In April 1937, “The face of Ireland”, by Michael Floyd, was published. We don’t know anything about the author but, on page 75, he states: “If I were asked to pick out one spot in Ireland that seemed to me more glorious than the rest, I believe that Rosguill would be my choice”. Exactly one…
Knockree Hostel in the Wicklow Mountains was the first place that made me fall in love with Ireland. It was also the first hostel I stayed it. Not only that, but it was also the first hostel ever that I worked in. Throwback to March 2015, where it all begun at Knockree Hostel. I could…
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once more! At this stage we all know the routine. Wake up, get dressed in whatever green clothing you can find, go to the local parade to complain about it being the same every year, before finally going to the jam packed pub where you spend the rest of…
The An Óige Environmental Conservation Group had a very busy and successful 2018. An Óige Environmental Week 2019 is the perfect occasion to look back at the year just gone and take stock of what has been achieved. The main focus of the conservation group has been on carrying out the conservation management plan drawn…
There are two vacancies on the Board of An Óige for Elected Directors who will be appointed by the membership of the Association at our AGM in late April/early May 2019. Only members are eligible to nominate candidates, to vote at the election or to be elected to the Board. The nomination process is as…
Are you interested in a Beginners’ Photography Course? Our Photography Club have designed a course for the beginner who wants to know more about digital photography using either a camera or smartphone. The course will be given by Peter Gallagher (L.I.P.P.A) Topics covered include; The camera and how it works Menu Settings Composition Downloading images…
“Travel has become one of the great forces for peace and understanding in our time. As people move through the world and learn to know each other, to understand each other’s customs and to appreciate the qualities of the individuals of each nation, we are building a level of international understanding which can sharply improve…
The Fleadh Cheoil is one of our favourite festivals in the Irish calendar. It is mostly free (apart from the paid concerts), which we think is a great thing. Young people flock to it (although it is billed as a family event and you will see more grey hair (or even no hair) here than…
How better to enjoy the summer than spending a day outside, listening to great music with your friends. Festival season has started and therefore there are plenty to choose from. Our intern Laura has selected the festivals around the country that she feels shouldn’t be missed. Life Festival 25 – 27 May Life Festival has…
Almost a dozen volunteers from the An Óige Conservation Group braved the wet and windy conditions to help with the planting of 10,000 new trees at Knockree this past weekend. The 10,000 trees were planted over a 4.6 hectare (11 acres) area on the land attached to An Óige’s Knockree Youth Hostel in County Wicklow,…