by Holly Tribe
Ireland. The word alone conjures up thoughts of rolling green hills, dramatic coastlines and intimate drinking holes; arguably the perfect surroundings for a caravan holiday.
Renowned for their hospitable ways, our celtic cousins have a plethora of stunning caravan sites across the country – so whether you’re looking for a tranquil getaway at an adult’s only site, or fun for all the family (including the dog!) there are plenty of options.
In celebration of St Patrick’s Day, we’ve had a look at five stunning caravan parks located across the Emerald Isle.
Adults only caravan site
If you’re looking for a quiet site to get away from it all, Lough Arrow Touring Caravan Park provides a tranquil location set on the banks of the stunning Lough Arrow lake in the North West of Ireland. Guests are welcome to enjoy the comfortable club room with its range of games and log burning stove, and outdoor golf practice nets and a boules pitch are also available.
Price: Euro 18/ night
Address: Ballynary, Riverstown, County Sligo
Tel: +353 071 96 66018
Caravan site by the beach
Located on Ireland’s mid western peninsula, the Renvyle Beach Camping & Caravan Park has direct access to a stunning white sandy beach. Hot showers, a sanitary block and spring water taps come in useful after a day at the beach to wash off all the sand before you get back into your caravan or tent! Sorry – no dogs allowed between July and August.
Price: Rates available on request.
Address: Tullybeg, Renvyle, Co Galway
Tel: +353 095 43462
5 star caravan site
Ballyness Caravan Park is a multi award winning site located in Northern Ireland. Within striking distance of the famous Giant’s Causeway, Old Bushman’s Distillery and many other attractions the site has 48 hardstanding pitches set over three distinct landscaped areas. It was awarded the AA Caravan Park of the Year 2010 for Scotland and Northern Ireland and has free hot showers and a library and games area.
Price: £22/ night
Address: 40 Castlecatt Road, Bushmills, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT57 8TN
Tel: 028 2073 2393
Caravan park near Dublin
If you want to be closer to the action of Ireland’s bustling capital city, the Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping Park has 163 touring pitches and is just a short drive away. There’s a public bus stop just outside the park gates and from here the Dublin City Tour Bus will pick up passengers at 9.30am every day for a guided tour of the city. The site offers 24 hour security and a late and early check in service.
Price: Euro 21 – 24/night
Address: Naas Road, Dublin-22,
Tel: +353 1 4640644
Dogs welcome
There’s over 100 extra wide hardstanding pitches available at the Woodlands Park on the south-western peninsula of Ireland. Dogs are permitted on site – if they are kept on a lead and only walked by adults, and when you want to stretch your legs, there are extensive private dog walking trails in a woodland behind the park.
Price: £18 – 21/ night
Address: Dan Spring Rd, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 66 7121235
