Surviving STORM FRANCIS in a tiny campervan - Van Life Ireland

We are driving our NV200 camper around Ireland. In this episode we have breakfast on Cruit Island, we visit Maghery Bay for a walk to Crohy Tower, drive to Glencolumbkille over the scenic Glengesh Pass. We suffer a lashing from Storm Francis and then watch the flooding as the rivers burst their banks. We chicken out of the Slieve League cliffs and end up down on the beach of Fintra bay.
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[@matterhorn1975]

Ken, Carol, you cannot beat a got storm to rocm you to sleep, absolutely love it.

[@margaretconnery7422]

I really love lying in bed all snuggled up and listening to the wind and rain outside its pure bliss. Bacon grill isn't as good as the real thing, a bacon buttie is lovely with a mug of tea. XX ❤️💙🥓

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re right about the bacon grill, I don’t think we’ll be buying that again. Nothing beats a bacon buttie 😋👍

[@alisonfrance9338]

Love your adventures. Enjoy every minute of them. Its cheered me up whilst I've been unwell. So many thanks to you both for distracting me. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry to hear you have been unwell. ❤️

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

I love how you catch all the scenery so beautifully. It almost feels like a 3 dimensional experience. Thanks.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much Thomas 😊👍

[@englishroses2464]

I love your channel! It’s so nice to find a channel without bad language and nice normal people touring around. I adore your little van. I have been hoping to find one I could stay overnight in with my dog but one that’s still small enough to drive easily.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Well we can recommend the NV200. Small enough to use as a daily driver and plenty of room for you and your dog 🙂

[@Shenanigan5]

I love the sound of wind and rain against the window, I'd be in my element in that storm.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The sound of a bit of wind and rain is enjoyable when you are cosy and safe 🙂👍

[@matty6848]

And me. I could sleep with that sound all day. All lovely and warm whilst it’s howling outside!

[@miajones6302]

Thank you I love Ireland

[@aydinira6577]

Dont know if anyone cares but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend for the last couple of days =)

[@augustineconnor1784]

@Aydin Ira definitely, I have been using Instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@evangallagher8550]

jjthe island that u woke up looking at was owey island the popular singer daniel o donnell is from there and my grandad is from there it is uninhabatid now but its a place where people whos familys used to live out there gp out on the week ends during the summer months

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the information :)

[@hestinklaas]

Always love the cooking part 😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Hestin. We always try and include some footage of the cooking in our travel vlogs 😊

[@chattybatty7726]

My husband was in the RAF for 37 years we did live abroad for a time and yes it was lovely but look at what we have here stunning .what I like about your channel is I don’t feel I have to watch your videos in order x

[@DavidJohnston58]

We weathered Francis on the opposite coast near Arklow. Love the area of Donegal you are seeing here , spent few trips looking at houses around Killybegs autumn 2019 to buy as a retirement home, settled on modern bungalow in Kilcar but there was something not right with the roads in the development unmade for several yearsand a dispute with the council and the builder so we delayed. Went up again in March this year and still unmade , then Covid happened so plans cancelled.🙁. We had to give up en route to the cliffs last year as weather was appalling, tried again in March on a lovely day, got through gates and beyond car park, almost made the top but elderly Mother in Law was with us and she became frightened! Not as scared as I was doing a million point turn on that road! 😂 So you aren't alone in not getting to Sliabh Liag😬

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Road still unmade ? That must have been a sign that it was never meant to be. I had a good laugh when you mentioned the million point turn. I normally film most things but have no footage of my turn as I was too busy bricking it 😏👍

[@DavidJohnston58]

😂

[@marcusd2380]

In Ireland folk have to pay for bin collection and there are no public bins as folk would use these. Campsites provide bins but for wild campers there must be recycling centres in the larger towns. Still going back over ur old videos here and enjoying them as if I watched the first

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Marcus 🙂

[@siggi248]

Lovely, comfy van. I love its cosy atmosphere, the sceneries, the strong rain, the noble blanket with the beautiful pattern and the stew. The stew looks so delicious food. Relaxed greetings from Germany 🌜😴

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We love it too, especially being cosy in a storm ☺️ Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@ftkinsella]

I just love the one pot or pan meals. It makes cleanup so much easier. It seems to be blowing lots in August. When we went in late May early June the weather was beautiful. Cheers!!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Will have to bear that in mind when we go to Ireland again and go earlier in the year 🙂👍

[@nomanahmed5325]

I Love Ireland , I am indian One day I come in Ireland Definitely , Wait my lovely country

[@mikemckenna8530]

