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Mountain Lodge Hostel

The hostel is located 16km from Cahir and is set in a lovely area of the forests of the Galtee mountains. The heritage town of Cahir in County Tipperary is situated in a delightful setting on the River Suir at the eastern end of the Galtee Mountains. For walkers the hostel is near the Tipperary Way.

Managers
Mary Crotty

Features
A beautiful circular former shooting lodge owned by Lady Beatrice Pole Carew and Lady Constance Butler. This is a gas lit hostel and there is a solid fuel stove which provides central heating to the dorms.



Directions
Road/Car: The youth hostel is signposted and is half-way between Cahir and Mitchelstown on the N8.

Bus: Bus Eireann: From Cork, Athlone or Dublin - Cork services. Alight at the gate of the youth hostel, which is half-way between Cahir and Mitchelstown. The youth hostel is 2km from the road.

Rail: Cahir 16km

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Things to do
Cahir, with its pleasant location and appearance and its wealth of interesting, historical buildings has become a unique visitor attraction. The Tipperary Heritage Way is another delightful way of discovering the area. It offers a series of walks suitable for all levels of walkers.


Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:


Cahir Castle
Ormond Castle
Rock of Cashel
Roscrea Heritage (Castle and Damer House)
Swiss Cottage


Night Life
The Butler's Pantry: Irish cuisine and hospitality at its finest. This restaurant specialises in fresh local produce supplied by local growers and producers.

Cahir House Hotel, l The Square, Cahir

Phone 00353(0) 52 42727

The Village Inn: The Village Inn is situated on a tourist trail between the Knockmealdown Mountains and the Galtee Mountains. Located just 3 miles south of Cahir, the lounge bar is quite large and full of local character and memorabilia. It is a bright area with an open log fire during the winter months. Lunches are their speciality.



Meals


Prices
Rooms November - May June - October
Under 18's
Over 18's €11.00
€14.00 €12.00
€15.00


Room Breakdown
Room Type Quantity
6 Bed 2
12 Bed 1
Total Number Beds 24


Availability
Opening Dates Opening Times CheckIn Times
26 Mar - 25 Sep 5pm - 10am After 5pm


Hostel Facilities

Self Catering
Parking
Drying Rooms



Local Facilities

Walking
Water Sports
Entertainment

Bike Hire
Fishing

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