Robing

Gown Hire for Conferring Ceremony

All students to be conferred must wear the correct Academic Robes as directed by the National University of Ireland: http://www.nui.ie/publications/docs/AcademicDressBooklet.pdf

Students are free to search for academic gowns on their own behalf provided they comply with the Academic Dress Code as above.

The official robemakers for University of Galway are Phelan Conan Ltd.

Phelan Conan Pre-Booking Instructions

All graduates must pre-book robes with the official robe-makers, Phelan Conan Limited before Midnight Wednesday 8^th October 2025. Robes may be pre-booked on line at www.phelanconan.com. The pre-paid hire fee is €45 or Pay on the day hire fee is €50.

Due to the implementation of a personal 3D secure password during the credit card payment process on https://www.phelanconan.com  Phelan Conan Ltd staff are no longer able to take bookings over the phone. This has been created to protect your online payments and if you don’t already have a 3D secure password you can activate it by following the simple instructions during the booking process.  If you experience any further problems with 3D secure process, please contact your bank.

Cash will not be accepted. All gowns must be returned to Phelan Conan as soon as possible after the conclusion of the ceremony.

Robe Collection - Dates and Times

Robes can be collected at the times listed below from G010 – G011 , Hardiman Building , University of Galway.
It is strongly advised to collect your robe the evening before your ceremony to avoid any delays on the day of your conferring.  

10.30AM Ceremony Wednesday 15^th  - Tuesday 14^th October between 4pm – 7pm OR Wednesday 15^th between 8am – 9.30am

2.30PM Ceremony Wednesday 15^th -  Tuesday 14^th October between 4pm – 7pm OR Wednesday 15^th between 11am – 1.30pm

10.30AM Ceremony Thursday 16^th  – Wednesday 15^th October between 3pm – 6pm OR Thursday 16^th between 8am – 9.30am

2.30PM Ceremony Thursday 16^th – Wednesday 15^th October between 3pm – 6pm OR Thursday 16^th between 11am – 1.30pm

5.30PM Ceremony Thursday 16^th -  Wednesday 15^th October between 3pm – 6pm OR Thursday 16^th between 3pm – 4.30pm

10.30AM Ceremony Friday 17^th – Thursday 16^th October between 6pm – 8pm OR Friday 17^th between 8am – 9.30am

2.30PM Ceremony Friday 22^nd – Thursday 16^th October between 6pm – 8pm OR Friday 17^th between 11am – 1.30pm 

10.30AM Ceremony Monday 20^th – Friday 17^th October between 3pm – 6pm OR Monday 20^th between 8am – 9.30am

2.30PM Ceremony Monday 20^th – Friday 17^th October between 3pm – 6pm OR Monday 20^th between 11am – 1.30pm

10.30AM Ceremony Tuesday 21^ST  – Monday 20^ST October  between 3pm – 6pm OR Tuesday 21^st between 8am – 9.30am

Should you require any further information at this time please do not hesitate to contact Phelan Conan here.

Robe Return

For robing queries, please contact Phelan Conan directly here.