10-pitch campervan park proposed for Naran on Wild Atlantic Way

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of a couple illegally parking a caravan on a public road in Limerick city centre. Victoria Faulkner and Calvin Moran have repeatedly refused to comply with a council enforcement notice to move the vehicle. The man had previously received a suspended sentence for a similar offence in October 2025.

Authorities in a tourist region are considering a permanent ban on parking and overnight stays for caravans and motorhomes. The crackdown aims to address overcrowding and sanitation issues. A decision could be made in the near future.

A new market forecast report projects significant growth for the global camping and caravanning sector. The market, valued at $64.38 billion in 2025, is expected to reach $108.74 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 7.71%. Key drivers include the integration of digital tools for trip planning, the adoption of sustainable materials and energy sources, and the development of hybrid offerings like glamping and corporate retreats.

Waterford City and County Council has prohibited campervans from parking at Kilmurrin Cove, a popular coastal tourism spot. The ban follows a local councillor's appeal for improved tourist facilities, citing the area as a 'victim of its own success.' Signs have been erected along the seafront to enforce the prohibition.