Campsites are sometimes rare, especially up North. They are classified in different categories and are usually in very good shape and clean. It is useful to get a directory of campsites before starting the trip. Some new campsites may not be included in the directory. However, any tourist office will assist you.
Tourist offices are in all major cities and often also in smaller towns.
They have quite a wide variety of informative material, i.e. maps or different directories for almost any purpose. Sometimes hostels belong to a campsite and the owners allow campers to use the facilities of the hostels. Should the weather be bad, it is very nice to use the kitchen of a hostel. Prices range from approximately 10 to 15 Irish Pounds and include Irish Breakfast, which is similar to the American breakfast with eggs, toast, sausages and bacon. Black pudding, served also for breakfast, is a specialty of the country.