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Campervan and Caravan Have Close Calls in Portnablagh

11.04.2026 09:27 2 min 4 sources

Donegal Daily ENG + 3 more

Campervan and Caravan Have Close Calls in Portnablagh — © Donegal Daily

A rising tide nearly flooded a caravan and a campervan in the seaside town of Portnablagh yesterday. The owners were caught unaware, requiring beachgoers to push the campervan to safety while locals searched for the caravan owner parked near the pier.

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Campervan and Caravan Have Close Calls in Portnablagh

A rising tide nearly flooded a caravan and a campervan in the seaside town of Portnablagh yesterday. The owners were caught unaware, requiring beachgo...

10.04.2026 Donegal Daily ENG

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