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Fire safety campaign launched for caravan residents in Galway Lifestyle © Tuam Herald
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Fire safety campaign launched for caravan residents in Galway

A new fire safety awareness campaign has been launched in Galway to improve safety for people living in caravans and mobile homes. Led by Galway County Council's Traveller Accommodation Unit and supported by the Dormant Accounts Fund, the campaign features a video focusing on fire prevention and emergency response. The video was produced in partnership with Galway Fire Services, Traveller representative groups, Colas, and the local authority. Officials highlighted that fires in caravans spread quickly and escape routes are limited.

Source: Tuam Herald ENG
Lifestyle IE Ireland

How to import a camper van in Ireland

The popularity of camper vans in Ireland has led to a shortage of used models, driving interest in imports. Post-Brexit, imports from the UK have become more complex, but Japanese models like the Mazda Bongo offer alternatives. Importers must pay 13.3% Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), plus potential VAT and customs duties. A lower 8% VRT rate applies to models with CO2 emissions below 120g/km, such as the VW California PHEV.

Source: The Irish Times ENG
Irish High Court to hear eviction case against caravans at Curragh racecourse lands Law & Regulations © roscommonherald.ie
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Irish High Court to hear eviction case against caravans at Curragh racecourse lands

The Irish High Court has scheduled hearings for next month on a Defence Ministry bid to evict caravan owners from lands near the Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare. The ministry cites attracting trespassers and €185,000 in cleanup costs for 2024.

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Cork council to investigate after concerns boat and campervan owners are dumping human waste into sea Law & Regulations © Irish Examiner
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Cork council to investigate after concerns boat and campervan owners are dumping human waste into sea

Cork County Council has launched an investigation into the possible illegal discharge of effluent by boat and campervan owners. The move follows complaints about coastal pollution, including the loss of Blue Flag status at Fountainstown Beach. The county has only one civic campervan/motorhome facility with waste disposal, in Cobh, but reports have emerged of human waste being dumped into the sea near Cuskinny beach and other scenic spots in West Cork.

Source: Irish Examiner ENG
Camping available during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Falls and Ormeau parks Festivals © Belfast Media Group
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Camping available during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Falls and Ormeau parks

Organisers of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast have confirmed official campsites for visitors. The event, running from 2 to 9 August, is expected to attract around 800,000 attendees. A camper van and caravan site will be located at Titanic Quarter, while tent camping will be available at Ormeau Park and Falls Park. Booking opens on 1 June.

Source: Belfast Media Group ENG
Councillor urges camper van drivers to dispose of waste properly Lifestyle © Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport
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Councillor urges camper van drivers to dispose of waste properly

Glenties area councillor Michael McClafferty has called on all camper van drivers to use proper waste disposal facilities in County Donegal. He reported witnessing a camper van discharging water from a hose underneath its chassis on the N56 road. McClafferty stated that regardless of whether the water was waste, such behavior is unacceptable. He emphasized that sufficient public and private disposal sites are available in the area.

Source: Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport ENG
Irish holiday park wins €25,000 marketing prize Openings © roscommonherald.ie
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Irish holiday park wins €25,000 marketing prize

Lynder’s Holiday Park in Roosky, Ireland, is among 14 winners of FBD Insurance’s 2026 SME Advertising Support Campaign. The park will receive a fully funded multi-channel advertising campaign valued at €25,000, including Out of Home, radio, print and digital media placements. The total prize pool was €350,000, and the number of supported businesses increased from seven in 2024 to 14 in 2026.

Source: roscommonherald.ie ENG
Law & Regulations IE Ireland

Landlord required property as sister's family living in 'small caravan', tribunal hears

A Residential Tenancies Board tribunal ordered a tenant to vacate a property in Co Limerick after the landlord stated his sister, her husband, and four children were living in a 'small caravan' in his garden. The landlord had previously been fined €2,000 for an illegal eviction. The tribunal ruled the sister could not 'continue to live in a caravan indefinitely' and gave the tenant 28 days to leave.

Source: The Irish Times HRV
Councillor criticises camper waste dumping in Donegal Incidents © Donegal Daily
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Councillor criticises camper waste dumping in Donegal

Councillor Michael McClafferty reported waste being dumped from a camper van on the N56 in west Donegal on Monday. The incident involved what is believed to be toilet waste emptied from a vehicle travelling from Dunfanaghy to Falcarragh. McClafferty said it was not the first such case and urged camper owners to use designated disposal points along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Source: Donegal Daily ISL
Campervans Reportedly Reducing Parking Revenue in Lahinch Law & Regulations © Clare FM
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Campervans Reportedly Reducing Parking Revenue in Lahinch

Clare County Councillor Bill Slattery has stated that campervans are reducing revenue from parking charges in Lahinch. The council collected €281,514 in parking fees and fines last year. Slattery believes this figure would be higher if campervan drivers were not competing with regular motorists for spaces. He has called for designated parking for campers in the town.

Source: Clare FM ENG
Lifestyle IE Ireland

Top 5 Camping Spots in Ireland

A review of five family-friendly camping locations in Ireland is presented. The list includes Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Wicklow, Clifden Camping & Caravan Park in Connemara, Dingle Activities Centre in Kerry, Dungannon Park in Tyrone, and Lough Ennell Caravan Park in Westmeath. Prices, contact details, and available amenities are provided.

Source: Maternity and Infant ENG

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