The Camping Crew

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. 

 Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne  Record Date:   25/03/2026  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   Online Chatter:  The feedback to our first podcast back was very good. It’s good to hear it the people kept the feed. Thank you for your continued support.  Dave Burke - Lovely surprise to see a new camping crew podcast this morning in my podcast app, great to hear you both again. dave  Jason Carmody sent on his thanks via Facebook and said brilliant news.  Liam Reidy on Facebook: Nice 👍, you're crushing it! Keep up the good work.  mountaintoglenthepodcast on instagram - Good to see you back. I enjoyed the latest episode and am looking forward to hearing many more  Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:   Robert Fitzgerald was in touch recently asking about bringing ebikes camping  Aine asked a q on Spotify about Blink cameras and WiFi.    News:  Kerry County Council confirms it will provide pilot campervan facility this year  The 2026 Irish Campsite Season is Officially open - Camping Ireland  Calling All Coastal Campers: "Love Your Coast" Photography Competition Opens : CaravanCruise.ie  Tipperary campervan site boosts local businesses, as calls for more facilities grow. - Independent.ie    What's on Charlie and Me this week?    We are in the final stages of planning our trip to Frace in June. Wales in July is all set up and ready to go.  We headed off to Nagles in Doolin & to Ballinacorty in Arhelow  for Patricks weekend had a great break.  Ballinacorty Camp site hope to have a new on site coffee shop this May/June.  We met Adrian from FatBoy Solo on YouTube check him out.  https://www.youtube.com/@fatboysolo   This week I was preparing the HYMER & VWT3 for their DOEs both passed thankfully. I have been doing slight body work on the T3 this week check it out on my Instagram & TikTok   Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:  Stuff you should a few weeks before you go camping  - Charlie & Me have a video up on what you should do/check a few weeks before you go camping   Camp life:  How do we encourage more campers from the more southern parts or Ireland to visit the northern counties? Again Charlie & Me have a section in our Playlist on YouTube on campsites in NI.    ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups   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. 

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   Top 10 Campervan Sites in Ireland Deirdre Mullins and RTE published a curated list of the top 10 must-visit campervan sites in Ireland, showcasing the best scenic and well-equipped spots for travellers.  Article: https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2025/0712/1523078-review-i-put-10-campervan-sites-in-ireland-to-the-test/  New Campervan Park Planned for Narin, Donegal Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1970652/planning-sought-for-new-naran-campervan-park-aimed-at-high-profile-users.html Useful free Guide to Buying a Campervan in Ireland.   https://www.trekvanacampers.ie/post/buying-a-used-campervan-in-ireland  Auto-Sleepers Expands into Northern Ireland Source: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/news/auto-sleepers-adds-camper-ni-network  New Dunfanaghy Caravan Park Granted Permission Source: https://www.donegallive.ie/news/home/1942388/granted-permission-for-new-dunfanaghy-caravan-park-upheld-by-an-coimisiun-pleanala.html  Motorhome Park Proposal delayed for New Ross A new 23-bay motorhome park in New Ross has been delayed for “a year or longer” due to concerns regarding its potential impact on the River Barrow.  A Journey into Ireland’s Mystical Heart Source: https://www.irishpost.com/travel/a-journey-into-irelands-mystical-heart-by-campervan-286098  Vantastival 2025 Return, The popular Vantastival festival returned to Co. Louth for the last time. Source: https://www.vantastival.com/   2026:  The Getaway outside of Dungarvan Waterford is going Adult Only  Donegal Tourism Prioritizes Camping and Campervans for 2026 Source: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/donegal-county-council-outlines-2026-tourism-priorities-with-focusing-on-the-tbex-conference-success-digital-marketing-and-infrastructure-investments-growth-in-ireland/   Campsites or stop overs: 2025 saw season 8 of Charlie & Me  we reviewed 36 campsites including our Isle Of Mann tour taking  in 6 sites What's on Charlie and Me this week?   Season 9 we are taking on Pub Stops as well as campsites this season AND we are off to Wales in July for 7 campsite reviews.  We want your input for 2026  We welcome your suggestion regarding interesting topics, interviews, tips and hacks, camping products, gadgets, sites, etc.  We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast. To get in touch with us:  Web:   thecampingcrew.ie Email:   [email protected] Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast http://www.charlieandme.iehttp://www.campsitereview.com   We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us. 

