Holiday in Galway/Mayo and Clare Forums

ChrisandJohn

Hi everyone

In a few weeks we are off to Ireland for a holiday we booked before we bought our first motorhome in February. The first week will be in a cottage on the shore of Lough Mask on the Galway / Mayo border. We've been here before and it's probably my favourite place on earth. Then we've got an organised 4 day Naturetrek trip around the Burren.

Although we're not taking the motorhome this time we'd like to check out possible sites for the future while we're there, particularly in Connemara / Joyce country.

If anyone has any suggestions they'll be gratefully received.

Chris

Zebedee

Hi Chris

We're also going in a few weeks, and for the first time.

If you have a moment we would appreciate a PM with a couple of hints and tips.

Our van is about the same size as yours, so should not be a problem on the narrower roads.

Cheers

Hobey

Hi Chris, there is a nice campsite in Doolin. Doolin is on the edge of the Burren and very close to the Cliffs of Moher. The site is next to the pier and boats to the Aran Islands. Great pubs and music in Doolin about 500 yards from campsite. Hava a ball!!
Hobey

Broom

Hi All

Please count me in for this info hope to go for 2 weeks beginning of August next year.

Love walking in Connemara.

Best Regards
Broom

tincan

We stayed in Lough Arrow in Sligo on Friday night and Lough Rynn in Leitrim on Saturday. Both sites were nice and quiet but lack local facilities like restaurant or pub within walking distance. Ideal for anglers though as both sites are next to lakes as the names suggest. There is a hotel next to Lough Arrow which hadn't opened for the season yet but the site owner mistakenly thought they might be open for beer
Strandhill site next to Sligo airport appeared to be busy for the time of year but the beach is popular with surfers and was very busy

tincan

Dave Zeb,
I would be happy to share info on sites if you would like to PM

Noel

Broom

Hi Dave and Noel

Why PM are they a secret lets all share.

Best Regards
Broom

Groper

The site at Doolin is highly recommended,especially for the Pub,very friendly with good food and music.
The site at Shanaheever is also recommended,it is an excellent base for touring round the area and visiting the Connemara National Park.
The campsite at St Margarets Bay is excellent for an overnight stop if going via Rosslare but I would think prebooking in "high" season would be advisable.

bouncer

Try discover northern Ireland.com they have a booklet about parks, I'm sure I had one once with north and south in it.....