Washing-up area: Campgrounds in Republic of Ireland

River Ilen View

• Comfy, well-equipped rental tent with river views in Skibbereen, Cork
• Tragumna beach, sailing, cruises and swimming within 15 minutes’ drive
• Shower and kitchen, private garden with chiminea; near pubs and shops

Old Head Forest Caravan and Camping

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

Strand Camping

• Small and friendly site in Doonbeg on the Wild Atlantic Way
• A few steps from the bay with direct access to the beach
• Short stroll to pubs, restaurants and shops

Campbiggle

• Wild camping on a small and remote island off the Mayo shore
• Car-free environment
• Toilet, shower, cooking hut and wifi

Blarney Caravan and Camping Park

• Family-run park eight kilometres from Cork
• Views of Blarney Castle from the site
• Immaculate amenities including a campers' kitchen

Fitzmaurices Caravan and Camping Park

North Beach Caravan and Camping Park

Skyhil Gypsy Caravans

• Simple off-grid gypsy caravans five mins' drive from Wild Atlantic Way
• Glengarriff village five minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Bantry
• Direct access to hill walks, an ancient forest and stone circle

Carrowkeel Camping and Caravan Park

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

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

Duncannon Holiday Park

• Beside the beach on the Hook Peninsula
• Well-maintained facilities including showers, loos and games room
• Scuba diving, windsurfing, Pilates and yoga all arranged

Marnic House Caravan Park

• Small back to basics site 3km outside the town of Ballyhaunis
• A 10-minute drive to Knock Shrine
• Views out over open Mayo countryside

Doonbeg Pods and Cottages

• Quiet orchard site on the Wild Atlantic Way, 300 metres from beach
• A five-minute drive from Doonbeg and 15 minutes from Kilrush
• Rented bikes can be delivered to site for local touring

Ferrybank Caravan and Camping Park

Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park

Mountain Forge Escape

Green Acres Caravan Park

Douglasha House Aires

• Gravel motorhome pitches at a B&B 10 minutes' drive from Killarney
• Ross Castle and Muckross House within 15 minutes' drive
• Play area and picnic tables on site; breakfast available to buy