Campervan owners give Kerry thumbs down over parking

Campervan owners have saluted local authorities in Cork and Waterford for providing facilities — but Kerry gets the thumbs down.

According to Motorcaravanning Ireland (MI), Kerry County Council, which is trying to stamp out illegal parking in beaches and beauty spots, understands little about a tourism sector worth more than €3.3bn Europe-wide.

MI said: “The towns of Midleton and Cobh, to name just two, have designated areas in existing car parks for the specific use of motor-home-based tourists, who may wish to stay for up to three nights to enjoy the facilities and places of interest these towns have.”