Kerry
We did the, (fantastic), boat trip the next morning and then headed north to seeThe Ring Of Kerry around the mountainous Kilarney Penninsular . Another white- knuckle ride with extreme, awesome views and the scenery coming alarmingly a little too close!
We're having a 2 night rest on this little island , the most westerly part of Ireland. Sunday will find us at Kilorglin, for the opening of the " Puck Fair " ... ( have to be VERY carefull how we say this !) , for the opening of a 3 day party where they crown and gown a goat,place it on a high plinth in the town centre ,to rule proceedings as they take temporary independance from the Irish State.
We did the, (fantastic), boat trip the next morning and then headed north to seeThe Ring Of Kerry around the mountainous Kilarney Penninsular . Another white- knuckle ride with extreme, awesome views and the scenery coming alarmingly a little too close!
We're having a 2 night rest on this little island , the most westerly part of Ireland. Sunday will find us at Kilorglin, for the opening of the " Puck Fair " ... ( have to be VERY carefull how we say this !) , for the opening of a 3 day party where they crown and gown a goat,place it on a high plinth in the town centre ,to rule proceedings as they take temporary independance from the Irish State.
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A bit of a late reply but here goes. This site Ierland: Camperplaatsen Ierland (GPS), Free places to stay for your motorhome, Ireland Camperplaces we have found very useful though you have to navigate the Dutch language. Kilrush in county Clare is interesting and we wilded outside the yacht area and the garda drove past and left us alone. County Cork as everyone says is superb but Connemara is beautiful too. Wild at Clifden at the end of Beach road. Enjoy!
A bit of a late reply but here goes. This site Ierland: Camperplaatsen Ierland (GPS), Free places to stay for your motorhome, Ireland Camperplaces we have found very useful though you have to navigate the Dutch language. Kilrush in county Clare is interesting and we wilded outside the yacht area and the garda drove past and left us alone. County Cork as everyone says is superb but Connemara is beautiful too. Wild at Clifden at the end of Beach road. Enjoy!