Just found your channel and am enjoying your travels through Ireland. My wife and I are from Texas and have vacationed in Ireland a few times. You are hitting spots that we would love to see on our next journey there! Continued safe travels!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@sirbuleletideas1137]

Thank you for sharing brother.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@johnmontana18]

Nice breakfast - no beans - we don't have beans for breakfast is US. Well anyplace I have been.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Oh yes you do I have seen it in the cowboy movies 😁😁👍

[@cormacgilmartin8301]

I noticed the van in The Travel Trolls parking debacle

[@tomjohnston1220]

Clever to miss out on the Glens of Antrim, only one of the top beauty spots in Ireland. And you were so near.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Tom Johnston are you normally obnoxious or just trying hard today ?

[@tomjohnston1220]

@@LifeistooshortCKIt always annoys me when Cushendall and the glens are missed out, it happens all the time. The fault lies with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, which is run by bigots. They deliberately don't give the Glens any publicity because it has always been a Republican area, totally at peace now, of course. Up until very recently, Cushendall wasn't even on the Tourist Board map of Northern Ireland. I am not being paranoid about it, big protests are under way, especially because of this month's big advertising campaign by the tourist board. Everywhere on the coastal route gets a few paragraphs, but, once again, there's not a dicky bird about the Glens of Antrim, a large part of the route. The blatant bigotry is now being reported in the media. Here's another example...An American relative of mine phoned the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to ask for the phone numbers of hotels and B&Bs in Cushendall. He was told that Cushendall has no hotel or B&Bs, a total lie, and was advised to go to Portrush instead. I apologise for being trite with you, I realise it's not your fault. Please read between the lines when reading tourist board information. They will also tell you how much it costs to see the National Trust run Giant's Causeway. The Causeway is and always has been free but the NT con people into thinking that the only entrance to the Causeway is through their Causeway Centre, which is just a glorified gift shop. It costs over 12 quid a ticket if you go through there. To the right of the Causeway Centre there is a little road, it goes under a little arch, and it leads straight to the Causeway. No-one can stop you using that way, it's perfectly legal, the road to the Causeway is a public right of way. You can still use the little buses down to the Causeway, which are cheap. I have saved many tourists a lot of money by giving them this information. Best wishes to you both. Come to Cushendall, you'll be amazed and I'll buy you a drink.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Tom Johnston now I understand you and of course I sympathise with your thoughts on the matter. When you mentioned it I googled it and very little came up in a search which surprised me. We visited Cushendall and thats in episode 5 of the series. We also did the Causeway but didn’t pay the £12 rip off fee as we walked in along the cliffs. We also clambered over their little gate that said keep out just like dozens of other people did that day. I appreciate the troubles are supposed to be over but judging by some of the comments I get from people who hate the Brits you wouldn’t think it. Really bad things have happened over the years I get that but I didn’t do any of them. We enjoyed our time in Northern Ireland and I am glad to have contributed some films to what its like to use a camper van there. Some people were amazed we even visited Northern Ireland but I would recommend it to anyone. I have a simple policy on comments, abusive ones get banned and deleted, rude ones get a rude response back. I would still have a drink with you 👍

[@davidcrossey]

Shame you missed out on Slieve League, beautiful cliffs! I hope you are enjoying your trip around Ireland! As an Irishman in Oz, I am living vicariously through you as I can't get home - keep up the great work, these vlogs are fantastic! ☘

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks David 👍

[@huub1989]

David Crossey me too, living vicariously through this little segment especially as they would have driven past my house on their way out to Maghery beach and Croghy Head,. That’s as close as I’ll be this year due to Covid restrictions. Montreal has its attractions but hard to beat home. 🏡🇨🇦😷

[@JohninRosc]

Yet another fantastic video Ken and Carol. I am going to be so sad when you go home! The drone shots were pretty spectacular on this one. Rubbish disposal is a problem in the Republic of Ireland - or more to the point in rural parts. It's very hard to make bin lorry collection work commercially. Various schemes have been tried (i.e. buying specific bin bags to leave out for collection - which the foxes and dogs love). However it's a vicious circle. As the price of the bags goes up, people get better at recycling or alternative rubbish disposal, so the waste disposal people have to put the price up more and more to stay profitable. Consequently, a lot of people put household rubbish into public bins too - so they have gradually been removed. We have a holiday home in the Rep of Ireland but have to take all rubbish back north with us when we leave. It's a real shame the pubs are closed as you are missing out on a lot of association with locals and I know you'd love the music and the craic! They provide much needed "comfort" facilities for travellers too. Another quandary the tourist board (Bord Failte) in Ireland have regarding facilities for campers is that they can be commandeered by members of what are now known as the travelling community - formally known as gypsies. They are discouraged from using them for various reasons which I won't go into. I hope you are still enjoying the country in spite of the weather. Looking forward to 15 already! John.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks John. So true it being a vicious circle with the rubbish collection which is why I favour a free at the point of disposal model. Rubbish should be a council provided service along with water and power in my view. We certainly have missed out on the social side. We have spoken with some lovely friendly people on the way around but I love your music. As for the issues with the travellers I know what you mean. 👍

