Grant scheme opens for Donegal businesses to provide campervan facilities

Port Lincoln police recovered a stolen caravan and arrested a woman. The white 2024 Lifestyle caravan was stolen from New West Road between 9 and 10 April and was located in the rear yard of a Port Lincoln address on 11 April.

Irish police (Gardaí) advise caravan and campervan owners in County Donegal to increase security measures. Key recommendations include using hitch locks and wheel clamps, installing alarms, keeping valuables out of sight, and registering the vehicle in a central scheme.

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.

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.

TD Pearse Doherty has called on caravan park owners not to demand payment for periods when parks are closed due to government restrictions. He stated that some Donegal caravan owners have received legal letters seeking site fee payments despite being unable to access the parks.

Timothy Browne from Ballybofey won a 2023 Auto-Trail F-Line F74 motorhome in the McKinney Competitions online raffle. He purchased a ticket for £2.97 and now faces the choice of taking the vehicle or a £45,000 cash alternative.