Show Notes
Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 30/04/2026
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.
If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew
News: Check out our new Facebook page: The Camping Crew Podcast
Van life crackdown: Parts of Spain clamps down on camping as busy Summer seasons begins
Camping Ireland Promotes Wild Waters & Blue Flag Beaches
James McCartain shared on the facebook Group MotorHome Friends Ireland - Concerns raised about progress of 23-bay motorhome park in Wexford – ‘It’s becoming more of a mystery with each passing meeting’
Online Chatter: Pet Passport if you Live in the UK - The gov.uk website has been updated with new pet regulations.
Demand for campervans in Mayo has ‘doubled’ since Covid - Calls are growing for Council action as more holidaymakers are choosing campervans
What's on Charlie and Me this week? Charlie & Me are off to Lakeside Holiday Park Mt Shannon for the May holiday weekend.
We have some product reviews coming up on Charlie & Me on YouTube over the next few Wednesdays. Magnetic Stuff for the motorhome, small 300 watt power bank and handy BumBag for when out walking or hiking.
Follow Charlie & Me on TikTok & Instagram
Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: Charlie & Me have an info video on what items draw what power so you don’t trip the electric hook up on site.
Troubleshooting: Fuel shortages - are you worried about your summer holidays?
Aaron was on recently with Andrea on Newstalk LunchTime Live
Tips to save on fuel during the current crisis.
Camp life: Are you living full time in your camper in Ireland by choice? We’d like to chat with you.
---oOo---
We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast.
If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you.
To get in touch with us: Web: thecampingcrew.ie Email: [email protected] Instagram: @TheCampingCrewPodcast Facebook: Check out The Camping Crew Podcast FaceBook page
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
We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
More from The Camping Crew
Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 25/03/2026
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