[@alansimpson596]

As someone from the north I thank you for a lovely reply and good explanation of the lack of rubbish disposable facilities. It's surely a problem which can be overcome bearing in mind how much we appreciate tourists. I also find that the lack of decent public toilet facilities something we should deal with. They too are open to abuse but it wouldn't cost much for every town and village to employ an attendant. Lastly, I fully endorse your view at the lack of bar facilities at the moment due to Covid-19. I'm a regular and have been known to give a rendition of Danny Boy, to great applause, from Malin head to Cork.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I look forward to hearing a rendition one day Alan 👍

[@alansimpson596]

@@LifeistooshortCK We are very grateful for your visit to Ireland and your most interesting videos. I live in a rural location in County Down, just about 40 minutes from central Belfast. I hope you both return and I will be delighted to offer you a parking spot, a comfy bed, shower facilities and an evening meal. The only condition is that you listen to me singing "Oh! Danny Boy, the pipes the pipes are calling....". Maybe that's enough for this evening. Haste ye back.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I can hear it now Alan. It would be a fine evening indeed 👍

[@michaelking9772]

Why you big chicken my friends and I done the Slieve league drive in worst weather than that well worth the effort.!! Good luck next time ..

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

Very nice travel a lot rain and wind from the storm it was very wet here up north big like

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We like a bit of a storm as long as nobody gets hurt or damaged. 👍

[@karenc.4330]

We were just outside of Tipperary during Storm Francis - wild night! Glad you made it through safely!!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

it certainly was a night to remember. I hope you were ok. 👍

[@VickersCreations]

I live in Tyrone and concur Donegal Co Council appear to have a policy of not providing bins for public use. I think you are supposed to take your rubbish home with you but thats not much good to campers. Refuse collection is private and there would be a temptation for householders to use public bins.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I have a story to tell about that in the next video 👍😏

[@DavidJohnston58]

Derry & Strabane council in NI were recently debating banning or charging a fee to people in vehicles with southern registrations entering the council's amenity sites. They are apparently causing massive congestion at the sites as a result of the high cost of disposal in Donegal and preventing the local residents getting access to tip their own rubbish. One of the discussion points was Donegal cars turned away or charged may just fly tip the stuff before heading back home. Haven't heard the outcome.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

What a nightmare for both sides. They will dump it and then some poor innocent has to pay to get it removed. Charging has never worked and never will in my view. Fine if you are rich and a joke if you are poor. If the charges are then used to reward shareholders then its time to change the system.

[@kerryquinn7188]

Some lovely places the two of you have been to in Ireland, you've seen more of of it than us and we live here. Brilliant camera work with the fast following river.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Kerry, it is a beautiful country. We only scratched the surface so will have to return one day to see some more 🙂

[@kerryquinn7188]

@@LifeistooshortCK Yes you should. We live beside the river where you visited in one of your videos in Coleraine. Our garden wall is right at the edge of the river and we have plenty of room for you to park up for a night or two. We also have outside water taps and a outside cesspit for waste if need be. You would be very welcome.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

@@kerryquinn7188 thanks for your kind offer, we will keep it in mind 👍🙂

[@FergusNCasey]

We put in a wet and windy night in Glencolmcille last Thursday. Bad as it was for us in the MoHo there were 2 tents in the dunes by the beach! That is real wild camping :-)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes indeed, I often enjoy watching people like Paul Messner on KZbin doing his wild camps in a tent. As you say that is wild camping we are just bedding down in the equivalent of a 5 star hotel to what those lads and lasses do. 😏👍

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Love watching your video thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching Eamonn 🙂

[@trev8426]

(from Canada) the video shot you took at 15:26 was almost identical to the one I took when we visited Maghery, which we thought was one of the most beautiful spots we had visited in Ireland. There was a riding school practicing on the beach at the time and the weather was perfect.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Always nice to trigger good memories 👍

[@seanshannon907]

I think ye guys are very brave to visit Donegal in that little van in September.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Or just stupid 😏👍

[@shaneprior]

You were right beside my Brother's house, very cool!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

What time in the video was that Shane 👍

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

I could see from the filming it was very windy outside and the rain, the river looked very fierce! Glad everything turned out ok. Ireland is very beautiful. TYFS. Sue, Brian and The Westies👍🐶🐾😀

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍. When is your next trip ?

