Housing
You are responsible for finding your own housing in Galway. Although there is no university-owned housing, NUI, Galway does have an Accommodation Service Office www.nuigalway.ie/accommodation/ which provides local housing information for students.
The Accommodation Service helps students find accommodation and provides advice on accommodation issues, e.g. letting agreements, tenant rights and obligations, and help in the event of a dispute. Fact sheets on a wide variety of accommodation issues are available from the service.
Agnes O'Farrell
Accommodation Officer
+353 (0)91 492760
+353 (0)91 494505 fax
agnes.ofarrell@nuigalway.ie
Teresa Kelly Assistant to Accommodation Officer
+353 (0)91 492364
+353 (0)91 494505 fax
kellyt@nuigalway.ie
Angela Walsh
Assistant to Accommodation Officer
+353 (0)91 492364
+353 (0)91 494505 fax angela.walsh@nuigalway.ie
The Accommodation Service recommends that visiting students book accommodations early in advance (many residences begin accepting applications in early spring for the following academic year). The following accommodation options are available to students:
University approved residential accommodation complexes
Private sector houses and apartments
Hostels
Lodgings
When securing housing, visiting students should be prepared to complete and submit appropriate accommodation applications and pay full rent and deposit in advance via a wire transfer from their home bank. Students are strongly encouraged to get all information in writing in advance and to be clear on rental terms (e.g. start/end dates, rental payments, deposits, disclosure of charges, etc.), as both written and verbal leases are considered legally binding in Ireland. Should a student encounter any problems with a landlord, they may consult with the Accommodation Service for assistance.
Donegan Court
Overlooking a Corrib River waterway near the city center, Donegan Court is a recently-built complex with close proximity to the university (10 minutes) and downtown Galway. Apartment-style units look out into a central, “European”-style courtyard, while a small number of units have entrances that open directly out onto the street. Units are fully-furnished with complete living and kitchen appointments and a common laundry room. According to its manager, Donegan prefers to rent on a per-unit basis for the entire year, rather than place individual students, though some students have been able to make arrangements for individual accommodations.
+353 (0)91 2258505
+353 (0)86 1083644 mobile
+353 (0)91 564682 fax
jfitzgerald@leob.ie
www.donegancourt.com
Corrib Village
Located just up the river on the banks of the Corrib, Corrib Village is one of the closest student residences to campus (10 minute walk to campus along a riverside path) and is built on university-owned land. The complex is made up of a number of detached 3-story buildings that house a total of 761 students, most of whom are first-year students, as well as a housing office and convenience store with staff on-site during business hours. Each building, accessible through a security keycard, features 176 self-catering three and four bedroom units. Units commonly include student rooms, a hallway, kitchen area, common room, and suite bathroom. Rooms are available in single or double occupancy, with either twin or full-size beds, some of which have attached bathrooms (en suite). Kitchen areas include a compact refrigerator, electric cooktop and oven, and dishwasher. The common area has a sofa and chairs, as well as a small television.
Corrib Village
Newcastle Road, Galway
+353 (0)91 527112
+353 (0)91 523661 fax
info@corribstudents.com
www.corribstudents.com
Dúnáras Apartments
A 25 minute walk from campus, Dunaras Apartments is a large complex of two and three bedroom self-catering apartments that provide accommodation for 409 students (many of whom are international students). Units commonly feature a single room and double room, with modern, clean facilities, including a common room, television, furniture, and kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, and stove. The majority of units face an inner car park and entrance is accessible either through the main Dunaras entrance or secured gates; there are a number of units that have public entrances that face out onto the main road below. A housing office is on-site, and Dunaras states that a security guard is present at night. Students have access to an on-site laundry room.
Dunaras Residential Accommodation
Bishop O’Donnell Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 589588
+353 (0)91 581222 fax
info@dunaras.ie
www.dunaras.ie
Amhra House
Twenty-eight fully furnished apartments make up the four-year old Amra House which provides housing for 86 students. Apartments are located on the second floor of a secured entry building near the city center (approximately 15 minutes from campus). Each apartment houses approximately three students (small double and single rooms), and features a fully-furnished common room with television, couch, and chairs, and kitchen area with a compact refrigerator, electric cooktop and oven, and clothes washer. Rooms are rented on a year-only basis to students. There is no representative on-site.
