Southern Ireland

[Mossystone]

This may be the wrong forum for this question but Ireland is European so here goes.
We have booked the Holyhead to Dublin ferry and plan to tour Southern Ireland for a couple of weeks. ( would like longer but not possible) .
Stupid questions:-
1) What, if any, are the legal requirements. paperwork, emergency kit etc
2) Can we wild camp legally?
3) Is membership of C&cc any use there?
4) We plan to tour area south and west of Dublin. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[ozzy1955]

Hi Mossystone.
We went over around six years ago did take our passports plus insurance but nobody ever checked them, we did wild camp a couple of times one lovely place called Passage East a small fishing village south of Waterford, spent 2 nights on the harbour side and they provided a water tap too.
At that time there was a couple of local pubs and a good Chinese but that was about all. A small ferry can then take you to the other side to carry on your trip without having to go all the way back to Waterford to cross the estuary or carry on around the most southerly part of Ireland, some beautiful scenery over there.

 

[witzend]

Have a look here https://wildcamping.co.uk/threads/eire-wild-atlantic-way.78102/

And check moon fruit for stop overs http://www.wildcamping.moonfruit.com/total-ireland/4572721487

 

[trevskoda]

You will never be ask for paperwork,not a lot round Dublin exept nutters t leaves etc,head up a bit to newgrange and boyne valley if historic history is your thing.
Wicklow mountains are good and there is a c/site there,you could also head up east coast to co down and mourns /newcastle area ,on way up try N1 R173 Carlingford /omeath where there is a over night camp spot at boat club on right just north past the castle blue buildings.

 

[Mossystone]

Hi Mossystone.
We went over around six years ago did take our passports plus insurance but nobody ever checked them, we did wild camp a couple of times one lovely place called Passage East a small fishing village south of Waterford, spent 2 nights on the harbour side and they provided a water tap too.
At that time there was a couple of local pubs and a good Chinese but that was about all. A small ferry can then take you to the other side to carry on your trip without having to go all the way back to Waterford to cross the estuary or carry on around the most southerly part of Ireland, some beautiful scenery over there.

Thank you, It's on our list.

 

[Mossystone]

Have a look here https://wildcamping.co.uk/threads/eire-wild-atlantic-way.78102/

And check moon fruit for stop overs

Excellent link. Thank you

 

[Mossystone]

You will never be ask for paperwork,not a lot round Dublin exept nutters t leaves etc,head up a bit to newgrange and boyne valley if historic history is your thing.
Wicklow mountains are good and there is a c/site there,you could also head up east coast to co down and mourns /newcastle area ,on way up try N1 R173 Carlingford /omeath where there is a over night camp spot at boat club on right just north past the castle blue buildings.

Thanks Very useful info.

 

[jagmanx]

We drove from Larne (NI) round the North coast then down the west coast and then to Rosslare
Wildcamping most of the time !
Disposing of
the cassette was a challenge (as they say) Campsites will not allow casual poo dumping even for a payment unless you stay
Grey water OK
Fresh water OK (harbours)
Rubbish a problem but we would unpack all the food from its packaging whilst still in the supermarket carpark and then donate the packaging whence it came.
Passports etc never checked !
People friendly a few aire type stops or farmers camp-sites
Roads empty but narrow in places (WaW in particular)
as I post rubbish and poo the only issues.

 

[trevskoda]

There is and always was a agreement between ireland and england of free movement so no passports required,do carry ins docs and licence,in southern ireland excessive speeding can result of van/car being impounded to a fine is paid,can be high,but up north ok.
Do remember all will be closed to easter except pubs and shops,donegall is a better bet by far.wild camp anywhere and lots to see like dunree fort etc.

