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Galway City – Wellpark Road
ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road campus is a hive of creative activity and is home to several creative enterprises. Programmes are offered in design, contemporary art, film and documentary, and teacher education in art, design and graphics.
Our Wellpark Road building has specialised creative spaces which include edit suites, virtual production studio, art & design studios, several Mac and PC computer labs, animation studios, XR studio, recording studio, film studio, sculpture & ceramic workshops, drawing studios, textile workshops, prototyping workshops and digital fab-labs. Our library provides quiet study spaces, free Wi-Fi, computing, and printing facilities.
ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road is also home to a new CREW Innovation Hub supporting new business start-ups.
Address
ATU Galway City – Wellpark Road
Wellpark Road, H91 DY9Y, Galway
Email: sdca.galwaymayo@atu.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 91 770661
Opening Hours
Mid- September to end of May
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 22:00
Friday: 07:30 – 19:00
Saturday: 08:00 – 16:30
Summer (June to Mid-September)
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 22:00
Friday: 07:30 – 19:00
Saturday: Closed
Public Transport
By Air
If you’re flying to Ireland, choose the airport that best suits your travel plans. Each has direct connections to Galway by bus or taxi.
Shannon Airport
- Approx. 80 km via the M18
- +353 (0)61 712000
- www.shannonairport.ie
- Direct Bus: Expressway Route 51 (Cork → Galway via Limerick)
Ireland West Airport (Knock)
- Approx. 98 km via the N17
- +353 (0)94 9368100
- www.irelandwestairport.com
- Direct Bus: Bus Éireann Expressway #64
Dublin Airport
- Approx. 210 km via the M6
- +353 (0)1 814 1111
- www.dublinairport.com
- Direct Bus: CITYLINK
By Sea
Ferries from Britain and continental Europe arrive at:
- Dublin Port
- Dún Laoghaire Harbour
- Rosslare Harbour
Useful websites:
- www.directferries.ie
- www.stenaline.ie
- www.irishferries.com
By Road – Car
Approximate driving times to Galway:
- Dublin: 2.5 hours
- Athlone: 1 hour
- Limerick: 1 hour 10 minutes
(Traffic and time of day may affect travel time)
By Road – Bus
Several bus companies operate daily services to and from Galway. The campus is a 10-minute city bus ride from the main Galway Bus Station. Many buses stop directly outside the Dublin Road campus.
Major Bus Operators
| Company | Contact | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Galway: +353 (0)91 562000 www.buseireann.ie | Nationwide |
| Local Link Galway | +353 (0)91 842384 www.locallinkgalway.ie | Galway City & County |
| Citylink | +353 (0)91 564164 www.citylink.ie | Galway ↔ Cork, Dublin, Ballina, etc. |
| Feda O’Donnell Coach Travel | +353 (0)74 9548114 www.feda.ie | Galway ↔ Sligo ↔ Donegal |
| Burkes Bus | +353 (0)93 55416 www.burkesbus.ie | Galway ↔ Tuam, Ballinrobe |
| Treacy Coaches | +353 (0)86 3993003 | Ballina ↔ Galway |
| West Link Coaches | +353 (0)71 9641059 www.westlinkcoaches.ie | Leitrim ↔ Galway |
| Kearns Transport | +353 (0)57 91 20124 www.kearnstransport.com | Galway ↔ Birr, Portumna, etc. |
| Healy Bus | +353 (0)91 770066 www.healybus.ie | Galway ↔ Loughrea, Oranmore |
| Streamline Coaches | +353 (0)49 433 0917 www.streamlinecoaches.ie | Galway ↔ Monaghan, Cavan |
Parking
An open access parking system applies.
No charges apply.
Vehicles are parked on the campus at the owner’s risk
| Location | Eircode |
|---|---|
| Campus Main Entrance | H91 DY9Y |
| CREW Building | H91 8K85 |
| Galway Education Centre | H91 R284 |
Facilities
Library
The Wellpark Road library is a 5 storey building constructed of oak and a winding staircase that links to all floors. Computers are available on all floors of the library.
Student Enquiries
Reception is located at the Main Entrance (Blue doors)
Student Social Spaces
- Canteen, located on the ground floor
- The Landing spaces, located on the 1st and 2nd floors, provide comfortable seating areas where students can relax, socialise, and unwind between classes.
Shop
The Dispensary is located on the ground floor (red door) and provides essential art and design materials to students who have paid their materials fee, including paper, board, painting mediums, canvas, and related supplies.
Lockers
Lockers are allocated to 1st year students and are distributed by the Dispensary.
Food on Campus
The Canteen is located on the ground floor and is open Monday – Friday during term time only. Microwaves and kettle are available for student use.
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