Trip to Ireland

[Paul Roe]

Has anyone been to Ireland?
Looking at the reviews most of the site's don't sound very nice

 

[Trevor Brown]

I live in Ireland. In my experience generally the sites here don't compare with the Club sites in UK. There are some exceptions - Loughshore (near Belfast), Drumaheglis (near Giants Causeway), Roundwood (near Dublin), and there is an excellent site at Eagle Point (near Ballylickey Co Cork).

 

[Trevor Brown]

I should also have added that I stayed a couple of years ago at Kilkenny, and the site was pretty good.

 

[paradise city]

There's nothing to do in Ireland anyway. There's no scenery worth talking about. There's no culture or history. The food is terrible. The people are really unfriendly.

Better off going somewhere with nice sites...

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[Trevor Brown]

There's nothing to do in Ireland anyway. There's no scenery worth talking about. There's no culture or history. The food is terrible. The people are really unfriendly.

Better off going somewhere with nice sites...

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That enlightened and cultured response certainly disproves the theory that California Club forum members are courteous and intelligent ...

 

[paradise city]

Can't handle a bit of sarcasm, Trevor?
If you're willing to discount a trip to a country based on a few site reviews on the Internet then be my guest, or not as the case may be.

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[paradise city]

I live in Ireland. In my experience generally the sites here don't compare with the Club sites in UK. There are some exceptions - Loughshore (near Belfast), Drumaheglis (near Giants Causeway), Roundwood (near Dublin), and there is an excellent site at Eagle Point (near Ballylickey Co Cork).

You realise 2 of the sites you mention there are in the UK? Intelligent and courteous.

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[Trevor Brown]

They are that's correct ... I assume you also realise they are in Ireland ... or maybe you don't...

I never realised being boorish was called being sarcastic ....

And on the matter of internet recommendations, I am glad to say I have based some of my decisions on recommendations given by intelligent internet users, and strangely enough, found them to have been excellent

 

[paradise city]

So the sites here in the UK don't compare to the sites in the UK? OK.

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[clarinetbcn]

I think, or used to think, that those of us who have chosen the California as a way of life have more in common, and more joy in that choice, than that which divides us by nationalities. That's what has made this forum so special to me. If we want to talk about national conflicts, we could go anywhere. I live in Barcelona, where a slip of the tongue can put you indelibly on one side or the other of whether what the French call their Roselló is actually Catalunya Nord, an unresolved issue much more conflictive that the current issue of independence. I come to this forum to share information and learn from others who share a vision of life which brings us back to a close contact with nature, something which many in our different countries have forgotten. It's easy to divide, but I have always felt that those who choose this way of life have something to offer to those around us, whatever country they come from.

 

[Eber123]

Good morning,

There are wonderful aeas and places in Ireland - just as it is in many other countries. I must admit that I don't have a lot of experience with camps sites in Ireland, but the few we visited were ok (certainly not worse than the once on the continent).

Wicklow mountains, Ring of Kerry, Wild Atlantic Way in general, Mayo, Donegal all those areas have their own charm. Also the midlands can be great. I believe if one comes to visit with an open heart will find beatiful places.

People are friendly and helpful if approached with courtesy and respect - as everywhere in the world. I believe that Ireland is always worth a visit, there is so much to see and experience the Irish culture (and food, yes food too).

If the pressure and grip of the Corona Virius has eased everbody is welcome to discover the beatiful Ireland.

Happy California,
Eberhard

 

[paradise city]

if approached with courtesy and respect

This guy gets it.

Couldn't agree more with your post, Eberhard.


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[Jabberwocky]

This guy gets it.

Couldn't agree more with your post, Eberhard.


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I too agree "....courtesy and respect...." is the key to opening doors internationally. It's never been a secret. I find it works wonders. I recommend using it with care and its free. How good is that!

 

[Seaview]

Has anyone been to Ireland?
Looking at the reviews most of the site's don't sound very nice

It really depends on why you are travelling, if it’s to nit pick on clean but dated toilets/facilities then maybe Ireland isn’t for you.

