Trip to Ireland with 2 dogs (March) recommendations please

[ItaMotorhomer]

Hi

We’re going to Ireland with our 2 Labs in March for 5 days

Ferry crossing Holyhead-Dublin and back the same way.

We’re looking for some recommendations on paces to visit, things to see and overnight parking.

We much love nature so always try and find campsite that give the ^feel like wild camping ^ were possible if nothing else it’s available

We know it’s only 5 days so we cannot se much but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Main requirement:
Paces dog friendly
Dog walking from park up or campsite
Remote it’s great but accessible with a 7m motorhome

We always tend to go to Forest or sea side destination

Any suggestions or trip would be very appreciated

Thanks in advance
Sil

 

[Jonno1103]

Daft question but I assume you have your pet passports?

 

[PaulC70]

Daft question but I assume you have your pet passports?

Beat me to it.

 

[PaulC70]

Ah, scratch that, just seen you have AHCs and plan to get passports here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...y-the-irish-department-of-agriculture.315846/

As for recommendations I would recommend getting out of Dublin and head northwest for some of the best beaches in Ireland round Donegal, about a 4 hour drive.

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Ah, scratch that, just seen you have AHCs and plan to get passports here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...y-the-irish-department-of-agriculture.315846/

As for recommendations I would recommend getting out of Dublin and head northwest for some of the best beaches in Ireland round Donegal, about a 4 hour drive.

Thanks will look into that, what about the south west side ?

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[ItaMotorhomer]

Daft question but I assume you have your pet passports?

Be travelling to Ireland using AHC for both dogs. We’re hoping to get them an Irish European passport during the trip.

Just need to pin what areas will be exploring first. First time in Ireland so looking for some suggestions. We were initially looking at the south west but most people seem to recommend the north west

 

[PaulC70]

Thanks will look into that, what about the south west side ?

Never been I have to admit, but I know that there is some lovely coastline down there, ring of Kerry etc, Dingle all well regarded but do your research, think it's the ring of Kerry thats dodgy in larger vehicles.

 

[The Coops]

Save yourself the cost of the AHC and go from Scotland to NI, if you are in Leeds its nearer than Holyhead, no AHC required, cheaper crossing , off at Larne/Belfast up the Antrim Coast Road, Bushmills, Giant Causeway, Portrush, Derry/Londonderry etc into Co Donegal , see vet in Republic, get PP and wander back send Capt Paul a pm as he lives up there and can give you all the info you may need, oh and take a good waterproof in March!

 

[Jonno1103]

Be travelling to Ireland using AHC for both dogs. We’re hoping to get them an Irish European passport during the trip.

Just need to pin what areas will be exploring first. First time in Ireland so looking for some suggestions. We were initially looking at the south west but most people seem to recommend the north west

We visited Glenovets in Larne N.I., they issued our Lab a passport. Cost £89
.

 

[FEC]

I'm biased but would recommend getting out of Dublin ASAP and go North -head up to Co Down and stay at Castle Ward camp site (small but very good and if you are a GoT fan you can visit Winterfell while you are there!) Lovely walks in there too and you can walk to Strangford in 15 mins Lobster Pot allows dogs ...also check out Dundrum/Newcastle Murlough Beach is a must -great views of Mournes and tide permitting you can walk in to Newcastle take about an hour or so (if you are in Nat Trust there is a car park that's free -£15 for MH if not!) loads of space to park too. Percy French restaurant outside Slieve Donard Hotel allows dogs inside and has outside tables if weather is good -though food is overpriced. Also (if you're a foodie) in Dundrum the Bucks' Head is amazing and I think allows dogs in the bar -though recently taken over by the chef who worked in Deanes in Belfast.
Then head up the North Coast to Portstewart/Ballycastle -Harry's Shack on Portstewart Strand is amazing (dogs allowed in the outside under cover bit) -If you like sea food get the Mussels, Nom Nom!
Then head up to Donegal -you could spend a month there and still only scratch the surface....not busy, world class beaches, spectacular Guinness, wonderful people. Enjoy -You will have a brilliant time and will have very happy dogs!

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[R M]

Hello , my son played football for dundee Utd in the super cup ️ it was all over n Ireland ! Some lovely places around giants causeway inc port rush / port Stewart / lovely sights / hills / rocks / restaurants / pubs and most dog friendly

 

[ItaMotorhomer]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Very much appreciated

 

[FEC]

The dog friendly thing is a real bugbear. NI and the Republic are pi** poor on that front -you really have to plan ahead -as explained on other threads here. I am planning a big birthday and had hoped to have it up on the North Coast in Portstewart/Portrush with group of my muckers -but can't find a suitable restaurant that allows dogs -could stay in the van in local campsite so luckily don't need a hotel, but most of the decent bars/restaurants (looking at you Ramore Wine Bar!) don't accept dogs. So I'll be spending my money elsewhere in NI in the summer. It is okay if you plan ahead and know the turf -but I'd put dog friendliness at between 10-15% -which isn't brilliant.
Will get off my hobby horse now!