The Craic (Irish expression for fun or entertaining) is good description of my experience at the Russagh Mill hostel. The staff were affable, pleasant, accommodating and good conversationalists (which is important when traveling solo as I was). The large old mill has been wonderfully converted to high level hostel status and offers plenty of room for travelers to cook, lounge around quietly or commune with other travelers or staff. There was opportunity to shares pints of beer and chat though in areas that don't affect the rest of those who wish to catch an early nights rest (thanks to the large space and stone walls). They also run a variety of outdoor programs to enjoy the opportunities on land or sea in the surrounding area. A top notch operation and I stayed in many hostels over my 6 weeks biking around the country. This one is at the top of the charts.
Sidney, Alaska

down there 5 years ago at around easter with a youth club some laugh!! Dave (evil haha!) is cool, hes funny!! I go bk down again with friends. It was the best laugh i ever had.

I stayed there with my children and they had a ball. Family room was cosy and clean. Dave was very welcoming and obliging and great with the kids. they got to do archery!!! Will return there for sure during the summer! Worth going to.

Stayed here for one night and will remember it for the rest of my life. The guys that run the place are a little spaced, but it's the most fun you'll have at a hostel anywhere on earth, no kiddin. I arrived in the afternoon, got to know the people there, kayaked on a sea lake with grey seals, came back to the mill, and partied with the nicest drunkest Irish folks I've ever met. The next morning, the guys were awake early cleaning up, organizing, and recycling every bit of trash in the place. World class. What a blast.