[@CaravanningwithourWesties]

We are off away for 3 nights later this week to Northamptonshire and again to North Yorkshire for 8 nights on the 19th. Hopefully, we can put our practice in place for some better vlogging! Lol

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I look forward to that then 😏👍

[@getawaygeese]

Great video again guys enjoyed the update .... we decided to do a 5 counties Uk tour so Ireland will wait till next year

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry to hear that but as you were planning to enter direct to ROI that 2 week quarantine requirement would stop you dead so I understand your decision. A 5 counties tour in the U.K. will be a great alternative. 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Sorry to hear that but as you were planning to enter direct to ROI that 2 week quarantine requirement would stop you dead so I understand your decision. A 5 counties tour in the U.K. will be a great alternative. 👍

[@countryvanlifeuk]

Great vlog Stunning footage again That river was so angry and awesome. What a farce with the authorities you had with Dan and Mazzy ATB to you both Stephen

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes it was a farce 👍

[@matty6848]

My goodness. That stew looked lovely😋😋

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Easy to make as well 👍

[@greglewis8843]

We were in the van during Francis felt like turbalace on a plane still slept like a baby thanks

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I used to love hearing rain on the tent years ago and its just as magical in a van all these years later. As long as everyone is safe its a brilliant experience 👍

[@martincunningham5815]

What a beautiful and charming video.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thank you very much!

[@yiping8737]

such a good quality of the video, nice editing, great travel vlog

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks so much!!

[@siobhanmcallen3506]

This August was like autumn ,we had out summer april may june beauitful weather ,Im enjoying the north west as i havent been up that north .Wer in south .thank you for the videos.Being an island in north west europe we are facing the wild atlantic so storms were always nornal but with climate change bigger and wilder storns from now on.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

This morning when we awoke we stood chatting with an Irish couple in the parkup we shared last night. There was a real chill in the air and he commented that it was unseasonably cold today. We have certainly noticed a dip towards winter these last few days. Condensation on the inside of the van windows is a clear sign things are changing. 👍

[@Cbireland16]

Oh such lovely soothing voices narrating, and wild Atlantic weather and landscape. There are places where you can pay to deposit rubbish bags in paid for big industrial bins. do a google, Sligo next maybe? Beautiful if you are heading that way..hope you enjoy.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@robt5738]

we like your adventures, keep driving stay safe !!

[@conniedykes7225]

Enjoyed this! Hugs from the top of the beautiful NC500!! Our home xx. 🙌💐🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@williehannon9306]

Beautifully captured. Service stations are usually good for bins.Enjoying the trip .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good tip we have certainly made use of them and supermarkets normally have them at the entrance 👍

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome place there .. lovley views guys .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@pamelakennedy2213]

That river was ferocious!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It was. I kept well back and let the zoom lens do all the dangerous stuff 😏

[@mtbsmyth]

when i seen you park at that spot in glencolumkille i just knew you where in for a night of it,... every time im there its high winds!... good luck getting rid of your rubbish it really is tough in ROI to get rid of waste while camping... some dedicated camp spots/bars/shops will take it off you for a small fee... or you can buy a tag in the post office/shop which you attach to your waste and leave on a main road for collection (never done this but i think this is what happens)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You were right 😏. Thanks for the tips 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

You were right 😏. Thanks for the tips 👍

[@maryfelton7733]

Life is too short most towns have a wonderful rubbish/recycling centre run by the local council. Pretty much all the recycling is free (including batteries, lightbulb, old electrical & computer equipment) You might pay a small fee per large blank bag for normal rubbish. I just recently went and got rid of a load of large cardboard boxes, an old electric veg steamer, an old DVD player, batteries and lightbulbs - all for free 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 It’s worth checking each place you go.... Here’s the Galway ones website - scroll down to see what is and what isn’t accepted. www.galwaycity.ie/recycling-centre#topSearch

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for that information Mary. Our problem is we just don’t have any room at all to collect the rubbish. I know the Travel Trolls had the same issue but they also had that lovely big garage to hang onto it. 👍

[@maryfelton7733]

