Conference Venue Arts and Science Concourse, NUI Galway Travel

Conference Venue

Arts and Science Concourse, NUI Galway

(Number 14 on map click on link below)

Arts & Science Concourse

Travel

Situated near the bustling city of Galway, the university is easily accessible by car and public transport.

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Travelling by Car

Follow the directions below, or use this journey planner to plan your exact route.

From the South

From Cork or Limerick, approach Galway on the N18. You'll by-pass Ennis & Gort and pass through Adrahan and Clarinbridge.

Arrive at the Oranmore roundabout just outside Galway. Take the second exit at this roundabout.

From Oranmore to NUI Galway, follow the dual carriageway (N6) until the Martin roundabout and take the second exit, sign-posted Galway West.

At the next roundabout take the second exit, sign-posted Clifden. Continue on to Kirwan roundabout, take the second exit. Come to your sixth and last roundabout and take the fourth exit, sign-posted Clifden.

Turn left at the next traffic lights, towards Lower Salthill.

Continue on until the next traffic lights, and turn left into the Newcastle Road entrance to the University.

Check out the campus map to find your exact destination.

From the North/East

From Dublin and Belfast, continue onto M4 (signs for Sligo). At junction 1, exit onto M6 toward Galway and follow signs for Galway.

Arrive at roundabout off M6. Take the first exit at this roundabout and the third exit at the next roundabout just up ahead which will bring you on to the Dublin Road.

Continue straight on the Dublin Road following the directions for City West to NUI Galway.

Travelling by Public Transport

Galway is easily accessible by public transport.

Trains: Galway's train station is just off Eyre Square. The city's very well serviced by rail and only 2.5 hours away from Dublin. Find out more information on services and timetables.

Buses: You can travel to Galway using frequent services offered by our public bus service, or use one of the private bus services such as CityLink or GoBus. Direct (non-stop) buses from Dublin take 2.5 hours.

From the city centre, you can take a taxi to the university, or take the No.4 Bus in the direction of Newcastle from Eyre Square, near the train station, which is the normal drop-off point for buses.

Travelling by Air

The University is within easy reach of Galway Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock, Dublin, and Shannon airports.

Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport Knock are both just an hour's drive from Galway. To get to Galway, you can travel by bus with Bus Éireann or CityLink. Alternatively, car hire is easily available at these airports.

Dublin International Airport is 3 hours drive from Galway city. You can fly from Dublin to Galway airport, or rent a car and drive using our journey planner to help you find your way. There are also a number of frequent and reliable bus services to choose from to travel to Galway, including: Bus Éireann, CityLink and GoBus.

Accommodation

Corrib Village

A number of rooms have been held in Corrib Village

Corrib Village is the student residence on campus. This is basic student accommodation. All apartments have 4 bedrooms namely 1double and 3 singles. Each apartment has one bathroom with shower, toilet and wash hand basin and a separate toilet. All bedrooms have direct dial telephones. Each apartment has a living area with T.V and kitchen.

Please click here to book and change your dates accordingly. For any queries, please contact Maire Ni Ghionnain, email; [email protected].

(Please state when booking you are attending NUI Galway Conference and would like to request NUIG Corporate rate)

Westwood Hotel

Ideally located within walking distance of the University campus.

For further information, please visit http://www.westwoodhousehotel.com/

Harbour Hotel

Make the most of our waterfront location in the heart of Galway City, where just a 3 minute stroll from our hotel will take you to Eyre Square and the city centre, including Shop Street and the bustling bars & cafés of Quay Street.

http://www.harbour.ie/en/galway‐hotel/

The House Hotel

4 star Hotel is located one minute from Quay St, the Galway Restaurant, Pub Club centre and 5 mins from Eyre Square leading onto the main shopping area as well as many other things to do in Galway.

http://www.thehousehotel.ie/

The Radisson

A number of rooms have been held in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway City Centre. Ideally located on the waterfront of Lough Atalia and just a 5 minute walk to the city centre and 10 minutes walk to the University campus, this hotel is contemporary in style.

23rd and 24th June 25th - €140 Single/€150 Not available Double B&B June 26th - €130 Single/€140 Double B&B June 27th - €130 Single/ €140 Double B&B

http://www.radissonhotelgalway.com

Other

Alternatively, delegates may make their own accommodation arrangements. The following is a link to the local tourist office in Galway where you will find information on local accommodation hotels and B& B.

www.discoverireland.ie/west.

Food and Drink

Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant

Located in one of Galway City's oldest districts, Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar offers excellent modern cuisine as well as a selection of fine wines. It is the perfect place to enjoy a night out.