Amhra House
Bothar na mBan
Prospect Hill
Galway
+353 (0)91 768455
+353 (0)86 8511199 mobile
+353 (0)91 768456 fax
amhra@galwayrent.com
www.galwayrent.com/amhra/
Lisdonagh
Located next to Dunaras Apartments, Lisdonagh is located 25 minutes from campus on a busy road that leads down to shops and the city center. A five-year old complex, Lisdonagh houses 71 students with each unit containing two bedroom apartments that share a common secured-entry. Units and facilities are similar in size and quality to Amra House. There is no representative on-site.
Lisdonagh
Cuan Glas,
Bishop O’Donnell Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 768455
+353 (0)86 8511199 mobile
+353 (0)91 768456 fax
lisdonagh@galwayrent.com
www.galwayrent.com/lisdonagh/
Gort na Coiribe
Adjacent to Cuirt na Coiribe, Gort na Coiribe is a large complex of apartment- and townhome-style student accommodations located 15 minutes from NUI Galway. Five years old, Gort na Coiribe consists of 144 self-catering apartments and houses 657 students, with 3 to 6 students to each apartment/house. Units feature single and double rooms, with modern fully-furnished kitchen and common room areas. There is an office and laundry room on site.
Gort na Coiribe
Headford Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 746400
+353 (0)91 746555 fax
info@gortnacoiribe.ie
www.gortnacoiribe.com
The Student Village/Menlo Park Apartments
Menlo Apartments is a two-story complex housing 139 students and is located 20 minutes from campus, close to both Cuirt and Gort na Coiribe. Five years old, Menlo Park consists of 35 two and three bedroom apartments with 3 to 5 students to each apartment, all of which look out onto a central courtyard. Each unit has either a single and double room (twin beds), or a single and two doubles (twin beds and full and twin beds). Units also have laundry in the apartment, large refrigerator, and full cooking appliances. Secured access and closed circuit cameras provide security, and an on-site business office is located in the complex, with an affiliated hotel and conference center next door. Students may apply at any time for housing.
Terryland,
Headford Road
Galway
+353 (91) 768663
+353 (91) 768664 fax
menloapts@iol.ie
www.menlopartkhotel.com/apartments/
Cuirt na Coiribe
Located a 15 minute walk from campus, Cuirt na Coiribe is a large complex of self-catering apartment-style units in a multiple-story dormitory block layout and houses 380 students. The complex is three years old, and features a reception office, mini-mart, business office, and laundrette. Each block has secured access via an electronic key fob. Individual units feature fully furnished rooms, common rooms, and kitchens with stainless steel appliances.
Cuirt na Coiribe
Headford Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 700700
+353 (0)91 700790 fax
info@cuirtnacoiribe.com
www.cuirtnacoiribe.com
Atlantis Apartments
Atlantis is made up of several multi-story blocks, each with its own secure entry, and consists of 19 self-catering apartments. Each apartment unit houses 3 to 4 students, and is fully-furnished, with a large refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher in a kitchen that opens out into a common living room, with laundry in-unit. The complex is located within walking distance of supermarkets and shops and is a 15 minute walk to campus.
According to its representative, Atlantis only rents for the academic year, but may occasionally have semester openings as a result of cancellation. In those cases, the management draws from a wait list it maintains (prospective students pay a fee in order to be placed on the wait list).
Atlantis Apartments
74-80 Old Seamus Quirke Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 539673
+353 (0)87 6677998 mobile
+353 (0)91 537903 fax
info@atlantisapartmentsgalway.com www.atlantisapartmentsgalway.com
Centrepoint Apartments
Located in a busy office and business park, Centrepoint is a recently built, modern apartment complex featuring 40 self-catering apartments roughly a 30 to 40 minute walk from campus. Units are two, three, and four bedroom apartments, consisting of furnished single and double rooms, kitchen, and dining area. The complex is situated on the top floor of a multi-story building with businesses and shops on the ground floor. According to the Centerpoint manager, applications for Fall housing are accepted after December.
Centrepoint Apartments +353 (0)91 381000
sowens@winterspm.com
www.centrepointgalway.com
Ros Geal University Residence
Ros Geal is a women’s-only student residence that provides bed and board to approximately 30 female students in a historic house directly across from NUI Galway. Both semester and year-long students live in either single, double, or triple rooms in a sorority-house style layout. Meals are provided in a community dining room, and a computer lab and chapel are located in the house.
