There is just one tiny shop in terryglass, and two pubs. Either the shop of the pubs would have a card. You need it for the toilets there, but no units are used. The showers are excellent, the wheelchair on lasts longer, about 16 minutes. The shower uses 2 units for each use. If you need to empty the toilet cassette, pull up near the older toilet block when leaving and u can use these. There is also an area next to the old toilet block for recycling and rubbish. We go there alot, have been there for past two weekends.
Its a beautiful spot.
oirishman
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Gender: Location: Wicklow Age: 73 Posts: 56 Registered: 06 / 2012 My Motorhome: Base Vehicle:
Porthumna.opposite the fire station.drive thru the gates to the big house opposite.keep left and it brings you to the marina.water toilets etc.
Rooskey. The chap who runs the fishing shop has opened up a stop for €10 night.water etc.elec €2.
baguette
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Gender: Location: Cork Age: 74 Posts: 2939 Registered: 11 / 2011 My Motorhome: Rapido 963F Base Vehicle: Ducato 2.8 JTD Power
MI had a very productive meeting with Éanna Rowe (Regional Manager for the West, with responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of the Shannon) and a technical member of his team at which was discussed the provision of official Aires type facilities at marinas.
Following a presentation by MI it was decided that Waterways Ireland would embark on a trial roll-out of three or four marinas.
All going well, the long-term objective of Éanna is the creation of a Shannon Driving Route with overnight parking available at all the marinas, basically a parallel product to the river cruiser one.
WI clearly understand the financial benefits which can accrue to them and the marina towns/villages along The Shannon by extending their business model to include the provision of 'berthing facilities' for motorhomes.
Chevy g20
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Gender: Location: Omagh Age: 59 Posts: 3205 Registered: 12 / 2011 My Motorhome: Base Vehicle:
Brilliant news and well done to all at MI. We love the WI network and use it regularly. Combined with the other aires opening up around the country and some progressive county councils being more motorhome friendly this is great. It just makes so much sense. The extra spend by motorhomers in a community may just make that coffee shop or visitor attraction more viable therefore keeping services in an area and making it more attractive for all visitors.
Now if the folks that are in charge of the wild atlantic way could do the same Ireland (North and South) would have a superb product to offer domestic and international motorhomers. I've often said that those hiring motorhomes in Ireland have to be one of the highest spending tourist segments.
Had the opportunity to use a Waterways stopover and make use of it's facilities in Leitrim a few days ago (review later today), thought I would take a picture of the talked about Waterways card for anyone that hasn't used one yet.
jacktherev
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Gender: Location: Co Antrim Age: 77 Posts: 6956 Registered: 01 / 2012 My Motorhome: Adria Vision Base Vehicle: Renault
Another thing worth noting is if you buy the card keep hold of it when its used as it will give you access to the free toilets after 6pm or whatever time they lock them .
Just heard that Waterways Ireland plan to cut provision of facilities for boaters from Nov. Not much point in having WI card when it will not give access to facilities. Apparently even the shower and toilet facilities access will be denied for about 5 months of the year. Financial cutbacks given as reason.
If boating community are going to lose these facilities what chance have we as motorhomers got?
Anyone got any update on this as it appears a regressive move.. Both motorhomers and the boating community use their assets year long but WI and I guess Bord Failte have yet to realise this and maintain the provision of facilities built at great cost.
Micklad
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Gender: Location: kildare Age: 58 Posts: 233 Registered: 07 / 2014 My Motorhome: camper van conversion Base Vehicle: Renault Master
Just heard that Waterways Ireland plan to cut provision of facilities for boaters from Nov. Not much point in having WI card when it will not give access to facilities. Apparently even the shower and toilet facilities access will be denied for about 5 months of the year. Financial cutbacks given as reason.
If boating community are going to lose these facilities what chance have we as motorhomers got?
Anyone got any update on this as it appears a regressive move.. Both motorhomers and the boating community use their assets year long but WI and I guess Bord Failte have yet to realise this and maintain the provision of facilities built at great cost.
somone need to contact them and explain if they branch out to an aires type setup at their facilities it would be a revenue boost to IW and a godsend to motorhomers
Day Dream
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Gender: Location: Kerry Age: 46 Posts: 96 Registered: 08 / 2013 My Motorhome: Autotrail Chieftain Base Vehicle: Fiat Ducato
It is Only water and electric on the boat moorings which will be affected, the service blocks will be available.
The reason is mainly flooding and frost which frequently occurs during the winter months
I hope the provision of facilities will be continued but am not holding my breath....Below is a reply I received from WI earlier this year which indicates that facilities will be closed between Oct to mid Mar....
It was a member of the boating community who informed me re the planned closure of facilities for the winter period. These are facilities which they pay for... I will make contact again with WI to try to get the correct lowdown on what is being done. I hope to be down Garrykennedy way again soon so will check what is available.
Reply from WI Mar 2015.
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"Thank you for your email. I have contacted the Engineer based along the South Shannon area. He has provided the following information with regards to the facilities at Garrykennedy:
The service block in Garrykennedy is normally open from mid-March to the end of September.It was opened for this Summer on Friday 13th March. The facility is a joint venture with Tipperary County Council. The Council are responsible for cleaning the service block and do not clean it during the winter months due to restricted funds.
Waterways Ireland's primary purpose in building the Service Blocks is to facilitate boat users and the Council has a responsibility to provide toilet facilities for the general public. Both bodies have to prioritise their use of funds and do not have the funds to pay for cleaning in the off season when the facilities would be only lightly used."
TAYLOR.
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Gender: n/a Location: Galway Homepage:kencarrolladaptati… Posts: 3093 Registered: 12 / 2012 My Motorhome: Base Vehicle:
Boater I was speaking with said he rang WI and was informed it would apply to all locations. As mentioned, I will try to clarify situation soonest.
If anyone else has contacts in WI perhaps they could try to clarify also.
thepilote
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