This was recorded LIVE at the Charlie & Me, Camping Crew Podcast meet up September 2024

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne   Record Date:   21/08/2023      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:  Shannon Side Radio and New holiday park to open in County Roscommon next month - Lynders Of Portrane open new campsite      Online Chatter:    Andrea Gilligan talks with Peter Kavanagh, MEI to chat about Motor Home holidays around Ireland.      Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:     Michael asked a question about a Motorhome upgrade     A question from ChataeuDucatto97 about nervous dogs      Campsites or stop overs:    LiamK visited and left a review for Greenlands in Sligo.      What's on Charlie and Me this week?     This Friday sees video 2 of our Up North Trilogy with thanks to happiturfconversions.ie    Stop 3 will follow over the coming Friday's and then its Up North Again     Speaking of France we also got a nice mail from Graham about using Aarons route to il de Rae      Interview:    Interview with the new owners of Strand Camping in Doonbeg Co Clare      ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups      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. 

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne   Record Date:   10/07/2023      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  Dave  Laura, Declan and Daisy      News:    Well done to the organisers for the Liberty Festival and the campsites last weekend. Superbly well organised.      Still a few pitches for our meet up in Treegrove Kilkenny 27 28 & 29th Sept  ring Dan on 0868308845    Permission refused for extensive Tramore motorhome, surf and glamping development    Charles Coughlan posted today in IMG about parking at Castletownbere      Online Chatter:    Advice from Chataeu Ducatto 97  on Campsitereview.com about CCTV      Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:     Anne B asked a question about Roof Covers      Campsites or stop overs:  ChataeuDucatto97 was on campsitereview.com with this review of River Valley Caravan Park    Con m sent in a short note about Camping  Bilbao  Really nice campsite in Bilbao - “Camping  Bilbao” for those taking the ferry to Spain. Can’t prebook though. Location is spectacular.  Regular bus service into the city.  (Will share the photos)      What's on Charlie and Me this week?   the previous 2 Fridays were stop 1 & 2 of the French Connection 2024 tour & this Friday stop 3 on out French Connection is Il De Re        Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:    Some great tips here from Dean on tour in the South of France  Hey guys,  Greetings from the South of France.  Near Narbonne.    We've been on the road a month and apart from a low branch incident we're having a great time.     Before I left I bought a 2000 watt double electric stove. A portable handy little one. I got it in Sound Store Waterford.  €50 I think. We've been mainly on campsites using our ACSI card. Roughly 20 a night in Spain & France. Because we're mostly on campsites we're mostly plugged in so this stove is getting some use. Even boiling our whistling kettle. I bought a gas bottle in Spain when I arrived. It's the same connection in Ireland. You can opt to buy the bottle without a return contract and it's about €20 cheaper. I won't be back in Spain so I opted for this. Repsol is a major petrol station over there. That's where I got it.     The stove will pull 8 amps if both hobs are on fully but even if you have a 6amp hook up you could have both hobs on 70% and you'd be fine on 6amps and plenty hot to cook.  That's my main tip so far. Save a bit of gas and try not change bottles too often as they are different in most countries as well as the green aspect of cooking on electricity.      All the best lads, love the show!  Dean Carroll      Grantham Leisure on TokTok for great Tips  https://www.tiktok.com/@granthamsleisure?_t=8nsbwfN16iO&_r=1       Camp life:   Inspired by a cousin of mine Philip. Have you ever considered a Motorhome swap?      ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups      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. 

  Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne   Record Date:   05/06/2023      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:    Popular Limerick camping park not open to holidaymakers this season      Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:     Follow up to our chat about online booking from Tourer     Dave sent us an email about EU caravan rescue for France   Stephen asked us about Motorhome breakdown cover in France     ChataeuDucatto97 was on campsitereview.com asking about disposal of smaller gas canisters      Campsites or stop overs:    ChataeuDucatto97 wrote on campsitereview.com regarding Lynders Motorhome park    Val Perry lett a review also of Lynders Motorhome park   Comments From YouTube from Phil and Helen about Kilmore Quay      What's on Charlie and Me this week?     Last Fridays video was from Dunbeacon Camping & Glamping Durrus West Cork    This Friday as we head off to France we have a review of The Hideaway Skibbereen     The following 2 weeks while we are away the Friday videos will be "meet the campsite owners"  From Keel Camping Achill & St Margaret's Camping Wexford      Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:    Camperfryer Air Fryer from campingstuff.ie       Camp life:     Does anyone keep water in their toilet bowl while parked up to stop nasty spells?       ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups      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. 

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date:  08/05/2023    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: Aaron on Newstalk recently Possible Motorhome Park in Tramore. Planning.   Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:   Outside Blinds: Happiturf sell them. Rob K bought Cicmod   Paddy send us an email on Instagram about tolls   Sarah Louise Redmond sent us a club recommendation on Instagram DM.   Donal sent us a message regarding his experience during a recent breakdown   Dean sent us an email about his way of dehumidifying     Campsites or stop overs:   Cat The Man left a revisit review on campsitereview.com about The Getaway Dungarvan   Recent camping trips       What's on Charlie and Me this week?    This Fridays video is of Corofin Village Hostel & Camping Park Co Clare   Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks: Aaron has an air fryer arriving for the MH.       Camp life:   To book or not to book. Campsite booking systems.     And finally some extra news: The meet up 2024 Treegrove Kilkenny Sept 27th  to 29th. To book call Dan 086 830 8845   ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups   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.

Episode 195    Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne   Record Date:   17/04/2024      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:    Vantastival back in 2025    Questions asked regarding Donegal camper-van site grants - Ocean FM         Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:     Liam sent us a festival follow up to our discussion last episode via email.    Question by email from David F about internal versus external screen covers.    Tourer asked on campsitereview.com asking for advice about the Western Greenway        Campsites or stop overs:    Liam K was on campsitereview.com reviewing Lough Key Forest Camping Park he was there in his caravan a few years ago and now as a motorhome owner he has this review.        What's on Charlie and Me this week?      Last Fridays campsite review video was from Moat Farm in Donard Co Wicklow  This Friday we revisit Lynders in Dublin to see even more changes they have made.   The following Friday is Gyles Quay Dundalk followed by an Aier in Navan called Park Beo      Camp life:     Did anyone buy a new/used camper this year? Tell us about it? What layout or features did you go for?       ---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:   All the good motorhome and camping groups       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. 

Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne   Record Date:   13/03/2023      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:    Darren Hickey and Doreen the Doblo both  sent us a very concerning news story       Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs:     Paddy got in touch with us on Instagram to tell us about his ideal campsite facicities and asked us a question about YouTube.    Paul was on to us asking about Windscreen covers internal or external and Dash cams.    Peter got in touch on Insta asking about electric hobs and SQIs      What's on Charlie and Me this week?      Recently Charlie & Me has been all info videos 12v & 220v power in a motorhome then the review of the HR2 e-bike & this morning's video was all about the Smart Helmet I got with my e-bike from KRUZ      Products, Gadgets, Tips & Camping hacks:    Interview with John form Bear Hug Campers. They have released a new course for people thinking about doing a conversion.       Camp life:     T Philips is looking for festival and event recommendations for June in Ireland      ---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]  Twitter:   @TheCampingCrew  Threads:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast  Instagram:   @TheCampingCrewPodcast  Facebook:   All the good motorhome and camping groups  Audio Message/review:   https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew     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.