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Here we present campsites and pitches in Ireland - from scenic campsites along the Causeway Coastal Route to city centre campsites in places like Galway. We also offer personalised tips on things to see and do nearby, while you're on the road. We list pitches and campsites from north to south. Fasten your seatbelts because we're leaving!
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Why camp in Ireland?
Ireland and Northern Ireland is a stunningly beautiful place to discover, with green countryside, historic sights and charming towns. You can take your campervan on a ferry, or hire one locally. Some of the most beautiful roads are very narrow, so the country is best suited to smaller caravans. There are plenty of campsites, and instead of traditional pitches you can sign up for something called 'Safe Nights Ireland'.
Campsites and pitches in Ireland - from north to south
CastLeRock/Benone - Camping Deighan caravans
- DescriptionLarge and well-maintained campsite on a long sandy beach.
- Service: Electricity, water, service buildings and a bar nearby. No WiFi.
- Price: ca 260 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Benone Caravan Park, 5 Benone Avenue, Limavady, BT49 0LQ
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Beaches in Northern Ireland and Mullaghmore Head.
Cushendall - Cushendall caravan park
- DescriptionA simple, but very modern and well-maintained campsite with great views of the sea. There are also some nice glamping cabins.
- ServiceElectricity, water, service centre and good WiFi included in the price. If you want to "stream" from the Internet, you have to pay extra.
- Price: about 247 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here62 Coast Road, Cushendall, Co Antrim, BT44 0QW
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Causeway Coastal Route and Carrickfergus Castle.
Killyleagh, Downpatrick - Delamont country park campsite
- DescriptionA well-maintained and very green campsite right next to a country park with hiking trails, a pond with birds and activities for children. There is also a restaurant within walking distance.
- Service: Electricity, water and service centres.
- Price: about 230 kr/day incl. electricity, with the discount card "The Camping and Caravanning Club" in May 2018.
- Find here19 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, BT30 9RG.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Castle Ward (Winterfell in Game of Thrones)
Castlebar - Lough Lannagh village and camping
- DescriptionA simple but well-maintained campsite, which almost feels like pitches in Ireland. Walking distance into town along the lake.
- Service: Electricity, water, service house and WiFi included in the price, but not working when we were there.
- Price: ca 230 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Drive into Castlebar and then follow signs for "Lough Lannagh Village", Old Westport Road, Castlebar, County Mayo.
Rush, north of Dublin North beach caravan park
- DescriptionA nice campsite located right next to a beautiful sandy beach.
- Service: Electricity, water and service centre. No WiFi.
- Price: ca 230 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Drive towards Rush. Located on North Beach in Rush.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Dublin and Ardgillan Castle.
Dublin - Camac valley caravan and camping park
- DescriptionA large and well-maintained campsite, in a good location for visiting Dublin (buses run regularly).
- Service: Electricity, water, service centre and WiFi, which did not work when we were there.
- Price: about 350 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find hereCorkargh Park, Green Isle Link Road, D22 DR60, Dublin 22, Ireland.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Dublin, the monastic village of Glendalough and the Powerscourt waterfall.
Galway - Salthill caravan park
- DescriptionA modern and well-maintained campsite, well located for visiting Galway (40 min walk or 10 min bus, which runs every 20 minutes).
- Service: Electricity, water, sanitary facilities and well-functioning WiFi included in the price.
- Price: about 380 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find hereSalthill Caravan Park, Salthill, Galway.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Galway with pubs and music.
Doolin - Nagles camping and caravan park
- DescriptionA large and beautiful campsite with a great location by the sea, on the cliffs of Doolin and for visiting the Cliffs of Moher.
- Service: Electricity, water, service centre and WiFi working in parts of the campsite.
- Price: ca 260 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Drive towards Doolin and follow the signs to the sea and to Nagles camping: Nagles Camping & Caravan Park, Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Dunguarie Castle and the caves. Doolin Cave and Ailwee Cave.
Cashel - O'Briens Cashel lodge and camping park
- DescriptionA relatively small and simple, but nice and well-maintained, campsite right next to the Rock of Cashel attraction. Works just as well as pitches in Ireland!
