Dublin, Ireland, September 22, 2011 — From its inception centuries ago, when hostelling was about encouraging children from the city slums to experience some semblance of the great outdoors, things have changed dramatically. These kids were encouraged to take on the group responsibility of running the hostel, including the chores such as cleaning, maintenance and food preparation. These days, we’d term this as building character, encouraging social interaction and seeing the benefits of team-building.
Dublin, Ireland, September 22, 2011 — From its inception centuries ago, when hostelling was about encouraging children from the city slums to experience some semblance of the great outdoors, things have changed dramatically. These kids were encouraged to take on the group responsibility of running the hostel, including the chores such as cleaning, maintenance and food preparation. These days, we’d term this as building character, encouraging social interaction and seeing the benefits of team-building.
Hostels have long been viewed as at the bottom of the pile accommodation-wise when it comes to quality and comfort, with the legacy of ‘chores’ occasionally still rearing its head. Two hundred years on the reality is very different, with hostels adapting to the needs to transient travellers exploring city, county and coast of almost any country in the world.
The ‘budget’ nature of this accommodation is still as important as it ever was, as is the communal nature of hostels. They are a melting pot of languages, races, religions and genders; a place where people of all ages meet, interact and share their experiences and cultures. Yet many hostels have now reduced the size of dorms and even created en suite rooms for couples or families. Essentially, many are very professional run establishments, with permanent, experienced staff and continually invest in developing their hostels further.
Ireland is no different, with the establishment of AnOige (Irish Youth Hostel Association) in 1823 being followed closely by other independent hostel groups. Celtic Group Hostels are one such independent group who have hostels in Dublin and hostels in Cork.
As an island nation, most arrivals to Ireland come through Dublin, usually by plane into Dublin airport, but sometimes by ferry from the UK or France. For any traveller, beginning their Irish adventure in the capital city of Dublin is a great idea and allows their route to take them north, south or west. There are a range of Dublin hostels in the city centre offering budget and group accommodation. These are perfect for exploring Dublin’s rich history and culture, which includes a Viking heritage, Norman invasion and partition into Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State in 1922.
Unfortunately every traveller must move on and while majestic Northern Ireland lies to the north and Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork and Kerry to the South and South West, directly west is Galway – a coastal city renowned for its mild climate, festivals, events, music and lively atmosphere. Galway is very well connected by road and rail from Dublin (both around 2 hours travelling time) and there are even flights from Dublin to Galway. Anyone searching for a hostel in Cork will have no problem sourcing one with Celtic Group Hostels having both Sheila’s Hostel and Gabriel House Budget Accommodation available in Cork city centre.
Ireland is renowned as a friendly country for those willing to utilise youth hostels and backpacker type accommodation. Whether in a dormitory or private room, you can be assured of good company, high standards of cleanliness and excellent cooking facilities; all in excellent locations around the beautiful Island of Ireland.
Contact :
Gary Lowthian
Celtic Budget Accommodation Hostels
24 Bootham Crescent
York, YO307AH
447929156030
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http://www.celticgrouphostels.com/hostels-in-dublin.html