Originally founded by parents of students, Ros Geal is currently run by Opus Dei, Catholic church-based organization. The house is non-denominational, but embraces Christian principles such as community service, volunteerism (e.g. working with orphanage), and sponsors travel and trips (e.g. Italy in Summer 2006). In addition to these values, students are expected to abide by house rules, which include a 12 midnight curfew on most nights.
Ros Geal 19 University Road
Galway
+353 (0)91 524524 rosgeal@eircom.net
www.rosgeal.net
Gort Ard
Gort Ard is a men’s only residence located in Salthill, approximately a 30 minute walk from campus. Undergraduate and graduate students live in single rooms for either the semester or academic year. Both semester and year-long students live in single rooms and meals are provided in a community dining room, A wide variety of activities are organized during the year that complement life at university. Gort Ard is managed by Opus Dei, a Catholic church-based organization. The house is non-denominational and accommodation and activities are open to people of all backgrounds.
Gort Ard University Residence
Rockbarton North
Salthill, Galway
+353 (0)91 523 846
+353 (0)91 529 401
info@gortard.com
www.gortard.com
Private Sector Houses and Apartments
This Accommodation consists of flats, houses and apartments run by the private rented sector. As it can vary from house to house, students are advised to see this accommodation for themselves before making a booking to ensure they will be happy with their choice. Each tenant should be prepared to pay:
One month’s rental.
€300-400 deposit against damages not due to wear and tear
At least €90 towards heating oil each semester
Each tenant is required to sign a lease
Tenants should never sign leases on behalf of their co-tenants
Always remember that a signed lease is legally binding. If a tenant breaks her/his lease, the initial deposit against damages is automatically forfeited
Charges, such as electricity, refuse and television must be paid separately as the bills arrive. Students should always be careful about signing leases and keeping contracts--even verbal contracts can also be binding. Students are urged read carefully the Guidelines for Renting Accommodation at www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/accommodation_office/Guidelines_for_Renting.html.
Self Catering Accommodation Off Campus
Where the student shares with the owner and has limited access to the kitchen. Note that in self-catering accommodation, a student may only have visitors at the discretion of the householder. Also note that you must come to an arrangement with the householder vis-a-vis cooking arrangements. Duvets are normally supplied but you must purchase your own sheets and duvet covers. These can be purchased at a reasonable rate in Galway at local department stores.
Shared Houses/Flats/Apartments
Houses/Flats/Apartments are normally rented for the full academic year (September to June approximately). In rented houses/flats/apartments, rent must always be paid during Christmas and Easter vacations. Occasionally, houses/apartments are rented for one semester but only if a back-up group for Semester II is guaranteed. It should be borne in mind that the demand for rented houses/apartments far exceeds the supply. Please check our website for details of private rented accommodation.
Bedsits (sometimes known as Studios)
One room in which a student sleeps, cooks, etc. We discourage students from living in bedsits, as they are seldom custom-built and sometimes represent poor value for money. Experience also shows that students opting for this type of accommodation may experience loneliness.
One room in which a student sleeps, cooks, etc. We discourage students from living in bedsits, as they are seldom custom built and are sometimes damp and represent poor value for money. Experience also shows that students opting for this type of accommodation quite often experience loneliness.
Please always remember that if you leave before the end of your tenancy agreement, whether written or verbal, you may be liable for the rent to the end date. Always ask for a rent book.
To access accommodation from the private sector visit www.findahome.ie.
The Galway Advertiser www.galwayadvertiser.ie, the local newspaper, issues a list of accommodation each Wednesday at 2 p.m. Their Office is located on 41/42 Eyre Square, Galway. It costs 2 Euro (approximately).
Past participants have also found accommodation listings at www.daft.ie.
Temporary Accommodation
City Centre Budget Accommodation Kinlay House (Reservation necessary) Merchants Road Eyre Square Galway +353 (0)91 565244 +353 (0)91 565245 fax info@kinlaygalway.ie
www.kinlayhouse.ie
Sleepzone Bóthar na mBan Prospect Hill Galway +353 (0)91 566999 Info@sleepzone.ie www.sleepzone.ie
Bed and Breakfasts Ms. Darry Ryan 'The Ivies' 1 Montpelier Terrace Sea Road Galway +353 (0)91 583257 info@theivies.com www.the-ivies.com Ms. Betty Hassell, 41 Maunsells' Park Taylors Hill Galway +353 (0)91 523307 info@iverniabb.com www.iverniabb.com/
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