About Us

ABOUT US

An Óige is the Irish Youth Hostel Association. Since our inception in 1931, we have been providing safe, affordable accommodation and travel experiences to those travelling Ireland as backpackers, groups, or families. We are a non-profit organsiation, part of a worldwide network of national organisations belonging to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). This entire network, known as Hostelling International, offers more than 3,000 hostels in over 90 countries. 


Being a member of An Óige gives you automatic membership of Hostelling International, and access to discounts on hostel accommodation, both here and abroad. Check out more about how to become a member and the benefits of that on our membership page. 


We also run a number of programmes for youth groups and schools, to help them to get access to nature and great accommodation. If you are interested in organising activities in nature, culture and history for your group, along with flexible accommodation ideal for groups, located in beautiful rural locations, please get in touch with us to find out more. 


As an example, we work with Gaisce – The President’s Award to help schools organise their Bronze Adventure Journey through our hostels in the Wicklow mountains. As the leading youth hostel organisation in Ireland, An Óige has received high recommendations from numerous travel groups and websites such as Outsider MagazineRough Guides, and Fáilte Ireland.

Annual General Meeting 2023

Annual General Meeting Information

Included is the Time, Date and Location for the Annual General Meeting of An Óige - Irish Youth Hostel Association. Also included are the Minutes from AGM 2022.

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Financial Statement

Included is the Full Financial Statements for An Óige - Irish Youth Hostel Association for the financial year ended 30th September 2022.

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Board Nomination Form

Included is the Nomination Form should you wish to be considered for election to the An Óige - Irish Youth Hostel Association Board of Directors

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Our Aims

To help all, but especially young people, to have a love and appreciation of the countryside, particularly by providing hostel accommodation for them whilst on their travels.
To foster an appreciation of the Irish cultural and historical heritage
To co-operate with other organisations for the following purposes:
(a) to preserve the beauties of the countryside.
(b)  to secure and mark rights of way and other foot paths.
To co-operate with kindred associations in other countries.
To take any other steps calculated to further such objectives.


Be Part of An Óige


We’re always looking for volunteers and interns to help us with a wide range of activities. If you’re interested in volunteering, then simply email us at info@anoige.ie

Become a member of An Óige, see our membership page for more information. 


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