Life is too short oh yes I hadn’t thought of that. Sorry if I was close to where you are I could take some off your hands maybe 😞 (I’m in Dublin) It may be worth asking when you’re stopped at local convenience shops or tourist places. TBH most Irish people want to help - especially as a one off for visitors. It’s just sad but public bins tended to be abused with people regularly putting all their domestic rubbish in them 😩

[@chrisneedham5803]

I really enjoyed your video. Ireland is such a beautiful place with dramatic weather. What I like about storms is the tranquillity afterwards 🍷🍺👍🏼

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Chris Needham thanks. I enjoy a good storm as long as everyone is safe. A van is a great way to experience one and safer than a tent 🙂 👍

[@mindmatters2922]

We had a beautiful spring with sun most days and Ireland was in lockdown, so we couldn’t travel anywhere!! This summer has been one of the worst for years and there has been rain and clouds every day 🙄..It’s good that you are both enjoying your travelling, despite the weather...It’s a wonderful vlog..👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

When the sun breaks through everything becomes glorious in Ireland. We will certainly come back once Covid is gone and experience the social side as well. 👍

[@killybegs44]

Very good video

[@saad83]

Well, like we say in Ireland, That's grand. Hope ye lads are enjoying your stay. We were really wishing to come back to Ireland this summer but couldn't due to corona and lockdown issues. So here you guys helped us by showing us Ireland :-) GOD bless you both, stay healthy and stay safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Glad you got see a bit more through our visit 👍

[@saad83]

@@LifeistooshortCK indeed we do :-)

[@leejoycechung2162]

Wow that was some rain storm and fast flowing river. Thanks for another great video.

[@CommyJeff]

you guys are lovely im so thankful for this content Ireland is actually my dream country I hope to move there in few years. but for know my favorite thing to do is making a hot tea with some milk and watching you guys it brings me peace and joy im so thankful for that hope you all the best

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Good to hear Jeff. I hope you realise your dream one day 👍

[@huub1989]

Thanks for this, I can’t visit my cottage at Maghery this year due to Covid restrictions, nice to see a glimpse of home. Love the sound of the wind and rain. Greetings from Montreal 🇨🇦❤️

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Greetings 👍

[@madformorgan7848]

My goodness that was some storm. Not sure I would have been tempted to move the van to better shelter. What intrepid campers you are.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Ambleton Layout the rain was really hard but the winds were only buffeting the van so I didn’t feel unsafe in our position. There were no trees around us and those would have been a concern for sure. Plenty of run off for water. The good thing with a camper is you can move fairly quickly if you need to and we would if we became concerned as I am fairly risk averse. 👍

[@eileenhegarty7020]

It might be worth checking into met.ie for weather warnings while you are here. As you have seen, storms can come in unexpectedly 🌩🌊.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips 👍

[@suehill8434]

How does your wife always manage to make the perfect wrap? When I roll them they go everywhere! Great videos guys! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Sue. She has had plenty of practice I think 😁😋👍

[@irishrover63]

Cruit island, pronounced "Crich". When you were at Burtonport you could have taken the ferry to Arranmore, that's the last location that I made a video series on. Glengesh pass is a super road, better on a bike. Lol. You can always watch my Slieve League video and see what you missed. The rubbish situation is terrible in Donegal, I remember when there were bins at every tourist layby, but holiday home owners were filling them once they headed back to the U.K. We used to bring back what we could. My relatives used to burn it before there were bin collections, but that's all banned now. Sharkey's waste disposal charge €6 per black bin bag and that's for a small bag. The local amenity tip is also private and only electrical goods are free. I'm surprised the country isn't full of litter. There is no council tax in Donegal, so no services. Lastly I noticed that you had parked beside those "Trolls" in Donegal town and I saw their video. At first I was sympathetic towards them, but after reading some of the many anti-Irish comments he didn't paint a very good picture of Donegal people and it was tarring all with the same brush really. The detective was also giving him the heads up that he didn't have a local residence, so no parking fine would be followed up, but he was blinkered and couldn't see that. I always believe that there are 2 sides to every story and we only witnessed one of those.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I will check your video out 👍. I saw what happened with the wardens and will explain my take in the next episode.

