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🇮🇪 Ireland — fuel prices

Updated: 10.05.2026

Diesel

$2.27 /l

€1.93 · £1.67/l

98 of 123

pricier than 79% of countries

Petrol

$2.13 /l

€1.80 · £1.56/l

102 of 122

pricier than 83% of countries

LPG

$1.18 /l

€1.00 · £0.86/l

34 of 48

pricier than 69% of countries

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Anger at campervans blocking footpaths in Donegal Town

Donegal County Council is again being urged to address illegal campervan parking at the pier in Donegal Town. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, more than 20 campervans were reportedly parked overnight, with one completely blocking a footpath. Locals also claim users are discarding waste in litter bins and on the ground in the car park. In 2022, then Councillor Tom Conaghan called for action against such parking.

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McClafferty seeks measures to restrict camper van parking on piers and beaches

Glenties councillor Michael McClafferty has called for stricter measures to prevent camper vans from parking on piers and beaches. At a recent municipal district meeting, he highlighted that camper vans are blocking car parks, affecting both locals and tourists, citing an incident where a family with a disabled child could not exit their vehicle. He also raised concerns about camper vans obstructing piers, causing issues for fishermen. McClafferty noted that dedicated camper van facilities exist and that parking at Kilahooey Beach is inappropriate.

Weekly Digest #18 · Apr 28 – May 3 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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Weekly Digest #18 · Apr 28 – May 3

Bürstner has halted caravan production as demand fell 13%. Poland is proposing to scrap road tolls for campervans, while Liguria counts the cost of 8,000 motorhomes descending on the region. Tom Hanks' son has swapped Hollywood for a trailer in pursuit of a music career, and a French couple has driven 100,000 km from the North Cape to Senegal — and that's not even the whole story. All this in this issue.

VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

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Drone and tracker help recover stolen motorhome in Hartlepool

Police in North Yorkshire used a drone and a tracking device to locate a motorhome stolen from Ugthorpe (near Whitby) between April 13 and 14. The owner tracked the signal to Hartlepool, where an officer launched a drone and found the vehicle. The investigation continues.

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Carndonagh campervan unit to be replaced

A service unit for motorhomes and campervans in Carndonagh is to be replaced this week. The original unit was destroyed in 2017, with the new one scheduled for installation before the bank holiday weekend and summer season. Donegal County Council is also checking the operational status of similar facilities at other locations.

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Outrage over dog ban at caravan park

The owner of a caravan park near Clonmany will ban dogs from next spring due to persistent waste issues. The decision will affect dozens of caravan owners who have unsuccessfully challenged it. Similar pet restrictions were implemented earlier this year on some Donegal beaches, which also faced backlash.

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Job Vacancy: Motorhome Centre Seeks Mechanic

Dealership Donaghey Motorhomes Ltd. has announced a vacancy for a mechanic to work on motorhomes and vans. The candidate must work independently and in a team, performing neat work. The company is Ireland's largest motorhome dealer, representing Dethleffs, Knaus, Hymer and Carado brands, and also handles repairs and maintenance. Applications are accepted by email until January 23, 2017.

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Donegal advances camping and glamping infrastructure with new projects and public survey

Donegal County Council launches a public survey on caravan and campervan development and creates an information hub for tourists. Meanwhile, a new campsite is proposed and Donegal Boardwalk Resort gets approval for expansion.

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