Bring Your Group Together in Ireland’s Wildest Places.

From school residentials and youth programmes to walking clubs, community groups and family gatherings, An Óige offers welcoming and affordable group stays in unforgettable locations.

Groups of 10 or more

Flexible stays for groups and whole hostel hire

Flexible Accommodation

Shared, private and family-style rooms

Shared Facilities

Kitchens, dining and social spaces

Inspiring Locations

Close to trails, heritage and nature

Stay, Connect and Explore

A Welcoming Base for Every Kind of Group.

Whether you are planning an educational visit, an outdoor adventure or simply an opportunity to spend meaningful time together, our hostels provide comfortable and flexible bases for group stays.

Each location has its own character, facilities and surrounding experiences. Our hostel teams can help you choose the setting that best suits your group and the kind of visit you are planning.

What Kind of Group Stay Are You Planning?

Schools & Youth Groups

Safe and practical accommodation for residential visits, youth programmes and outdoor learning experiences.

Walking & Activity Groups

Stay close to some of Ireland’s finest trails, mountains and outdoor landscapes.

Clubs & Organisations

Flexible stays for community groups, charities, colleges, sports teams and special-interest organisations.

Families & Friends

An affordable and relaxed setting for reunions, celebrations and memorable trips together.

Comfortable, Practical and Flexible

Everything Your Group Needs for a Great Stay.

Our hostels are built around shared experiences, with flexible accommodation and practical communal facilities that make it easy for groups to stay, eat and spend time together.

Depending on your chosen hostel, facilities may include shared dormitories and private rooms, self-catering kitchens, dining areas, lounges, meeting spaces, drying rooms and coach parking.

Our team can help you identify the hostel with the right combination of spaces and facilities for your visit.

Need the whole place?

Exclusive Venue Hire

For larger gatherings, residential programmes, retreats and special events, selected An Óige hostels may be available for private and exclusive use.

Gaisce Bronze Adventure Journeys

Support for Schools Completing Their

Gaisce Journey

Gaisce – The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people aged 14 to 25, designed to build confidence and wellbeing through personal, physical and community challenges.

An Óige is proud to work with Gaisce to help schools organise their Bronze Adventure Journey through Glendalough International Hostel and Knockree Hostel in County Wicklow.

Two Days and One Night

The journey includes two days and one night of hostel accommodation.

Glendalough or Knockree

Accommodation is provided at Glendalough International Hostel or Knockree Hostel.

25km Hike

Participants complete a 25km hike as part of their Bronze Adventure Journey.

Shared Meal

Participants prepare and share a meal together in the hostel’s communal kitchen.

Cooked or continental breakfasts can also be added at an additional cost.

Errigal is also a Gaisce approved venue.

To find out how we can help you with the Bronze Gaisce Award, fill out our enquiry form, or email us on

Start Planning Your Visit

Tell Us About Your Group

Every group has different requirements. Tell us a little about your plans and our team will help you explore the most suitable hostel and available options.

Please include your preferred location, proposed dates, approximate group size and the type of stay or programme you are planning.

Alternatively, please get in touch by dropping us an email:

General group or Gaisce enquiries