[@moirabardin9030]

luv your video the countryside is beautiful with the little towns you past through. That rain and wind was scary, but im glad your both alright. take care and stay safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks Moira ❤️

[@CarlDavison]

Came here from Travel Trolls, really enjoying the nice relaxed calm demeanour of you both compared to Dan and Mazzy who are both quite mad lol

[@LifeistooshortCK]

😂 thats why we enjoy them so much 👍

[@fojnica2226]

nice video...greetings from croatia

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Greetings 🤝

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Brilliant video well done 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks James 👍

[@Bikemaddad]

What an awesome video. I would love to do this. You guys rock.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Pierre 👍

[@johnfittis5764]

Thanks that was great, I was so strangely happy when you said u where parked next to the Travel Trolls as I knew from the shot of the statue that u were there. What a pity it was one of their worst day in Ireland😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we had an interesting time in Donegal as well 👍

[@steveb8137]

Keep up the brilliant footage of such a special place! It is a shame you couldn't see the cliffs at Slieve League as they are stunning! If you are looking for somewhere to park for the night near Sligo....I highly recommend The Beach Bar at Aughris Head(brilliant food and hospitality!) and the seaside town of Enniscrone as well. When you get o County Mayo...Kilcummin Strand is a brilliant cliff top parking spot...if there's no storm blowing of course! ;) Regarding bins....use the ones at petrol stations. ;) Looking forward to more videos of the Wild Atlantic Way. Enjoy!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips Steve 👍

[@randemvidz6656]

Waterford greenway is the spot

[@carolyncouchman9006]

Hi Ken and Carol, was wondering what size motor little red has . Watching from New Zealand . Love your posts. ❤

[@LifeistooshortCK]

1500cc

[@carolyncouchman9006]

@@LifeistooshortCK That's pretty good . 👍

[@pamelakennedy2213]

Thank you for another lovely episode!

[@Discover-Ireland]

Enjoyed 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 👍

[@deenunya7735]

Loved that Music , Sub'd You after being Told by Dan n Mazzy 🤭

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome Dee 👍

[@keithprice7004]

Great video thanks looks like you are enjoying your tour of Ireland. You are going roads I couldn't go down with my coach. I have toured sum of Ireland with my wife in the car Will be going after the pandemic. 🇮🇪🍀🚙😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Have a great trip when you do Keith. Its very busy out there now. We almost couldn’t find a parking space in a town yesterday. 👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Storm Francis hit us at Hadrians Wall but it looked worse for you. How could Carol sleep through that?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Carol seems to be able to sleep through anything. You certainly had your fair share of rain at the wall as shown in your video 👍

[@ethanesmith]

By the rushing river, was that Citroen H van a camper? I hear people convert them over in Europe. Of course, we never see them in California!

[@irishrover63]

I spotted that also, love those rustic wee vans. Normally used as a mobile coffee shop.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Pretty sure it was a mobile coffee shop but no customers that day 👍

[@uptowndisco2]

Trolls sent me here , like your videos and subscribed .

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for giving our channel a try. It was very nice of the Travel Trolls to recommend us in their latest video and good to meet them 👍

[@maltipoomadness8807]

I had seen those plastic box campers myself that week. Why are they parked in the dunes like dopes anyway?

[@OldBaron5664]

It's not being chicken if you think safe there's always another time to go and see something if you feel the camper rocking in a sheltered section of road it's best to stop before you hit exposed stretches. Only an idiot would proceed in a dangerous situation then not only do they put themselves in danger but others as well. You have inspired me to look at either a NV200 or it's bigger brother the El Grand as being 6.1ft I might find the NV200 a little cramped for me. I don't know the laden weight of a NV200 campervan but looking at it I think it would go over with a heavy gust. If you are thinking of doing the Scottish NC500 there's been a spate of locals throwing eggs at campervan's and slashing tyres this warning comes from one of the bigger hire companies in Scotland they are warning people to avoid the area.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I have a high self preservation index 😁👍. Don’t buy an NV200 without trying the bed. You would find it cramped. Having seen others videos of the NC500 experience it us way down the list of places to go at the moment. It would have been better for all had they never invented it 👍

[@Dreyno]

You really shouldn’t have missed Slieve League. The cliffs are 2000 feet high. Apart from one little stretch of about 50m the road is safe.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We missed loads of things on this trip but we can always go back and try again. 👍

[@danie2300]

Ireland reminds me a lot of beautiful Newfoundland in Canada. You would love it. Tell me, why is there no garbige cans in Ireland?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Some Counties seem to provide them but in Donegal there are more Leprechaun’s than bins but even they won’t take your rubbish 😏

[@danie2300]

Life is too short So this means that when you are in cities, there is no garbage bins on street corner to throw away your coffee cup or tissue? You are expected to bring back home everything like we do for a hike in a mountain? People must be very discipline and respectful not to just leave things laying around anywhere. Unfortunatelly, over here, we find paper cup and papers by the road side everywhere. Even in the countryside. And we do have garbage cans everywhere ☹️ thanks for teaching us about the differences in different countries.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

No in towns they do tend to have bins but the entrance is restricted to the size of a can of coca cola

[@wezhickey1345]

My girlfriend wouldn't let me drive down to that beach ha ha she thought the car wouldn't make it back up .we had better weather for the cliffs

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I had the same worries to be honest.

