Accommodation & Food with An Oige in Dublin, Wickow, Kerry and Donegal

Dublin International Hostel

The Dublin International Hostel is located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just minutes away from O’Connell St. The hostel has 275 beds, all in a range of twin, triple, 4 bed private, and dormitory rooms all containing wooden floors.

Dublin International has recently been awarded the HI-Quality Certification and we are the only Hostel in Dublin to have been accredited with this prestigious cert. Hi-Q is a Quality Assurance standard that focuses on (management) procedures & processes, leading to a consistently Quality Customer Experience.

The Hostel provides conference/meeting facilities as well a private teachers meeting room. A full meal service is available including hot and cold lunches, dinner and breakfast all of which are served in our purpose ‘Church’ restaurant. We also have a separate fully equipped self catering kitchen and dining room which caters for up to 60 people. Our Dublin International Hostel is conveniently located within walking distance of some of the most popular tourist attractions including Croke Park and Trinity College.

Facilities Include:

• Fully equipped conference/classroom facilities
• Self catering kitchen
• Male/female dorm rooms on separate male/female floors
• Private rooms for leaders-some en-suite
• Keycard access to all rooms and CCTV cameras
• 24 hour reception
• On-site restaurant for groups
• Common room with TV, pool table and games area
• Vending machines
• Full Coach and Car Park (Free to guests)
• All bed linen is provided (towels and toiletries will need to be brought by the students)
• Outdoor seating and picnic area

Meals:

Our ‘Church’ Restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch, dinner, packed breakfasts and packed lunches for all groups. Hot and Cold Lunch can be provided depending on your days activities ahead.

The evening meal consists of the following choices:

• Golden fried nuggets with chips and salad
• Lasagna with chips and salad
• Pasta Carbonara
• Vegetarian Option: Vegetable stir fry with Savoury Rice

If you would like a continental breakfast this consists of cereal, juice and toast/butter/jam or you may also avail of a full Irish breakfast for an extra €6.50pp

Packed lunch consists of a sandwich, drink, piece of fruit and a bar of chocolate.

Please ensure to advise if anyone in the group is a vegetarian or has any food allergies in advance .

Killarney International Hostel

Our Killarney International Hostel is a former 18 th century mansion and is set on 75 acres of forests and gardens located 5km outside of Killarney centre. Commanding spectacular views over the mountains and lakes of Killarney the hostel is fully equipped with modern facilities whilst maintaining the charm and character of an historic building in peaceful surroundings.

We provide quality budget accommodation with a capacity for over 150 people in a range of twin, 4 bed private, 6 and 8 bedded dorms. We have two buildings, the main house and our ‘Lodge’. Our 40 bed Lodge is self contained and ideal for groups.

All bedrooms are accessed by electronic keycards with 24 hour access to the building also by keycard.

Teachers/leaders will be accommodated in private rooms where available and have access to our library and TV room throughout the day.

Other facilities include:

• Laundry Room
• Fully equipped self catering kitchen and dining room
• On Site Coach and Car Parking
• Vending machines
• TV Room
• Reading room
• Garden area and outdoor picnic tables

All Bed Linen is provided by the hostel, however please ensure to bring your own towels and toiletries.

Meals:

Hot and cold lunch, dinner and breakfast can be provided to those groups who are booked on our residential packages. Day programmes can also include a hot or cold sit down lunch. Please ensure to provide all details of any food/ special dietary requirements in advance and we will endeavour to help as best we can.

The evening meal consists of the following choices:

• Lasagna, baked potato and salad
• Golden fried chicken nuggets with chips and beans or peas
• Chill Con Carne – chilli beef with beans, rice and salad
• Vegetarian Option: Vegetable stir fry with Savoury Rice

Knockree Youth Hostel

A purpose built 5 Star hostel located on the Wicklow Way which re-opened in 2008 after a €4m million refurbishment. We provide quality accommodation with a capacity for 80 people in a range of the following rooms:

• 6bed dorms (shared bathroom)
• 5bed dorms (en-suite, "mezzanine style")
• 3 or 4 bed Family rooms (en-suite)
• Double / Twin rooms (en-suite) for teachers/leaders
• "Honeymoon Suite" (en-suite)
• All bedrooms are accessed by electronic keycards with 24 hr access to the building also through keycard. C.C.T.V. operates 24 hours a day throughout the premises.

