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The Spanish Armada ship La Trinidad Valencera was wrecked off Kinnagoe Bay on 16 September 1588 (Route 1, Stage 1)

Accommodation

Hostels

Official Irish youth hostels are run by An Óige. A membership card is not required, although a card from an affiliated youth hostel association usually secures a small discount. Many youth hostels have closed in recent years, and there are gaps in the network, but independent hostels have stepped into the breach.

There are two associations of independent hostels in Ireland: the Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland (IHH) and the Independent Hostels of Ireland (IHI). An Óige and these two these groups all publish very useful maps of their hostels. The IHI and IHH maps cover all of Ireland, and the An Óige map includes the Hostelling International Northern Ireland (HINI) hostels as well as the RoI ones. Look for a copy at the first hostel you stay at, or get it from a tourist office. Dormitory beds cost on average about €20, with private rooms typically about €25–30 per person.