Rathgormack Hiking Centre
Address:
Rathgormack,
Waterford,
Republic of Ireland
Reservations: Online booking available here
Phone: +353 (0)51 64 6969
Email: rathgormackhikingcentre@eircom.net
Web: www.rathgormackhostel.com
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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.
Clubs
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.