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Lia M
Province of Munster, Ireland188 contributions
Fabulous
Feb 2022
Wonderful day out for the kids. Lots to see and do. So much fun was had. animals, parks, play areas, arcades. Really great place
Written 14 February 2022
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Audrey M
1 contribution
Great time
Sep 2021 • Family
Just a few words to say how much we enjoyed our stay in Rancho Riellys the staff could not do enough for us. Children had a brilliant time. Face painting, tractor and trailer rides. The disco was great. Thank you all see you next year. Fire pits and fairy light added to the camping experience.
Written 25 September 2021
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Lifeofrielly
4 contributions
Old School Fun
Sep 2021
A fun filled few days away with my boys. Getting back to old school rustic fun ,Where getting muddy doesn't matter. Fiona and her team went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a good time and that everything was as expected. Organised activities from daytime to evening, Tractor rides, mini pet farm where kids an interact with animals, finished off with a kids disco and roasting marshmallows by your own campfire,. The lovely Cillian sells wood for the fire pits on site. Theres also a coffee /tuck shop on site.I hear next year there willl be a takeaway!! As a long time camper of ranchos now known as Rustic ramblers, I can honestly say I look forward to the changes for next year and wish fiona and her fab team all the very best. See you all next year xx
Written 5 September 2021
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margaret_martina
margaret_martina37 contributions
Urge caution due to changes & seemingly false advertising. lack of experience onsite from
Owner & campers. v expensive.
Aug 2021 • Family
Have reviewed very favourably in the past years -when site ran by the fantastic Eoin O Reilly. My past photos refer to those fantastic times eith an amazing community.

A mum with 3 boys camping solo and later in caravan he could enough for us however Co owner now taking over so I’d be very very wary about booking too far in advance and paying any deposit.
Take with caution events advised. A lot of activities listed on web site are not operating or are no longer exist.
this summer the long term campers volunteered & ran a 2 day sports event in order to give something back -which was fantastic- this seems to used now as an Idea for sept weekends but with little staff can’t see how this will be organised or ran. Old Staff & security have resigned. all long term seasonal campers no longer wanted - all have left so I’d have worry’s about rubbish sewerage cleaning services & lack of a helping hand or a caring eye from experienced campers. In particular if storms or bad weather - it was always all hands on board to help if an issue eith so many experienced campers about. Day or night.
Just be very cautious and in particular if very young kids be aware possibly no one on site should power ect go.
Written 30 August 2021
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Lorna M
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Run down & unsanitary
Aug 2021 • Family
Camped here with 3 kids and hubby, very excited to go as website looks great. Was even more excited to leave! Playground very run down, scooters broken and flat tyres, sharp bits on some climbing things.
Not a bit of hot water at toilets, showers or wash up area, I checked lots during day. Asked and was told its on all day but hit and miss if you get some. Not good enough. Toilets although clean need a big face lift and the showers, well even if there was hot water I wouldn't have used. There is rubbish all over the place including in the animals runs. Kids just throwing their wrappers and bottles all over playground. I'm sure if an animal welfare officer came out to inspect they would have a lot to say. No need for some of the animals to be there at all. We had a field behind us with 2 small ponies and a goat and not once did we see them get water. The pigs area is awful and we watched young lads (who work there) throwing food all over them and laughing their heads off. My 6 year old said they were being mean.
They have a lot of business and its a shame they don't put some of that money back into the place. I had read some reviews and lots of people used the word 'Rustic' and we are ok with that but I think those people were being nice!
The tractor run was fun! And the staff were all nice. Our pitch was spacious and we got electricity which was no extra cost.
Written 19 August 2021
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Adrienne H
County Dublin, Ireland24 contributions
Caravan and camping
Aug 2021 • Family
My kids loved it here, we where in a caravan so had our own toilet and shower but I heard bad reviews about toilet facilities so went up to have alook. They are abit old fashioned but they where very clean. We had campers with us and they said the girls was up cleaning them alot. It's a very big camp site so maybe in past they did get dirty but seems they have improved on that. Our kids ranged from 3-13 and there was no moaning from any of them so we where happy adults to, so I would recommend this place back to a bit of real camping.
Written 9 August 2021
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Lindy
2 contributions
Needs an upgrade
Aug 2021 • Family
This campsite is badly in need of an upgrade. Playground and obstacle course is very run down, lots of things broken. The campsite was full so they could use some money to upgrade the site including shower area and toilets. Really dissappointed as heard great things but must have been a good site a good few years ago but not a penny spent on it in recent years.
Written 9 August 2021
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sarahamyadam
drogheda8 contributions
What a kip
Jul 2021 • Family
All the reviews with 1 star are correct.... The toilets and showers are an absolute joke... Fun for kids.... But that's it... Just stay away... I would rather drop my pants in the middle of o connelly Street than use the toilets in there
Written 22 July 2021
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Edwina Breslin
2 contributions
Great weekend
Jul 2021 • Family
Was here the weekend with my kids husband and friends.The kids had a ball between frog hunt , pet farm playground staff were very helpful and also the owner Eoin thanks Eoin and staff for a great weekend.
Will be back again Edwina & Leo
Written 11 July 2021
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norma k
1 contribution
Bad
Sep 2020 • Family
Avoid this place. Livong in Carlow for years and they dont do anything in a farm. Just collecting the money for nothing. Dust everywhere. Playground destroyed for years. Not putting any effort to fix something. Healt & Safety officer should close it down 2 years ago.
Written 5 June 2021
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