Campsite in Carlow (tents)

Matt Le Tissue

I was wondering if there are any campsites in Carlow?
We were hoping to visit for the Pan Celtic festival, but can't find any links or info on campsites.
Any help much appreciated.
Terry

lucylu

The only Campsite in Co. Carlow is the Ravens Rest or Ravens Nest near Hacketstown a nice trek from Carlow town. I am not sure it this is accredited yet.

There is the Forest Farm in Athy which would probably be nearer to Carlow.

byhookorbycrook

Matt, I will contact one of the main driving forces behind the Pan Celtic and see what she says.

Matt Le Tissue

Cheers for the replies. The festival organisers have been very helpful ( they did have on their literature that there was a campsite, until I rang them and tried to book it.) Hopefully we can camp, our budget is limited and we were really looking forward to this.

Cheers MAtt Le Tissue aka Terry

byhookorbycrook

I know from various fleadhs that some local sports clubs use their grounds and make money for themselves,haven't heard of any places doing that at the moment,but have a few qs out.
Would it have to be in Carlow town?

Matt Le Tissue

Ideally yes, but in and around would suit too probably.

Matt Le Tissue

lucylu wrote: »

The only Campsite in Co. Carlow is the Ravens Rest or Ravens Nest near Hacketstown a nice trek from Carlow town. I am not sure it this is accredited yet.

There is the Forest Farm in Athy which would probably be nearer to Carlow.

How far out is Hacketstown and would you have any contact details?

fuzzyhead

how many of you would be looking to camp?

lucylu

http://www.orcbreaksltd.com/Contact%20us.html

Matt Le Tissue

either 2 or 3 of us were planning on camping and it looks like just 2 of us at the moment

Matt Le Tissue

lucylu wrote: »

http://www.orcbreaksltd.com/Contact%20us.html

Cheers for that, but it's a bit far to be honest.

Nothingbetter2d

hacketstown is about 20 miles out.... your better off finding out if the event organisers have got a designated campsite organised.... chances are they will find a local farmer and rent a field nearby for the weekend.

OR you could try contacting Robbie Archibold, he has an old hostel (now closed for refurbishments) on the kilkenny road opposite the College, but ive seen tents up a few times in the grounds of the hostel so he might let ye camp there.
his number is <snip>

byhookorbycrook

At the moment there are no plans for a campsite for the event.

Nothingbetter2d

tommycahir that number i posted was his business number

tommycahir

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

tommycahir that number i posted was his business number

Apologies for snipping it so, just we have to be careful posting phone numbers on public forums. Please repost as needed.