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Donegal Town parking on pier

 ·  Posted: 12.09.2012  ·  #1
Heard on local station that overnight parking on pier in Donegal Town no longer allowed! Campervans allowed in car park but have to pay for two parking spaces during daytime hours. A local business has offered free parking but is not in town centre. Maybe they will change their mind!
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #2
Thats a pity, I am heading for Fermanagh/ Donegal tomorrow and had planned to stop on pier. What is local business please
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #3
Watson Hire, not sure where they are but somewhere on outskirts. Enjoy your weekend!
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #4
Thanks Aideen
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #5
Are Campervans allowed to overnight in the car park?
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #6
I have just spoken with someone at Watson Hire in Donegal Town and he is not aware of any accommodation for Motorhomes parking at their premises :'(
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #7
According to local radio John Wastson , owner of Watson Hire, rang in and offered his parking area to Campervans for overnight (on Sean Doherty show wed morning - Highland Radio).
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2012  ·  #8
im heading to donegal town on the 12th of october for the donegal harvest rally and i was going to use the pier as well to stay at
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2012  ·  #9
Heard at the weekend that this was on the radio again a few days after the original broadcast saying that Motorhomers were welcome as long as they paid to park during the day.
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 ·  Posted: 18.10.2012  ·  #10
I've emailed the Tourist Office in Donegal Town asking them what the situation is. Will post the answer when they get back to me. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 18.10.2012  ·  #11
Hi all,

Here is the reply from the Tourist Office.
Dear Mr. Moore

Yes, it is possible to park your motorhome overnight on the Quay in Donegal Town, however depending the size of your motorhome and the amount of car parking spaces used for your motorhome, parking tickets are priced at €0.30 per hour, per parking space from 09.00am-6.00pm.

If you require further information, please do not hestiate to contact our office.

Kindest Regards,

michelle mccauley

Travel Advisor | Fáilte Ireland North West | Donegal Discover Ireland Centre | The Quay | Donegal Town
T: 074 9721148 | F: 074 9722762| E: donegal@failteireland.ie
W: www.discoverireland.ie

Hope this is helpful to folk.
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 ·  Posted: 18.10.2012  ·  #12
Thanks for posting Jack, straight from the horses mouth so to speak.
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 ·  Posted: 18.10.2012  ·  #13
thanks for that jack by the way we had a great weekend in donegal thanks again
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 ·  Posted: 18.10.2012  ·  #14
Maurice I'm glad you had a good time. There's no place like Donegal. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 22.09.2013  ·  #15
Great location - thanks

We stayed on the pier Friday night, checked it was OK with the tourist office and paid the odd hours between 9am and 6pm.

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 ·  Posted: 22.09.2013  ·  #16
Yeah I was talking to some of the business folk in Donegal Town when I stayed there a few week ends ago for the Food Festival and they are delighted with the revenue motorhomes contribute to the local businesses.
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