FFI Center at Annalong
Our Europe/UK Hub
The Friends Forever Europe Centre at Annalong is more than a youth hub — it’s also a welcoming space for schools, community groups, and visitors from near and far. Our dormitory accommodation provides affordable lodging for groups of up to 40, making it ideal for school trips, youth organisations, and nonprofit retreats. In addition, our cottages can be booked for group stays or private rentals through Airbnb, offering guests a comfortable and community-driven experience in the heart of the Mournes.
For one-day events, we offer conference and meeting space rentals on a sliding scale, ensuring access for local organisations, businesses, and community partners. Every booking supports our charitable mission, and our exclusive catering service makes it easy to plan a gathering with fresh, quality food prepared onsite. Whether it’s a workshop, a team retreat, or a family holiday, the Annalong Centre provides the perfect combination of space, hospitality, and purpose.
Stay at Annalong
For individuals, we are excited to offer private rentals of the dormitory and cottages to everyone in our FFI Family! We are also pleased to welcome NGOs, universities, and companies from around the world to host their conferences or partner with FFI to run leadership programs for their organizations. We can help craft a meaningful experience with programs and learning opportunities or simply assist with your travel arrangements.
Unlike other rental properties and hostels, 100% of the revenue generated by the accommodations at the Center will be put towards carrying out the mission of FFI.​
Environmental Commitment
At Friends Forever Europe, we know that leadership and sustainability go hand in hand. Our Annalong Centre is on a journey to become a greener, more sustainable community hub. Plans to install solar panels and upgrade our energy systems will reduce our environmental footprint and make our work more sustainable for the future.
We are also developing pollinator-friendly gardens and integrating environmental education into our youth programming. By connecting young people with the natural world, we encourage them to see themselves as caretakers of both people and planet. Our environmental commitment is rooted in the belief that caring for community must include caring for the earth we all share.