Teachers/leaders will be accommodated in private en-suite rooms where available and have access to our ‘Chill Out’ area with free tea/coffee available throughout the day.

Other Facilities Include:

• TV room with SKY and open fireplace
• Pooltable
• "Chill area"
• Vending machines
• Luggage room
• Laundry
• Boot / drying room
• Conference room & projector
• Fully equipped self-catering kitchen + dining room
• On-site car parking (for guests only)

All students and teachers/leaders will be accommodated to the highest standards. Please however ensure to bring the following with you:

• Towels
• Toiletries

Packed Lunch and dinner and will be provided to those groups booked on our residential packages. Day Programmes will also include a packed lunch. Please ensure to advise if anyone in the group is a vegetarian or has any food allergies in advance .

Meal Choices
Lunch:
We provide a ‘healthy option’ lunch for both residential and non residential packages. Lunch consists of sandwich, 2 pieces of fruit and a fruit drink. Lunch will be available to eat in our restaurant or on our grounds.

Dinner:
We provide a selection of choices including the following – you will need to choose which option you would like for your group.

• Chicken Breast Burger with roast potatoes and salad
• Chill Con Carne – chilli beef with beans, rice and salad
• Fusili Bolognese served with salad and bread rolls
• Vegetarian Fusili Bolognese served with salad and bread rolls

Breakfast:
Breakfast is optional for all groups or you may choose to cook your own. We can provide your group with the following choices at the below additional costs:

• Budget Continental Breakfast (Choice of 3 Cereals, toast w/butter, orange juice, tea/coffee)
  €3.00pp
• Mountain Climbing Fuel (Egg, 2 Sausages, 2 Bacon Rashers, 2 Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Toast, Orange Juice, Tea/Coffee)
  €5.50
• Herbivore’s Brekkie (Egg, Mushrooms, Wilted Spinach, Grilled Tomato, 2 Hash Browns, Toast, Orange Juice, Tea/Coffee)
  €5.00

We look forward to having you and your group stay with us!

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Errigal Youth Hostel

Our 5 Star Errigal Youth Hostel is a purpose built, state of the art hostel which reopened in July 2007 after a complete refurbishment. It lies at the foot of Donegal's highest mountain, Mt. Errigal and is on the Usher Way. We provide quality accommodation with a capacity for 60 people in a range of the following rooms:

• 4 x twin ensuite rooms
• 7 x 4 bedded rooms
• 4 x 6 bedded rooms (built in mezzanine style, 3 beds on ground floor, 3 beds on top floor and therefore suitable for families or groups)

Each twin room has their own private bathroom inside the room and all other rooms have a bathroom directly outside each room. Each bed features it's own reading light and also it's own lockable cupboard for your belongings.

Teachers/leaders will be accommodated in private en-suite rooms where available and have access to our ‘Cosy Room’ with free tea/coffee available throughout the day.

Other Facilities Include:

• Wheelchair friendly
• Elevator
• Internet access
• Self catering kitchen
• Large spacious common room with Plasma TV
• Quiet room complete with log fire
• Laundry facilities
• Towel hire
• Purpose built Drying room
• 24 hour access
• Key card system
• Friendly, helpful staff
• Catering for family's, groups and individuals
• Heating by an Eco-Friendly wood pellet boiler system
• Free coach & car parking
• TV / DVD player
• Eating area that can sit up to 60 pax at any one sitting with magnificent views of Dunlewey Lough and the Poisoned Glen to the front, and an unobstructed view of Errigal Mountain from the back.

All students and teachers/leaders will be accommodated to the highest standards. Please however ensure to bring the following with you:

• Towels
• Toiletries

Meals:

Hot and cold lunch, dinner and breakfast can be provided to those groups who are booked on our residential packages. Day programmes can also include a hot or cold sit down lunch. Please ensure to provide all details of any food/ special dietary requirements in advance and we will endeavour to help as best we can.

Packed lunch consists of sandwich, fruit, chocolate bar and a juice. Lunch will be available to eat in our restaurant or on our grounds.

The evening meal consists of the following choices:

• Lasagna, chips and salad
• Quiche Lorrainne or veggi quiche, Chips and salad
• Chicken curry with rice or chips
• Veg burgers with chips and salad(veggie option) 

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