However, if you enjoy good company, friendly hosts, stunning scenery, good food and a slower pace etc then go explore. I’ve holidayed with my family in Ireland and had a wonderful time.

 

[CALI FATE]

There's nothing to do in Ireland anyway. There's no scenery worth talking about. There's no culture or history. The food is terrible. The people are really unfriendly.

Better off going somewhere with nice sites...

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Thats all i need to hear -

 

[Vagophile]

All this discussion about Ireland and not one mention of Guinness.

 

[Eber123]

Good afternoon,

Guinness is ok but a leg of lamb with rost potatoes, vegetable and a nice gravy - heaven

Regards,
Eberhard

 

[Vagophile]

Good afternoon,

Guinness is ok but a leg of lamb with rost potatoes, vegetable and a nice gravy - heaven

Regards,
Eberhard

Good afternoon Eberhard. I agree, washed down with a nice pint of Guinness.

 

[kurienp]

People are friendly and helpful if approached with courtesy and respect -

and a small story on that ...

2016, on my motorcycle. Ring of Kerry. Saturday, camped at Mannix Point Camping and Caravan park. A very good camp site ... but a crazy night with lots of wind and rain. Got up early in the morning and rode anti-clockwise and reached a town - I think it was called Sneem. Sunday morning, all shops closed. Seeing me peek through the door on a closed restaurant, the owner came, opened the door, said he does not open for another 2 hours, but invited me in, cooked me up a great breakfast. That's Irish for you. Will never forget that.

 

[westfalia]

and a small story on that ...

2016, on my motorcycle. Ring of Kerry. Saturday, camped at Mannix Point Camping and Caravan park. A very good camp site ... but a crazy night with lots of wind and rain. Got up early in the morning and rode anti-clockwise and reached a town - I think it was called Sneem. Sunday morning, all shops closed. Seeing me peek through the door on a closed restaurant, the owner came, opened the door, said he does not open for another 2 hours, but invited me in, cooked me up a great breakfast. That's Irish for you. Will never forget that.

Mannix point is ace, especially when the music sessions happen.
Mortimer, the owner has been over here to ours in germany.

 

[Seaview]

I arrived at a lovely campsite on the west coast of Ireland, unfortunately, we hadn’t booked in advance and the site was full as it was a sunny bank holiday.

As we were about to move on the owner noticed his donkey had escaped from his field. I helped him retrieve said donkey and get him back in his field. The owner very kindly managed to find a space and we had a wonderful few days camping at his site.

There may have been the odd Guinness or two consumed during our stay!!

 

[Paul Roe]

Gosh
Thanks for all the replies !
I am half Irish, but never been there, too many relatives so would never have gotten past having to visit them.
so thought it was about time to take the plunge.
And of course sample some Guinness and of course, Irish Whiskey, as it was invented here, not sure i got the spelling correct as they spell it differently to the scots.
Any tips on the best ferry to take ??

 

[EddieEagle]

Plus one for Mannix Point ...


Early in the season . Mortimer’s cat, Didn’t cat ch the name

 

[kurienp]

Gosh
Thanks for all the replies !
I am half Irish, but never been there, too many relatives so would never have gotten past having to visit them.
so thought it was about time to take the plunge.
And of course sample some Guinness and of course, Irish Whiskey, as it was invented here, not sure i got the spelling correct as they spell it differently to the scots.
Any tips on the best ferry to take ??

To make it a round trip, from Derby, I would drive down to Fishguard via Wales. Take the Fishguard to Rosslare ferry, do the loop via south and west (ring of Kerry etc and then, depending on the days you have cut across from Galway to Dublin, visit the Guinness museum and then take the ferry back from Dublin to Holyhead.


Again, depending on time available, and if you want to do a part 2, then home to Holyhead to Dublin to Galway and then the west and the north coast and then into Belfast. Ferry from Belfast to Liverpool and back home.

This way you cover the WAW in two parts.

Enjoy.

 

[BeagleMum]

Good afternoon,

Guinness is ok but a leg of lamb with rost potatoes, vegetable and a nice gravy - heaven

Regards,
Eberhard

Crispy fluffy roast potatoes, double heaven