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Goosey Island – a real gem in The Ring of Kerry
Goosey Island is delightful. A real gem in The Ring of Kerry that sparkled in the September sunshine, living up to its reputation and more. You have to go there to see for yourself. There are places which are embedded in the folklore of Irish camping culture and road...
Beach, Bar, Campsite … I died and went to Camper Heaven
Camper Heaven - blue skies living at The Beach Bar in Aughris Head, Sligo. 'The place has palm trees and Ben Bulben as a backdrop for heaven’s sake, a full menu from midday and fresh crispy pints served al fresco with your food. With flood alerts in the south of the...
Loop Head to Lahinch – 24 hours in Clare – a photo essay
A full house at Lahinch as the bus bays are temporarily commandeered in the absence of coach tours. It does go to illustrate the demand for Aire type facilities at such popular locations.There is plenty to see along this rugged and dramatic stretch of coastline. On a...
A popular port o’ call in Killybegs
The ballad singing sessions in pubs has fallen silent for now but the charm of Killybegs is as enduring as ever. It could be argued that any road trip to Donegal isn’t worth its salt without a port of call to Killybegs.Killybegs, the spiritual home of the Irish...
Lar Lynch and the big white lie at the heart of the #Staycation
The Wild Atlantic Way will have to be more than just a clever marketing slogan, with rusty signs and viewing points for Instagram opportunities if the indigenous tourism sector is going to retain its customers and reputation in the years ahead. Lar Lynch was a fabled...
The summer the world went camping – choices and challenges of 2020
There has been an unprecedented upsurge in camping activity this summer with upward pressure on prices and availability of vehicles and spaces. Most campsites are booked out for the remainder of August and many are not taking tents. 2020, the year the world...