Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campgrounds in Republic of Ireland

Loughcrew Megalithic Centre

• Small family-run site at the foot of the Loughcrew cairns
• Mature trees, heritage museum, events hall, music sessions and café
• A 10-minute walk from the ancient Loughcrew complex and Cairn T

Strandhill Caravan and Camping Park

Newgrange Lodge Campsite

• Set on seven acres overlooking the ancient site of Newgrange
• Handy base for gigs at Slane Castle
• Picnic area, barbecue and communal lodge with kitchen and free wifi

Newtown Cove Caravan Park

Fort Apache Luxury Caravan and Glamping Tents

• Spacious Donegal coast site with sea views and private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Moville and 45 minutes from Derry/Londonderry
• Dog-friendly site with access to fishing; just off Wild Atlantic Way

Morriscastle Strand Family Caravan Park

Nagle's Doolin Camping and Caravan Park

• Ideal location to base your holiday in the west coast of Ireland
• Discover Irish traditions
• Enjoy views of the sea from your pitch

Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping

Daisy Creek

• Small, peaceful site 15 minutes’ drive from the city of Galway
• On the Connemara Loop and Wild Atlantic Way
• Within walking distance of a sandy beach, pub, shop and gym

Sexton's Caravan and Camping Park

• Located amidst green rolling countryside
• directly on the Wild Atlantic Way

PodUmna Village

• Cosy wooden pods by the River Shannon in Portumna
• Lough Derg 20 minutes' walk; five minutes' drive to forest trails
• Well-equipped kitchen, barbecues and bike hire on site

Cronin's Yard

Corcreggan Mill

• Lake- and sea-view site set around an old country mill with a stream
• A five-minute drive from Dunfanaghy; just off the N56 for easy access
• Organic garden, meditation areas, meals on site, wifi, shared kitchen

Wave Crest Caravan Park

• Family park on a Ring of Kerry Hill overlooking beaches
• Direct access the water for guests to launch their own craft
• Book a RIB ride around the local islands

Slane Farm Hostel

• Working farm in the heart of the Boyne Valley
• Next door to Slane Castle and close to Newgrange and Knowth
• With campers' kitchen, BBQ facilities, showers, loos and laundry room

Clifden Eco Beach Camping and Caravanning Park

• Almost-wild camping among dunes on a private sandy beach
• Spectacular Atlantic views from an eight-hectare setting
• Private fishing points, kitchenette, washer/dryer and hot showers

Motofeirme

• Rural site for motorbikers and cyclists, three kilometres from Kinsale
• A few minutes' ride to the 2,500-kilometre Wild Atlantic Way
• Good range of amenities, plus barbecues and campfires allowed

Purecamping

• Peaceful site surrounded by woodland overlooking the Shannon Estuary
• On the south side of the Loop Head Peninsula; Kilkee 10 minutes' drive
• Sauna, shared campfire spots and outdoor pizza oven