[@kevza1978]

New subscriber, Enjoying the videos. I would love to do this one day 😁👍👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Welcome Kevin. 👍

[@harleyryder1965]

You guys are such troopers. Just curious as to whether or not you guys are going to travel the Wild Atlantic Way? Being from Texas (Waxahachie to be specific) we were amazed by the beauty of that particular part of Ireland. We took the Paddywagon tours of both Dingle and Kerry, but like you, we drove the Beara Pennisula; which due to the narrow road is not suitable for tour buses. You must traverse Healy Pass if at all possible.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tips 👍 yes we are doing some of the Wild Atlantic Way. 👍

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Enjoying your videos. So glad we found your channel. The bed seems a bit tight. Do you find it comfortable?

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for watching. The bed is small but we are used to it now and both get a good nights sleep 🙂👍

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

That was a blustery night, being ex caravanners you should be used to it 😂😂, stay safe out there 👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes the old caravan used to get blown all over the place 😏👍

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Life is too short we know that feeling very well, having been caravanning for 24 years. 👍🌬🌬

[@sccg2424]

Another fantastic video Ken, Carole you are looking great nice to see your smiling face and happy chat. I asked a friend in Ireland about Motorhome van travel and he said to check out this site below. Also as you probably know now rubbish removal is privatised in ROI, but all areas have a dump and lots of recycling areas were you can dump certain items. Stop at local shops and cafes they will help and advice you no problems, the Irish love to help. Stay safe and enjoy the trip. www.motorhomecraic.com/forum/xt.php?app=portal

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks 🙂👍

[@clareclark6535]

Remember that lobster at burtonport

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Are you reporting an assault on a dark wet drunken stagger home 😏👍😁

[@clareclark6535]

@@LifeistooshortCK lol nothing as exciting as that 🤣

[@clareclark6535]

Did you see any teddies on that route? Half way through watching this

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I edited it but never saw any 😏

[@clareclark6535]

Yeah on route to Slieve league there are/where teddies tied to posts in memory of someone who died a good few years ago. I asked last time I was over there

[@LifeistooshortCK]

We didn’t see them but probably because we were distracted by the high winds. We have noticed several gravestones by the side of the road mind.

[@nigelmchugh5541]

@@LifeistooshortCK Memorials to people killed in car /motorcycle accidents. ( they're buried somewhere else!)

[@LifeistooshortCK]

I assumed they would not actually be buried there. Its interesting as in England the authorities do not allow that but you often see unofficial memorials to loved ones who have passed. The memorials are very solid structures and identical to those we have seen in graveyards. Carol reminded me today that I did actually spot the teddies as I had said to her that I was distracted by the teddies when I didn’t answer her question. I had completely forgotten that. Do people have to apply for permission to erect the memorials or is it just accepted that you can generally ?

[@fedefeltrin4359]

do you ever get to see any other nv200 campervans while traveling? anyways great content guys😉🌸

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Fede Feltrin we have not seen an NV200 camper in Ireland yet but we have seen a few in the U.K. on our travels and plenty of people use them 👍

[@chandan2881]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dave4728]

You wont find too many public litter bins in Ireland because people are to tight to pay to get rid of their household rubbish and end up filling the public bins with as much as they can stuff in

[@LifeistooshortCK]

That is certainly the case but in reality it’s just a symptom of the real problem, those in charge are failing to provide a basic service in dealing with the rubbish. If you can’t afford to pay it’s going to get dumped. 😏

[@dave4728]

@@LifeistooshortCK Not sure i entirely agree. Higher refuse prices force people to think about the waste they are producing, and anybody with any sense will try to save money by cutting back/recycle etc so it's a win/win afaic. I am on a low income and have no problem managing my waste without resorting to dumping or using public bins. People who do this kind of thing are just selfish. By the way, love the content

[@LifeistooshortCK]

It would be a boring world if we all agreed Dave. Its being able to disagree in a polite fashion thats a rapidly disappearing skill these days I fear 👍. I always like to take things back to the root cause where possible. It starts with all the excess packaging, made worse by the development of a use once and throw away business model and then the privatisation of public services that should not be about profit but providing a good service to all. That is the best way to protect the environment as there is no need to be selfish or fly tip. I imagine there is no chance of going back to that model as there are now too many vested interests. 👍

[@dave4728]

@@LifeistooshortCK The downside of capitalism😢. However, businesses only flourish if they give the consumer what they want. If the consumer wanted less packaging and more expensive but better quality goods that last longer, then that's what businesses would have to give. Unfortunately the majority still want the cheap and throwaway culture

[@LifeistooshortCK]

True. The drive is towards huge international companies but one day competition will be gone and the prices will rocket.