 

[Mossystone]

We drove from Larne (NI) round the North coast then down the west coast and then to Rosslare
Wildcamping most of the time !
Disposing of
the cassette was a challenge (as they say) Campsites will not allow casual poo dumping even for a payment unless you stay
Grey water OK
Fresh water OK (harbours)
Rubbish a problem but we would unpack all the food from its packaging whilst still in the supermarket carpark and then donate the packaging whence it came.
Passports etc never checked !
People friendly a few aire type stops or farmers camp-sites
Roads empty but narrow in places (WaW in particular)
as I post rubbish and poo the only issues.

thanks jagmanx

 

[trevskoda]

We drove from Larne (NI) round the North coast then down the west coast and then to Rosslare
Wildcamping most of the time !
Disposing of
the cassette was a challenge (as they say) Campsites will not allow casual poo dumping even for a payment unless you stay
Grey water OK
Fresh water OK (harbours)
Rubbish a problem but we would unpack all the food from its packaging whilst still in the supermarket carpark and then donate the packaging whence it came.
Passports etc never checked !
People friendly a few aire type stops or farmers camp-sites
Roads empty but narrow in places (WaW in particular)
as I post rubbish and poo the only issues.

You went the wrong way,up me lad,you missed all this.

 

[Mossystone]

There is and always was a agreement between ireland and england of free movement so no passports required,do carry ins docs and licence,in southern ireland excessive speeding can result of van/car being impounded to a fine is paid,can be high,but up north ok.
Do remember all will be closed to easter except pubs and shops,donegall is a better bet by far.wild camp anywhere and lots to see like dunree fort etc.

Thank you Trevscoda, Do you know of an Irish version of the wildcamp map? I think we would favour pub stops if available.

 

[trevskoda]

Thank you Trevscoda, Do you know of an Irish version of the wildcamp map? I think we would favour pub stops if available.

Sorry no but you can join the craic irish site known as motorhome ireland these days and free.
All depends where you go ,many up north round donegal and just about all beach carparks pubs will take you,dumping rubbish and loo will be the big problem as they pay down south by having to buy tickets,some places have the odd skip.
there is a apt MOTORHOME PARKING IRELAND witch will serve you well.

 

[witzend]

found this today https://tinyurl.com/t2m8zfg maybe worth a look

 

[delicagirl]

this is an advert for guinness !!! The south of ireland - ROI - is a magic place. You can wander about, park and sleep overnight in a lot of places for free and no one worries you. Waste disposal IS a problem. Privatisation of waste disposal 2-3 years ago meant that the cost of rubbish soared in ROI so some folks even padlock their wheelie bins. With regards to street litter bins - cut up your waste very small indeed and put it in tiny bags to put into street or garage bins. Some farmers are being offered council help to offer camper van basic facilities - waste disposal and water and sometimes EHU. The Wild Atlantic Way has been overwhelmingly popular and the councils have not caught up with the demand for facilities. nevertheless it is a WONDERFUL country to visit.

 

[Fisherman]

Well Trev when I plan a trip round your island I know where to come.
great posts Trev, you are a star.

 

[trevskoda]

To be honest there are much better places than the wild Atlantic way,the very north west is by fare the best and wilding is normal,lots of places of interest unless you a boozer unlike me.
I could go on for days talking about good places to go see,the nicest run for me is from Letterkenny up the N56 turning left at termon R251 witch will take you to the national park and castle house,next dunlewy center where the errigal mountain and lakes below will amaze,come see for your self.
There are also some good new camp sites also.

 

[Debroos]

this is an advert for guinness !!! The south of ireland - ROI - is a magic place. You can wander about, park and sleep overnight in a lot of places for free and no one worries you. Waste disposal IS a problem. Privatisation of waste disposal 2-3 years ago meant that the cost of rubbish soared in ROI so some folks even padlock their wheelie bins. With regards to street litter bins - cut up your waste very small indeed and put it in tiny bags to put into street or garage bins. Some farmers are being offered council help to offer camper van basic facilities - waste disposal and water and sometimes EHU. The Wild Atlantic Way has been overwhelmingly popular and the councils have not caught up with the demand for facilities. nevertheless it is a WONDERFUL country to visit.

Yup, she's right!

 

[Mossystone]

Thank you everyone for the hints and links. Have had a few computer problems so have only just managed to access the site after a few days off. Great info. Much appreciated. really looking forward to our trip in the summer.

 

[witzend]

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