Errigal Hostel

Top choice in County Donegal


At the foot of magnificent Errigal Mountain, this gleaming, excellent and purpose-built 60-bed An Óige hostel has superb facilities including a self-catering kitchen, a large laundry room for your muddy climbing gear, light-filled common areas, and pristine dorms and private rooms. Friendly staff round out the picture and a petrol station sells groceries next door.


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