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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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
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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
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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 located on the grounds of Mayo University Hospital, located in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Please click here to find our map location. Our eircode is - F23 YV60
How To Get Here
- Knock International Airport - Knock Airport is 40km north of Castlebar. The cost of a taxi from Knock to Castlebar is approximately €55. Alternatively, Bus Eireann operates a bus service from the airport to Castlebar. Please click here for futher details.
- Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail - There is a train service from Castlebar to Dublin which takes approximately 3.5 hours. Please see the Irish Rail website for timetable information.
- Bus Eireann operate regular country-wide bus services to and from Castlebar. Please find timetables 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
For a list of available accommodation for rent in Castlebar, please see the following websites:
Dining
The Academy has a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave for students to self cater on campus. Mayo University Hospital has a canteen and a coffee shop.
Café Rua on New Antrim Street only uses Irish meat and fish in its menus, and mainly locally-grown fruit and veg (organic where possible). Freshly baked cakes include lemon drizzle and coffee and walnut.
There are loads of other cafes here, too, with great reviews, such as Tara Café for its paninis, apple pies and scones.
Castlebar offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars, cafes & takeaways, please click here for further details.
Local Attractions
Castlebar has numerous attractions for everyone. It has received international recognition for both walking and angling. It is also centrally located for touring Mayo including Ballintuber Abbey, The Ceide Fields, Croagh Patrick, Foxford Woollen Mills, Moore Hall,and the Turlough Round Tower. You can take a stroll round Lough Lannagh and a must visit is the National Museum of Country Life in Turlough.
For up-to-date events in the Castlebar area, please click here.
Please find the "Top ten things to do in Castlebar" here.
Sports & Leisure
The Leisure Complex Lough Lannagh offers an 8 Lane - 25m competition pool, 15m learner pool, sauna & steamroom, persons with disability access ramp and poolpod for pools entry. The complex incorporates The Movement Gym as well as 2 yoga, pilates and reformer pilates suites. All memberships include full access to the entire complex which includes a swimming pool, health spa & gym and also includes entry into yoga & Pilates classes. Student ID is required as proof to avail of all the student rates.
Phone: (094) 92 50149
Email: leisurecomplex@mayococo.ie
Bikes & Boards is a bicycle, boat and stand up paddle boarding rental company based in Lough Lannagh holiday village Castlebar, County Mayo.
Phone: 087 436 3310
Email: bikesandboardsireland@gmail.com
Mayo Leisure Point is an indoor entertainment complex in Castlebar offering 10 pin bowling, 7 screen cinema, Q-2000 laser game, movie bowl diner, and arcade games.
Phone: (094) 90 25473
Castlebar Golf Club is a magnificent parkland course, known as the “Augusta of Connaught” and is over 100 years old. The modern clubhouse is home to a bar and restaurant with panoramic views of the course.
Phone: (094) 90 21649.
Email: info@castlebargolfclub.ie
Few things promise to get your pulse racing than watching a game of Gaelic Football in McHale Park.
Tel: (094) 92 50487
Email: administrator.mayo@gaa.ie
Pastoral Care
Please see the University's Counselling Services website for further details here.
Mindspace Mayo is a free and confidential support service for young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Mindspace’s aim is to support young people aged 15-25 who are going through a difficult time to ensure they get the support they need. Please see their website for further details: https://www.mindspacemayo.ie/
