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Located in Castlebar, ATU Mayo is a responsive and dynamic campus with a population of approximately 1,000 students. This campus offers full-time, part-time and online programmes in nursing, social care, psychology, early childhood education and care, community development and youth work, outdoor education, and history and geography at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Since opening in the west wing of St Mary’s Hospital in 1994, the entire building has been sensitively restored to retain as much of its original architecture as possible, whilst also providing the modern facilities and services required for our students to prosper. State-of-the-art learning facilities include a nursing clinical skills lab, sensory room, heritage lab, computer labs and library. This campus was the first Institute of Technology campus in Ireland to be awarded Green Campus status in 2011.
With a population of over 12,000, Castlebar is one of Ireland’s fastest growing towns and home to ATU Mayo. Whether you want to immerse yourself in an energetic town or explore beautiful countryside, Castlebar offers an unforgettable student experience.
Address
ATU Mayo
Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 X853, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)94 – 9025700
Public Transport
By Air
If you’re flying to Ireland, choose the airport that best suits your travel plans. Each has connections to Castlebar (near ATU Mayo campus) by bus or taxi.
Ireland West Airport (Knock)
- Approx. 40 km via the N5 or 51.5 km via the N17/N60
- +353 (0)94 9368100
- www.irelandwestairport.com
- Direct Bus: Bus Éireann Route #440 to Castlebar
Dublin Airport
- Approx. 242 km via the N5 or 279 km via the M6
- +353 (0)1 814 1111
- www.dublinairport.com
- Direct Bus: Citylink Route #721 to Castlebar
By Sea
Ferry services from Britain and continental Europe arrive at:
Republic of Ireland Ports
- Dublin Port
- Dún Laoghaire Harbour
- Rosslare Harbour
Northern Ireland Ports
- Port of Belfast
- Port of Larne
Useful websites:
By Road – Car
Approximate driving times to Castlebar:
- Dublin: ~3 hours
- Athlone: <2 hours
- Galway: ~1 hour 15 minutes
(Subject to traffic and time of day)
By Road – Bus
Several bus companies operate daily services to Castlebar. The ATU Mayo campus is a 5-minute walk from the main stop (across from Mr. Price in Castlebar town).
Key Routes
Dublin → Castlebar
- Bus Éireann Route #440
- Stops include: Dublin Airport, Athlone, Roscommon, Castlerea, Ballyhaunis, Knock, Kilkelly, Claremorris, Balla, Breaffy, Swinford, Bohola, Ballyvary
Galway → Castlebar
- Bus Éireann Route #456
- Stops include: Galway Bus Station, Clonboo, Headford, Shrule, Ballinrobe, Partry, Killawalla, Westport, Islandeady, Cloonken
Within Mayo
- TFI Local Link Route #792 & #10787
- Citylink Route #430
- Expressway Route #52
Major Bus Operators
| Company | Contact | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Galway: +353 (0)91 562000 www.buseireann.ie | Nationwide |
| Local Link Mayo | +353 (0)94 9005150 www.locallinkmayo.ie | Mayo Abbey, Ballinafad, Belcara, Castlebar |
| Citylink | www.citylink.ie | Ballina, Foxford, Ballyvary, Castlebar |
| Expressway | +353 (0)818 151515 www.expressway.ie | Dublin → Castlebar via multiple towns |
Parking
A parking management system is in operation on ATU Mayo campus.
| Location | Eircode |
|---|---|
| Campus Main Entrance | F23 X853 |
| Innovation Hub | F23 K162 |
| HSE Centre of Nursing & Midwifery Education | F23 XE39 |
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