Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
Record Date: 11/02/2023
Welcome back to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.
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2025 News Review:
Newstalk: “The Great Facilities Debate” (Radio/National Media)
In May 2025, the national conversation about the lack of infrastructure reached a boiling point on Lunchtime Live.
The 2025 Registration “Explosion” (CSO & Business News)
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released throughout 2025 provided the “hard numbers” that made business headlines.
Planning Row: The Tramore Refusal (Tourism & Infrastructure)
The Story: A major planning application for a motorhome, surf, and glamping development in Tramore, Co. Waterford was officially refused in mid-2025.
Article: Tramore motor park refusal appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Infrastructure: The “Park-Up” Seesaw
A massive trend in 2025 saw Irish pubs officially adding motorhome parking to their offerings as a way to bolster rural tourism.
Article: https://extra.ie/2025/05/04/news/irish-news/campervans-rural-pubs
Top 10 Campervan Sites in Ireland
Deirdre Mullins and RTE published a curated list of the top 10 must-visit campervan sites in Ireland, showcasing the best scenic and well-equipped spots for travellers.
New Campervan Park Planned for Narin, Donegal
Useful free Guide to Buying a Campervan in Ireland.
Buying a Used Campervan in Ireland: What to Know Before You Hand Over the Cash
Blog: https://www.trekvanacampers.ie/post/buying-a-used-campervan-in-ireland
Auto-Sleepers Expands into Northern Ireland
Source: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/news/auto-sleepers-adds-camper-ni-network
New Dunfanaghy Caravan Park Granted Permission
Motorhome Park Proposal delayed for New Ross
A new 23-bay motorhome park in New Ross has been delayed for “a year or longer” due to concerns regarding its potential impact on the River Barrow.
A Journey into Ireland’s Mystical Heart
The article features Pat Noone, a Celtic healer on his “fairy farm” in Galway, who shares his wisdom on natural energy and the resurgence of ancient Irish traditions. It also delves into how Irish literature and culture have long embraced the supernatural, citing authors like Yeats and historian Professor Roy Foster.
Source: https://www.irishpost.com/travel/a-journey-into-irelands-mystical-heart-by-campervan-286098
Vantastival 2025 Return, The popular Vantastival festival returned to Co. Louth for the last time.
Source: https://www.vantastival.com/
2026:
The Getaway outside of Dungarvan Waterford is going Adult Only
Donegal Tourism Prioritizes Camping and Campervans for 2026
Campsites or stop overs:
2025 saw season 8 of Charlie & Me we reviewed 36 campsites including our Isle Of Mann tour taking in 6 sites
What’s on Charlie and Me this week?
Season 9 we are taking on Pub Stops as well as campsites this season AND we are off to Wales in July for 7 campsite reviews.
We want your input for 2026
We welcome your suggestion regarding interesting topics, interviews, tips and hacks, camping products, gadgets, sites, etc.
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We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called: Charlie and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com
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