Ireland's first Aires de Services opens in Limerick
- Monday, 10 March 2008
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Ireland has opened its first Aire de Services in Askeaton, Limerick. Askeaton has spaces for about 10 motorhomes and is well signposted from all directions into the town. On the N69 coast road from Limerick to Kerry, it's approached by a lovely drive along the estuary of the river Shannon.
Askeaton Aire was opened after lobbying by the Munster Motorhome Club and in particular chairperson, Mrs Maud Naylor. Officially opened by the Kevin Sheehan, Chairman of Limerick County Council, Motor Caravan magazine hopes more towns across Ireland and indeed the UK will follow suit.
The Munster Motorhome Club is based in the Munster region of Ireland taking in the beautiful counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary. The Club holds get-togethers every two weeks from April to September and if you're staying at Askeaton Aire you're more than welcome to get involved and join in the fun.
Aires are popular across France and provide motor carvanners with a safe place to stay overnight and rest before continuing on your journey.
For more information on Askeaton Aire, email munstermotorhomeclub@hotmail.com
For details about Aires in France, you need a copy of the original Le guide official Aires de Services Camping-Car, written in French.
Or the English version All The Aires (£11.99 including p&p) can be bought from Vicarious Books by calling 0131 208 3333 or by visiting www.vicariousbooks.co.uk
March 11 07:30
STANLEY BOWMAN
Why has it been called the same name as used in france? I would have thought the Irish would have had their own name, ( Motorhome Stopover ) comes to mind. The french want to call it what they will, why do we and everybody else have to follow suit.