George King, former president of An Óige would like to share his final words of wisdom before stepping down. 1. What makes our mission meaningful to you? Seeing so many people young, and not so young, utilizing the facilities and the opportunities we present to explore and enjoy the countryside. 2. What was your highpoint…
This month we tracked down Myles Caulfield who is a volunteer with An Óige. 1. What was your first hostelling memory? Age 18 in Glenmalure Youth Hostel on my own. Back then hostellers collected the key from Mrs. Nolan who lived in a farmhouse about 2km from the hostel. It has since been demolished. She…
Glenmalure Hostel is one of our most hidden hostels in Ireland. It attracts seasoned travellers who like to ramble across the vast solitude of the Wicklow Hills. Weary hikers who roam about the hills of Wicklow are delighted when they reach our back to basics hostel where the conversation keeps going as long as the…