- Service: Electricity, water, sanitary facilities and showers included in the price. No WiFi.
- Price: ca 260 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: The site is located below the Rock of Cashel, right next to the cow pasture with the Hore Abbey ruins. Tom & Brid O'Brien, Rock House, Cashel, Co Tipperary.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: The Rock of Cashel and Hore Abbey
Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula - Castlegregory. Green acres caravan and camping park
- DescriptionA relatively large and well-maintained campsite located right next to a long and fine sandy beach.
- Service: Electricity, water, service centre and WiFi included in the price.
- Price: ca 230 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Located on the coast in Aughacasla, just east of Castlegregory.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Around the Dingle peninsula, with the old Gallarus Oratory church.
Killarney - Flesk caravan and camping park
- DescriptionA well-maintained and attractive campsite in a good location for visiting the town of Killarney (1.5km from the centre).
- Service: Electricity, water, service house and WiFi included in the price (but which worked a little off and on when we were here).
- Price: about 330 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Located on the right hand side of the road towards Killarney, coming from the National Park. Muckross Road, Killarney.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Killarney National Park, Killarney town, Muckross House and Ross Castle.
Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry - Glenross caravan and camping park
- DescriptionA well maintained and nice, but rather basic campsite. Good location to experience the Ring of Kerry.
- Service: Electricity, water, service house and excellent WiFi included in the price.
- Price: ca 230 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Located just east of Glenbeigh, relatively close to the road. Glenbeigh Village V93 HF64.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Ring of Kerry road trip with Valentia Island and boat trip to Skellig Michael Island.
Valentia Island - Valentia Island caravan and camping park
- DescriptionA relatively small and simple, but well maintained and modern campsite.
- Service: Electricity, water, service house and excellent WiFi included in the price.
- Price: about 280 kr/day incl. electricity in May 2018.
- Find here: Located relatively close to the ferry terminal on Valentia. Knightstown, Valentia Island.
- See and do in the neighbourhood: Ring of Kerry road trip with Valentia Island and boat trip to Skellig Michael Island.
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Driving and camping in Ireland
- Countries: Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Capital cities: Dublin and Belfast
- Residents: Ireland over 4.7 million and Northern Ireland 1.8 million.
- Language: English and Irish
- Currency: Euro in Ireland and Pound Sterling in Northern Ireland
- Price mode: A little cheaper than in Sweden
- El: Adapter required
- Water: Drinkable
- Religion: Christianity
- Flag: The flag of Ireland is green, white and orange.
Travelling to Ireland
- Flight: We flew with SAS directly and it took two hours to get to Dublin. We took a taxi to a motorhome company and rented a small 5.40 metre motorhome to take us around Ireland.
- Ferry: Another option is to take a ferry from the UK or France.
Roads and driving in Ireland
- Roads: Ireland has left-hand traffic, and many roads are very narrow, sometimes with high kerbs.
- Road tolls: On most roads there are no tolls, but there are bridges, tunnels and occasional motorway sections where there is a charge. The toll is usually paid at toll booths, but there is also a stretch outside Dublin that has no toll booth. You can pay afterwards via Pay zone or eflow.
- Speed limits: Passenger cars and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes drive on the 120 motorway, 80 or 100. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must not exceed 80 km/h.
- Per mille limit: 0.5 (0.2 for new licence holders)
- Traffic rules: Talking on a handheld phone and sending text messages while driving is prohibited.
- Words in traffic: Yield means giving preference
- Fuel: Diesel and 95 and 98 octane petrol. There are also plenty of charging points for electric cars.
- Parking rules: A parking disc is used in some places.
The wheels of wrongly parked cars can be locked and will be unlocked once the fine has been paid. - Security: Make sure you have Roadside Assistance, so that you can get help on the spot in case of an accident. The emergency number for the country's emergency services is 112.
Rules on camping and caravanning in Ireland
- There are plenty of campsites in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Instead of traditional caravanning sites in Ireland, Safe Nights Ireland is a membership scheme that provides access to around 350 basic caravanning sites in Ireland.
- Free camping is only allowed if the landowner has given permission. It is also not permitted to spend the night in a motorhome parked on a road, street or car park.
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