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Look out for signs for the local amenity centre. You can get rid of your rubbish there. As for your neighbours. I watched the video. The wardens were acting like wardens. The Gard was giving them a way out. I've lived here 13 years and never been targeted for being a 'Brit' but I don't try to film the Gardai and get snotty. I've always found that the Gards have been very fair. It is a shame their video has attracted a few Ireland bashers.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the tip regarding the amenity centre. Filming officials certainly winds them up without a doubt but I am not aware of any legislation that makes it illegal. If there was I think Danny might have been experiencing the results of it. I can’t be certain of the laws in Ireland but I am aware of them in the UK and our police, wardens nurses etc get filmed all the time these days and to most its water of a ducks back. Its not my job to defend Danny’s parking decisions but I witnessed the Irish van being asked to move and two British vans getting tickets. I also spoke with the Irish couple who were asked to move. That carpark is a nightmare for campers.

[@BrokenBackMountains]

@@LifeistooshortCK The wardens were completely out of order and shouldn't be in that job. It is the first time I've ever seen more than one. I believe anyone has the right to refuse to be filmed or photographed here out of privacy laws. I'm very conscious of that when doing street photography here in Ireland. When I am in a foreign country I usually prefer not to rile the local police and I think that people sometimes forget that Ireland is a separate country. There is an increasing demand that an Aire system gets introduced. Ireland is pretty unique in that we lose lay-bys and parking spots due to the travelling fraternity. A lot of councils and landowners will erect height restrictions, put boulders across entrances or dump gravel in lay-bys. Luckily the wee red van can get round most of that. It is a shame that two ignorant jobsworths mean that all Donegal gets branded. At the end of the day, if you are not resident in the Republic you can walk away from tickets.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Wardens have a difficult job to do and must be able to handle conflict even better than a police officer because they don’t have the powers to deal with it the way a police officer can. The law with regards to filming is a mess particularly when we take into consideration how many times we are all filmed every day when we enter shops, walk past premises etc. The police wear body cameras to film us when needed (no idea if Ireland have them yet) and I believe Danny played a powerful card when he pointed out his film was his evidence for a potential defence. Public officials should be used to being filmed these days and most importantly not threaten any course of action unless there is an actual law and power to back that threat up. Its the first thing you learn as a newbie on the job. I have never seen wardens acting in a pair or operate in that fashion. From what I saw they made a bee line for the campers and I suspect that might be a daily occurrence. Of course what happened cannot be a reflection on the town as a whole but we stayed the night in that car park and kids were racing up and down for ages by the motorhomes sounding their horns continuously. I am talking of them parking alongside you and just holding the horn on. If the town wants campers business it needs to sort out that car park because I would certainly tell people to give it a miss at the moment and thats not fair on the town. 👍

[@BrokenBackMountains]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks for clarifying things. There is a problem with boy racers in a lot of towns unfortunately. I often see doughnuts on country roads. There are quite a few places where I wouldn't park up as well. There is also a history of break ins in a lot of popular areas. I don't leave my car in a lot of Wicklow car parks overnight if I am heading into the hills for a few nights camping. If you see a sign warning not to leave valuables and a lot of auto glass scattered around then. Anyway, if you are heading through Co Kildare, I can sort your rubbish problem for ya 😉

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Ewen Cameron yes broken glass is always a clear sign to move on 👍. Thanks for the offer to sort the rubbish 👍👍👍👍

[@hazelcameron9503]

Bins = bombs

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Yes we experienced a few of them in England over the years but let’s be honest that is not why it’s being done anymore. This time its all about the money and how much they can extract.

[@lou1ish]

Oops! The bins scenario in Ireland is unfortunate, sorry!🙄

[@LifeistooshortCK]

The daily bin hunt was a unique experience in Ireland 😉😁

[@whiskeycook3323]

Travel trolls sent me over

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Hi Marie welcome 👍

[@anthonymcevoy6635]

You look after your country and stay there there is enough rubbish bins in your government

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Nope we will travel where we like just like you can.