An Óige

An Óige (Irish: [ənˠ ˈoːɟə]; meaning "Youth"), or the Irish Youth Hostel Association (IYHA), is a non-profit organisation providing youth hostel accommodation across the Republic of Ireland. An Óige is a member of Hostelling International.

An Óige
Irish Youth Hostel Association
Established7 May 1931
FoundersThekla Beere, Marion Tweedy, C.E. (Terry) Trench
Founded atDublin, Ireland
TypeYouth organization
Legal statusNon-profit
FocusTo encourage youths to appreciate the Irish countryside through hostelling.
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Location
  • 61 Mountjoy Street (closed as an An Óige hostel in 2019)
Coordinates53.356°N 6.2683°W / 53.356; -6.2683
Region served
Republic of Ireland
AffiliationsHostelling International
Websiteanoige.ie
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