Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Rathdowney Group

Every Friday, – · Old YMCA Hall, Church Street,Rathdowney,Co. Laois,R32 VH0 · Next: Friday 16 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue Old YMCA Hall
Address Church Street,Rathdowney,Co. Laois,R32 VH0

About this meeting

On Fridays, the Rathdowney Group holds a second weekly meeting at 8.30pm, again in the Old YMCA Hall on Church Street, Rathdowney. This session has no fixed format, so expect open sharing among members rather than book study or step work. Like the Tuesday meeting, it is members-only, intended for those with a desire to stop drinking, though a newcomer needs no introduction to attend. Attendance is free and there is no requirement to book ahead. Wheelchair access at the venue has not been confirmed, so anyone with mobility needs may wish to check beforehand. Rathdowney sits in south Co. Laois, close to the county boundary with Kilkenny.

Common questions

What can I expect from the Friday meeting format

There is no set format, so the Friday session is given over to open sharing among the group's members.

Is this meeting open to the general public

No, it is a members-only AA meeting for people with a desire to stop drinking, though first-time attenders are always welcome.

Is there a cost to attend or a need to book

No, AA meetings are free and there is no booking system in place for the Old YMCA Hall.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Friday

Old YMCA Hall, Church Street,Rathdowney,Co. Laois,R32 VH0

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