Show Notes
Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
Record Date: 01/06/2022
Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views.
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News:
From the Donegal News - TOURISTS visiting Donegal that stay in campervans, touring caravans and tents spend more than €11 million in the county annually, according to a new report.
VANTASTIVAL 2022 - Aaron spoke to Louise from VANTASTIVAL
Online Chatter:
John O Connor had asked the question "how many registered Campervans/MHs in ireland after some research he got this from the motor tax office.
Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:
Warren Reidy says on YT picked 3 campsites based on Aarons videos
Bri sent us a message on Instagram regarding EU Recovery insurance
Jamie’s follow up message on campsite charges
Campsites or stop overs:
Bill the bongo review of Lough Ramor
What's on Charlie and Me this week?
This morning Charlie put up an info video on weights as it is a topic that pops its head up on here regularly.
This Friday sees the start of our Co Mayo trilogy with thanks to happiturfconversions.ie - First up is Bellek Caravan Park
Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:
Robert McFarland (on YouTube) recommends a hack to keep the loo smells at bay
Tips:
Pee.ie We talk about a suggestion from Kayleigh O'Dowd and DiaryOfAVan on Instagram
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We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron’s Vlog on YouTube called: Charlie and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com
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Episode 201 Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 11/02/2023 Welcome back to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views. 2025 News Review: Newstalk: "The Great Facilities Debate" (Radio/National Media) In May 2025, the national conversation about the lack of infrastructure reached a boiling point on Lunchtime Live. Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live The 2025 Registration "Explosion" (CSO & Business News) The Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released throughout 2025 provided the "hard numbers" that made business headlines. Planning Row: The Tramore Refusal (Tourism & Infrastructure) The Story: A major planning application for a motorhome, surf, and glamping development in Tramore, Co. Waterford was officially refused in mid-2025. Article: Tramore motor park refusal appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála Infrastructure: The "Park-Up" Seesaw A massive trend in 2025 saw Irish pubs officially adding motorhome parking to their offerings as a way to bolster rural tourism. Article: https://extra.ie/2025/05/04/news/irish-news/campervans-rural-pubs
This was recorded LIVE at the Charlie & Me, Camping Crew Podcast meet up September 2024