Add IoM ferry file and Wild Atlantic Way EV charging guide

- New 03-iom-ferry.md: Steam Packet from Liverpool or Heysham, booking notes, EV on board
- WAW: full section-by-section EV charging table (Donegal to Kerry)
  Highlights the two critical gaps: Connemara (Clifden–Westport) and Donegal coast
  Adds ESB ecars/Zap-Map links and practical overnight charging tips

locations/03-iom-ferry.md

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+# Isle of Man Ferry
+
+> **Type:** Ferry logistics
+> **Route:** Liverpool or Heysham → Douglas, Isle of Man
+> **Operator:** Steam Packet Company
+
+## Port Options
+
+### Liverpool → Douglas
+- **Duration:** ~2.5h (fast craft) or ~3.5h (Ben-my-Chree ship)
+- **Departs from:** Pier Head, Liverpool (Princes Parade terminal)
+- **Best for:** If you're stopping in Liverpool anyway — walk on the ferry from the city waterfront
+
+### Heysham → Douglas
+- **Duration:** ~3.5h (Ben-my-Chree)
+- **Departs from:** Heysham Port, near Lancaster (M6 J34)
+- **Best for:** If skipping Liverpool; more frequent departures; quieter port
+
+**Recommendation:** Liverpool departure if you're spending a night there. Heysham if you want to go straight from the Lake District.
+
+## Booking
+- [steam-packet.com](https://www.steam-packet.com)
+- **Book in advance** — August sailings with a car fill up. The Ben-my-Chree (the main ship) has limited vehicle deck space.
+- Bring your booking confirmation — check-in closes 30–45 min before departure
+
+## EV on the Ferry
+- Drive your car onto the vehicle deck as normal
+- **No charging available on board** — arrive at port with enough charge to reach Douglas and your accommodation
+- Douglas is ~10 min from the ferry terminal; charge overnight at your hotel or the MEA chargers at the Sea Terminal car park
+
+## On Board
+- The Ben-my-Chree has a restaurant, lounge, and cabins (useful for the longer crossings)
+- Fast craft (Manannan) is quicker but less comfortable and weather-dependent
+
+## Links
+- [Steam Packet Company](https://www.steam-packet.com)
+- [Heysham Port info](https://www.steam-packet.com/travel-information/ports/heysham)
+- [Liverpool terminal info](https://www.steam-packet.com/travel-information/ports/liverpool)

locations/07-wild-atlantic-way.md

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+## EV Charging on the Wild Atlantic Way
+
+The west coast has significant charging gaps — this requires more planning than mainland Europe. The ESB ecars network is the primary public infrastructure in Ireland.
+
+**General strategy:** Charge at every opportunity in towns, don't rely on finding a charger in remote areas. A rule of thumb: if you're leaving a town with a charger, top up even if you don't strictly need to.
+
+### Section-by-section charging
+
+| Section | Situation | Key chargers |
+|---------|-----------|--------------|
+| **Donegal** | Sparse — worst section for EV | Letterkenny (22kW ESB), Donegal Town (ESB), Bundoran. Gaps of 60–80km on the coast road. |
+| **Sligo** | Reasonable | Sligo town has multiple ESB chargers incl. fast; Enniscrone has a slow charger |
+| **Mayo** | Patchy | Westport (ESB fast), Castlebar, Ballina. Achill Island has a slow charger at Keel — charge in Westport before going to Achill. |
+| **Connemara** | Most challenging after Donegal | Clifden has an ESB charger (22kW); Letterfrack area is a dead zone. Galway city is the reliable anchor before and after. |
+| **Galway** | Good | Multiple ESB rapid chargers in city; Tesla SC at Galway Retail Park. Treat this as a full recharge stop. |
+| **Clare** | Reasonable | Ennis (ESB fast), Ennistymon, Lahinch. No rapid charger at Cliffs of Moher — charge in Ennis or Lahinch first. |
+| **Kerry** | Good coverage in towns | Killarney (ESB fast + Tesla SC), Tralee, Dingle (22kW ESB), Kenmare. Ring of Kerry road has no chargers mid-circuit — full battery before starting. |
+
+### Tips
+- **App:** ESB ecars app for live availability; Zap-Map Ireland for broader network view
+- **Speed reality:** Most rural ESB chargers are 22kW AC (fast, not rapid) — plan 1–1.5h stops in smaller towns
+- **Accommodation:** Ask when booking if the property has a socket or charger — many rural B&Bs and hotels in Kerry and Galway now have at least a 7kW home charger
+- **Connemara gap:** The stretch from Clifden north to Westport (~90km of coast road) is the most exposed gap on the whole route. Charge fully in Clifden or Westport before attempting the other direction.
+- **Donegal gap:** The Slieve League / Glencolmcille area has no public chargers. Plan a there-and-back with Killybegs or Donegal Town as your base with charging.
+
+### Useful links
+- [ESB ecars map](https://esb.ie/ecars/charge-point-map)
+- [Zap-Map Ireland](https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/ireland/)
+
+---
+
 ## Practical Cycling Notes
 
 - **Bike hire:** Available in major towns (Galway, Westport, Killarney, Dingle). For a serious tour, bring your own.