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Can't find any camps in ireland

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mumofthreebeauties · 30/04/2006 17:07

We are planning on going to Ireland in the Summer but want a butlins/aven type place with entertainment and kids club.

Any one know of any names/websites. I've tried the usual ones hoseasons, butlins, haven etc but none in Ireland.

Where do the irish go?

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Carmenere · 30/04/2006 17:09

Spain - have you not heard about the weather in Ireland.Grin

mumofthreebeauties · 30/04/2006 17:11

yes. Were just mad!lol

We're trying to combine it with visiting relatives near Belfast, as a way of avoiding driving 50 hours for a days trip.

Believe me, I'd rather be heading for the Vendee!

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ballymoy · 30/04/2006 17:13

HI,
It depends where you are going in Ireland.It is not like the Uk, many people hire out cottages for a break. I'm origannally from cork and I know they have a plcae not unlike butlins called trabolgan. You can look it up on the internet www.trabolgan.com.Hope his helps

Peachyclair · 30/04/2006 18:03

We hired a cottage on the Burren (County Clare) when we went, it did seem very much the thing to do and was cheaper imo than I would have apid for same here. Of course, entertainment on site IS handy with kids isn't it?

chipmonkey · 30/04/2006 18:09

Trabolgan was the only one I could find too. It's a long way from Belfast though! It's just not the done thing here mumofthreebeauties!Grin Agree with Ballymoy, people tend to rent a cottage/bungalow for a week somewhere near a beach.

Skribble · 30/04/2006 20:08

There are loads of gorgeous cottages all over Ireland. Some are on small complexes with groups of cottges that are pupose built and share perhaps a swimming pool and games facilities. \link{http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/holidays/search/ricottagesearch2.asp\Hoeseasons} have loads but perhaps cheaper to book direct if you see something you like.

chipmonkey · 01/05/2006 00:54

Me, I like Portugal!Grin

mumofthreebeauties · 01/05/2006 22:54

Thanks for the suggestions. I am now looking into cotages further up the coast or amybe even near donegal.

hope the weather stays nice!!

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butterflymum · 01/05/2006 23:32

If you want to be within reasonable driving distance of the Ferry and Belfast, you could have a look at the \link{http://www.hagansleisure.co.uk\Hagans Leisure site} and in particular their \link{http://www.hagansleisure.co.uk/parks/silvercliffsholidayvillage\Silvercliffs Holiday Village} which is at Ballycastle. Ballycastle has an excellent beach and you would be within easy driving distance of a number of places of interest along the Antrim and Causeway Coast.

Hope this helps.

:) butterfly )i(

fireflyfairy2 · 01/05/2006 23:48

Hiya, there is a few camping sites around the causeway coast, there are a couple between Portstewart and Portrush. Thats not too far a drive to belfast!! Hey, if I'm feeling adventurous I'll let you pitch up in our back field Wink

fireflyfairy2 · 01/05/2006 23:49

Hi Butterflymum, are you local to Ballycastle?

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