Situated in the Comeragh Mountains in the picturesque village of Rathgormack, the centre is a purpose built approved hostel with beds for 22 people. (We do accomadated larger groups, over 70 in the past, these were groups such as the scouts who brought their own sleeping bags etc and bunked down in the main hall.) The hostel and hiking centre are the ideal locations for exploring the many attractions of north Waterford, including Crotty’s Lake, Coumshingaun Lake, The Mahon Falls, and the Nire Valley in the Comeragh Mountains.A unique flora and fauna is to be found in this very beautiful part of the county. Discovered recently on the mountain by a London botanist was a rare fern called a Club fern, one of the oldest plants on the planet. This plant was last discovered on the Galtees 10 years ago. Other flora discovered that is unique to the Comeraghs, is to be further investigated by botanists from E.N.F.O.
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The community centre is the base for a wide range of community groups and activities ranging from toddler group for the youngest members of the community to cards and other sports activities for the adults.
Community
The centre is also available for community gatherings, with catering facilities available. There is seating and tables for large numbers, it is the ideal location for functions and parties. Local caterers are available on request.
The hostel and hiking centre is also the venue for mountain rescue in the south east. Their climbing wall attracts mountaineering clubs and climbers from all over Ireland.
Rathgormack Hiking Centre was involved in the hosting of the Slovakian delegation for the 2003 Special Olympic World Summer Games. This event brought together the largest ever number of volunteers working together in the community.
Contact
Telephone+353 (0)51 64 6969
Email: info@rathgormackhostel.com
Website: www.rathgormackhostel.com
Address: Rathgormack, Waterford, Republic of Ireland
