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Beech Cottage and Campsite, Edenderry, Co. Offaly

Approx. 5 km’s from Edenderry town.
Beech Cottage not accessible by public transport.
The campsite adjoins the indoor accommodation with outdoor toilet block, wet weather shelter and an indoor camp kitchen area (no water or electricity). There is a wide range of camp cooking equipment available. Campers and cottage visitors do not share facilities. Campers have access to freezer in cottage for ice blocks.
Campfires permitted on concrete slabs.
There is a forest within walking distance as well.
Information booklet and payment form will be sent to the Leader once the booking and deposit payment is confirmed.

Guide Den, Ballina, Co. Mayo

In Ballina Town.
Bus and train stations ½ mile from Den.
Sleeps 20/25 on floor in main room.
Separate room for Leaders (sleeps 4).
4 toilets, 3 washrooms, 2 showers.
No separate Day Room or Dining Room.
Electric heating, Electric Cooker, Toaster, Fridge, Microwave in small separate kitchen.
No washing machine or dryer.
There is space for outside activities.
No campsite.
Open all year.
Venue available to non Guide/Scout groups.

Joy House, New Road, Galway

Centrally located terrace facility in Galway City.
Ground floor designed for accessibility (contact for details).
3 toilets and 2 showers.
Smart TVs, WiFi, and modern amenities.
Sleeps up to 30 guests on the floor across 3 rooms. Limited number of bunk beds and camp bed stretchers available for use.
Full kitchen with electric cooktop, oven, large fridge/freezer, and crockery and cutlery.
Large garden for activities and small campfires (no camping).
Short walk to Galway train and bus stations, supermarkets, Christmas markets, and Salthill
Ideal base for exploring Aran Islands, Connemara, and Cliffs of Moher.
Refundable security deposit of €200 required to secure booking.
Available for day use and overnight stays. Open to Guiding, Scouting and other community groups (subject to approval)

Leigh Dale Cottage, Carrigrohane, Co. Cork

9km from Cork City, 4km to local shops in Ballincollig.
Half a kilometre to public transport.
Sleeps 24 in bunkbeds.
Separate Leaders’ Room, sleeps 4.
Day/Dining Room seats 30.
3 Toilets, 5 basins, 2 showers, plus additional separate sink in Leaders’ room.
Gas Heating.
Cooker—gas hob and electric oven, 2 toasters, Fridge/ Freezer, microwave, no washing machine or dryer.
There is space for outside activities.
Small campsite available.
Open all year round.
Cottage is available to non-Guide/Scout groups.

Mote Park, Roscommon

Mote park sleeps 20 girls.
2 dorms that sleep 10 girls each.
2 leaders’ rooms that sleep 4. Each room has 2 single beds and a bunk bed.
There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom.
2 shower rooms.
A 3 toilet room.
There are 2 toilets and 2 showers outside also.

National Memorial Cottage, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

1km from Enniskerry village.
Cottage accessible by public transport.
Sleeps 29 in bunkbeds.
Separate Leaders’ Room sleeps 4.
Separate Dining Room seats 33.
4 toilets (1 wheelchair accessible), 3 washrooms, 2 showers (1 wheelchair accessible).
Oil fired central heating and wood-burning stove.
Well equipped kitchen with 2 Cookers, 2 Toasters, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Dishwasher.
There is space for outside activities including a patio with picnic tables.
No campsite.
Open all year round.
Cottage is available for booking by guide/scout groups who have booking priority. At certain times of the year the cottage is available for hire by school groups or other voluntary youth groups who can provde a written reference from their governing organisation or equivalent.

Orchard Cottage, Farrenconnell, Mount Nugent, Co. Cavan

3km from Mountnugent village, 10km from Oldcastle town where there is a medium sized Supermarket.
Bus from Dublin to Oldcastle only.
The Cottage has accommodation for 26 people in four dorm rooms with an additional 3 spare mattresses, please bring your own bedding (bottom sheet, sleeping bag, pillow and blanket) and towels
Dorms Sleep 22 on bunkbeds plus room for three inflatable beds.
Separate Leaders’ Room sleeps 4 on single beds – ensuite bathroom, sink and shower.
The Main Bathroom has a wheelchair accessible wet room, two toilets and three wash hand basins, and hooks.
The cottage is surrounded by approximately 100 acres of woodland, there are safe walks along the country roads, and you can walk to Lough
Sheelin.
The common room retains its original brick open fire with ample dining tables and chairs.
The fully quipped fitted kitchen with cooking utensils, pots and pans has a large cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. Please recycle where possible and bring tea towels.
The whole building is serviced by gas central heating.
The outside has a grassed area to the rear of the Cottage and there is a lobby for wellies and boots. Please wear indoor shoes, sliders or crocs
Orchard Cottage was extended and renovated in 2017 and is open all year to Guide/Scout groups and families.

Portmarnock Scout and Guide Centre, Dublin

Newly built (2015).
Served by Dublin Bus (Routes 42 & 142).
2 large halls, wheelchair accessible.
No beds, floor-space only.
Hall heating by coin meter.
Kitchen.
Meeting room & concourse for Leaders to sleep in.
Boys Toilets (2 WCs/1 shower).
Girls Toilets (2 WCs/1 shower).
Wheelchair/Adult Toilets (1 WC/1 shower).
Playground, Leisure Centre adjacent.
Velvet Strand Beach (10 min walk).
Space for outside activities.
No campsite.

Violet Hill Outdoor Centre, Broadford, Co. Clare

14 miles from Limerick city.
1 mile from village.
Not accessible by public transport.
Sleeps 24, separate Leaders’ room, sleeps 4.
Dining room/Day room seats 30.
4 toilets, 1 washroom with 4 sinks, 1 shower.
Gas hob, electric oven, fridge-freezer. No washing machine or dryer, 2 toasters, 2 microwaves and a slow cooker for soups / casseroles.
Electric heating plus open fire in day room.
There is space for outdoor activities.
There is direct access to the woods and woodland walks.
No campsite.
Open all year round.
Only available for Guide and Scout groups.