Campervan welcome in Westport, But....

http://www.mayonews.ie/news/33…ion-needed

Another council talking about controls been needed.
In fairness to the journalist, they have written a balanced story.

Fully agree with everything that Gavin says.
I think that because the summer of 2018 was exceptional warm and dry resulting in times of overcrowding by campervans and general public in popular places.
A summer like 2015 would definitely reduce overcrowding.

Cobh, Cobh, Cobh.
We have been extremely lucky to have had the ear of two open-minded and progressive people in Cobh, namely the Town Clerk (now known as The Municipal District Officer) and the County Council local Executive Engineer together with some helpful Councillors.
Cobh now stands an excellent example of the best of European Aires. The motorhome parking area is well laid out with fine views over the harbour complete with a services bay which provides for the free replenishment of water tanks and disposal of grey and black water. The parking is provided for a typical €10 per 24 hours and bye-laws, modelled on the European norm, are in place to control the facility and prohibit inappropriate behaviour such as staying too long, putting out equipment and engaging in activity more proper to a campsite.
Members of West Mayo Municipal District and their Director of Services could do well by making a 'fact-finding' visit to Cobh, I'd be delighted to put the kettle on for them.

Plenty of room in the carpark down beside the harbour

Hi everyone.
Can anyone put up an overhead pic as to parking in Westport quay..my son is there now with the camper and doesn't know where to park

All the information you need is on the motorhome parking App

Tell him to download the app and he’ll have no problems finding a parking spot wherever he goes. It’s only 4.50.

Thanks for that Robert where are you at now, have you gone home?

I noticed those a few weeks ago, they are new and on both sides of the triangle where many usually park. I normally park further down outside the little museum. Have never had a problem there and it’s not too far to walk to the Harbour pubs etc

Enjoy, you can get a taxi into the town centre for €5/6 Well worth it or of course you could walk

It'll be a nice walk up to Mat Molloy's for a few ,but it's a bloody long way back to the van.