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Hostel Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA

Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA

Near Greenane
Co Wicklow
Ireland (Republic of)

Tel. +353 1 8304555
Fax. +353 1 8305808

Customer Rating

Total:	80%	80% 100 3
Friendliness of Staff:	100%	100%
Efficiency of Service:	93%	93%
Comfort:	47%	47%
Cleanliness:	67%	67%
Security:	73%	73%
Location:	100%	100%

Green Rating:	100%	100%

At the top of this beautiful valley is an intimate mountain hut with a country cottage feel. It is 6km up the valley on a track from Drumgoff Bridge. The river provides clean, fresh water for cooking, washing and good brown trout for dinner. The hostel is gaslit and, while it does not provide modern conveniences, it does provide peace, quiet and a warm friendly atmosphere. Walking possibilities abound. History: In 1798, the Battle of Glenmalure was fought in the valley where the Mountain Hut is now located. While the playwright, JM Synge owned this estate, he wrote the play "Shadow of the Glen" which was set in the house. Maud Gonne McBride, who inspired many of WB Yeats poems, owned the house and had many soirees there. Her daughter, Iseult, lived there after her marriage. Ownership then passed to Kathleen Lynn who donated it to An Óige.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:		Total beds
Number of rooms:	2	16

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	24 hours Check in times 10am to 5pm
Opening times (over the year):	01 July - 31 August. Open weekends throughout the year by arrangement

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Attractions

	River/harbour/lake nearby		Hiking area
	Forested/wooded area		Hostel with a difference
	Mountainous/hilly area		Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Groups welcome
	Individual traveller welcome		Rates include local tax

Customer Reviews Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA

19 Jul 2012 Elias, Sweden	77%	77%
As we made our reservations a few days before arriving at the Hostel, the hut warden hadn't gotten an updated list of arrivals (apparently they get an updated list once per week, as there's no internet connection or phone reception in the area), so he didn't know we were coming. He took great care of us though.