Hi all
My husband Tony and I would like tour Ireland this year, starting the Ring of Kerry any information on first time travels to Ireland would be very much appreciated.
Hi Dawnton 1984.
We did the lower ring of Kerry several years ago now, the most fantastic scenery, quite steep and narrow in places, but we did haveHi Dawnton 1984.
We did the lower ring of Kerry several years ago now, the most fantastic scenery, quite steep and narrow in places, but we did have a 7mtr A Class.
Never had a problem with parking up either, we then carried on around the south following the coast roads.
The only drawback is the price of the ferry. More ...
A lasting memory for us is the drive on the other side of Bantry bay along the Sheeps Head peninsula.
It had great views and fuchsia hedges that wereA lasting memory for us is the drive on the other side of Bantry bay along the Sheeps Head peninsula.
It had great views and fuchsia hedges that were all in flower on both sides of the road.
The old sailing vessels that were bound for America would attempt to clear Bantry bay as they tacked their way past Ireland. If the prevailing South Westerly blew them into the bay because they could not clear that northerly Ring of Kerry they knew they would be wrecked several days before it happened.
There was no way out only to row if the wind dropped.
So Bantry Bay became a graveyard. More ...
Apologies for the late reply. You shouldn't have any problems with your motorhome driving around the Ring of Kerry, take your time and enjoy theApologies for the late reply. You shouldn't have any problems with your motorhome driving around the Ring of Kerry, take your time and enjoy the drive:(kiss) More ...
One of the most enjoyable memories we have is the warm welcome given by the locals.
Do visit the pubs wherever you stay on the way. Have your singingOne of the most enjoyable memories we have is the warm welcome given by the locals.
Do visit the pubs wherever you stay on the way. Have your singing heads on and be prepared for someone to hand you a tambourine or some spoons to join the band. If you play a mouth organ, banjo, guitar or drums on a pub table join in.
The Southern Irish are warm and very welcoming More ...
I still have nothing to report on the motorhome front but I have noticed that more are being listed for sale now the winter is beginning.
I also here from a "reliable" source that the changes to the towing laws went through parliament yesterday...
I still have nothing to report on the motorhome front but I have noticed that more are being listed for sale now the winter is beginning.
I also here from a "reliable" source that the changes to the towing laws went through parliament yesterday and will be announced soon, so I can then tow the boat with a camper legally at last!
Anyway here are a few more random boat pics including one of the 5.8L V8 Ford 351 engine that sounds lovely!
My wife used to drive my recovery truck with car on back no issues until Vosa was in my garage one day do my mot refresher he saw her said she cantMy wife used to drive my recovery truck with car on back no issues until Vosa was in my garage one day do my mot refresher he saw her said she cant drive that lol they had copy our license on file she past test late got laugh lucky have us good telling off More ...