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New Campervan Society in Inishowen
07.04.09
TWO campervan
enthusiasts are hoping many more will get in
'convoy' and join their new Inishowen Campervan
Society.
Michael Doherty of Binnion, Clonmany, and Mark
Carlin, Buncrana, are setting up the new society to
give a forum to existing campervan owners in the
peninsula as well as people who want to start.
Michael began camper-vanning about five years ago as
a result of his young daughter's allergies.
"She has allergies to wheat, dairy and dogs so when
we would go away on holidays to rented
accommodation, we wouldn't be in the place ten
minutes before the allergies would kick in. This
would be because the last person staying in the
holiday home had a dog with them," he said.
"When we would go out for a meal to a restaurant
there was so much on the menu that she couldn't eat,
the waitress would look at us and wonder why we
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"We then decided we
would get a campervan. That way, we knew we could
keep the environment right for her and could make
our own food." Michael built his first vehicle by
converting a van. He sold this a year later to buy
his current five-berth Ford campervan. He encouraged
his pal Mark to get involved about a year ago. Mark
adds: "We have two young |
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children and it's a
fantastic way of enjoying a fun-filled family
holiday for a fraction of the cost which is a great
plus in these days of recession. You can get a
weekend away in the campervan for little more than
you would spend if you were at home.” Michael and
his family will campervan in Dublin for the Easter
Bank Holiday while Mark and family are off to
Belfast. Meanwhile, the two men and their families
will head to Brittany in France in early August. |
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"The great thing about
travelling with another campervan is that if
anything happens, like a break-down, there is
someone there for back-up," said Michael.
Meanwhile, the two attest to the "great craic"
that's to be had on campervan holidays including
"plenty of barbecues and sing-songs". "We hope the
new society will help people to swap tips |
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about good places to
stay, places to avoid and other handy pieces of
information etc. We would also like to set up an
internet forum in the future," added Mark. If you
would like more information on the new Inishowen
Campervan Society call either Michael on 087 6084430
or Mark on 086 6033191 or visit
www.inishowencampervansociety.com . |
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