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If you’re planning a late break somewhere in Ireland, but fancy doing something different than staying in a run of the mill hotel or bed and breakfast, you should think about staying in one of Ireland’s more unique hostels. Some of the Irish hostels listed on Hostelworld.com range from one in a 100ft structure to another in a castle…
Gyreum, Sligo, Ireland
Stuck at the end of the plateau of Moytura in Ireland’s
Co. Sligo, ‘Gyreum’ is a hugely spacious, hobbit-like building
that has been dug into the hillside. The 100ft structure
is aligned to the dawns and dusks of both the summer and
winter solstices when beams of sunlight light up the central
hall. Guests can stay in dorms circling the ‘round hall’
which is perfect for yoga and meditation.
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Shiplake Mountain Hostel, Dunmanway, Cork, Ireland
In this hostel in West Cork guests can stay in a charming,
stone-built, traditional farmhouse or in one of the gypsy
barrel-top caravans. Both enjoy amazing locations, nestled
in a superb setting on the foothills of the Sheehy Mountains.
Just 30km from the south-west coast, this hostel is a true
paradise for walkers, cyclists, and other lovers of the
great outdoors.
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Doorus House Hostel, Kinvara, Co. Galway
This historic building was built by the Count DeBasterot
in 1866. In September 1897 WB Yeats, Lady Gregory and Edward
Martyn met with the Count here to start the Irish National
(Abbey) Theatre. The Count's home became a youth hostel
in 1961.
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MacMurrough Farm Hostel, New Ross, Co Wexford
Near the town of New Ross, MacMurrough Farm Hostel is located
on a ‘sheep and tillage farm’ in south west Wexford. It
has been skilfully restored so as to retain its character
and charm. Guests can stay in private rooms in an unusual
cottage which overlooks the patio where the sheep graze
or in a separate, self-catered cottage that has dormitory
accommodation.
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Dun Chaoin Hostel, Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry
Situated on the Dingle Way, this hostel is located in Kerry’s
Gaeltacht area and boasts panoramic views. From the hostel
you can enjoy views of the Blasket Islands and the Atlantic
Ocean. But what makes this hostel unique is that it is the
most westerly hostel in Europe.
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Foulksrath Castle, Jenkinstown, Kilkenny
Thanks to its location in a 16th century castle, Foulksrath
Castle is one of the most spectacular hostels in Ireland.
Located just 5km outside Kilkenny, it was built by the Purcell
family. The dorms are located up a spiralling staircase
and out the rooms’ windows are great views of the surrounding
grounds. Guests who stay here can enjoy eating in the castle’s
most ornate room, a magnificent dining room.
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