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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageCampus Life
How to find us
The Academy is adjoined to the main hospital campus. It is situated on the extreme left of the main building. There is direct access to the Academy from the car park.
Please click here to find our map location.
How To Get Here
Bus Feda and Bus Eireann offer regular services to and from Letterkenny. Please click on the links below for timetable information:
- Bus Feda - For a full list of timetable details, please click here
- Bus Eireann - For a full list of timetable details, please click here
- Taxis - For a list of taxis in Donegal, please click here
- TFI Local Link Bus - This service connect communities throughout rural Ireland as part of the TFI Public Transport Network. They form a network of affordable bus services for everyone who wants to travel to travel to or from local towns and villages. We have two different types of Local Link service: Regular Rural Bus Services and Door-to-Door Bus Services. Please find timetables here.
Accommodation
Donegal is the 2nd cheapest county in Ireland. For a list of available accommodation for rent in Donegal, please see the following websites:
Dining
The Academy has a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave for students to self cater on campus. Letterkenny University Hospital has a canteen and a coffee shop.
Letterkenny University Hospital has a coffee shop and a large restaurant serving excellent quality meals which are generously subsidised for staff and students.
Burrito Loco is located on Port Road in Letterkenny in Co. Donegal. This delightful Mexican serves a wide range of Mexican dishes such as Burritos, Crispy Tacos, Loaded Nachos and Salad box etc. You can order your takeaway food online on Just-Eat.ie!
The Quiet Moment Tearooms have plenty of charming features with granite tables and mahogany surroundings which were created with a Bewley's atmosphere in mind. Serving fresh food daily the way you want, customers can enjoy Homemade Products, Irish Breakfasts, Sandwiches, Light Refreshments, Soup or something more substantial like our Hot Food Specials. The Quiet Moment offers a centrally located tearooms on the top of Letterkenny's Main Street.
Letterkenny offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, cafes & takeaways - please click here for further details.
Local Attractions
For up-to-date events in the Donegal Area area please click here.
Donegal claimed its rightful place at the top of National Geographic Traveller magazine's "coolest places in the world" in 2017.
Please click on the links below for local attractions and to see what Donegal has to offer:
Please find the "Top ten things to do in Donegal" here.
Sports & Leisure
Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny offers excellent facilities for health and fitness, including a 25m pool, gym, exercise classes, running track, astro pitch, hydro pool and soccer pitch.
Letterkenny offers Local GAA, Athletics, Tennis Club, Golf Club and many other sports & leisure clubs.
Pastoral Care
Details of the university's counselling services are available here.
Jigsaw Donegal provides a free and confidential support service for young people aged 15 – 25 with mental health issues, with a drop-in centre on Pearse Road in Letterkenny. Jigsaw aims to make sure that young people get the right support, where and when they need it. Jigsaw Donegal is a partnership between Headstrong, HSE and The Alcohol Forum.
Phone: 074 97 26920
Email: donegal@jigsaw.ie
Address: Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 W654 (across from the community centre)
Drop-in hours: Monday - Wednesday (4pm – 6pm), Thursday (4pm – 8pm), closed on Bank Holidays
Research Opportunities
Letterkenny University hospital offers Donegal Medical Academy students the opportunity to apply for a Summer Research Bursary and present their project at the annual LUH Research Day. Please contact our Academy Administrator for further details.
