spotlight EMERGENCY RESCUE!

Van conversions come in all shapes and sizes, from horse boxes to London buses, but an ambulance? Why not, thought Dublin-based couple Michael Kelly and Catherine Gorman, who took on the unique challenge of converting an emergency vehicle into the motorhome of their dreams. Interview by Paul Critcher

Catherine and Michael were looking pretty relaxed when I chatted with them over FaceTime, but it became clear as we talked that while a labour of love, the project has been a real challenge. Fortunately, Michael, who is a fabricator by trade, has plenty of experience in upgrading motorhomes – he’s been an owner of campervans for some 20 years and throughout that time, has adapted and converted many vans for friends and family.

“Michael bought the ambulance