Sligo

By Air

Choose the airport that best suits your travel plans. Each has connections to Sligo town or ATU Sligo campus via bus, taxi, or car hire.

Ireland West Airport (Knock)

• Approx. 55 km via N17
• +353 (0)94 9368100
• www.irelandwestairport.com
• Expressway Route 64 → Sligo Bus Station → Local Bus S2 or taxi to ATU Sligo

Dublin Airport

• Approx. 210 km via M4/N4 (~3 hrs travel time)
• +353 (0)1 814 1111
• www.dublinairport.com
• Expressway Route 23 and private coaches → Sligo (some continue to ATU Sligo)

Donegal Airport (Carrickfinn)

• Approx. 100 km
• +353 (0)74 954 8284
• www.donegalairport.ie
• Regional flights from Dublin & Glasgow
• Limited public transport: taxi/car hire to Donegal town → Route 64 or 480 to Sligo

City of Derry Airport

• Approx. 154 km
• +44 (0)28 7181 0784
• www.cityofderryairport.com
• Taxi/bus to Derry → Route 480 or 64 to Sligo

Belfast Airports (International & City)

• Approx. 200 km
• International: +44 (0)28 9448 4848
• City: +44 (0)28 9093 9093
• www.belfastairport.com | www.belfastcityairport.com
• Coaches to Derry or Dublin → connect to Routes 480 or 23 to Sligo

By Sea

Ferries arrive at:

• Dublin Port (~210 km to Sligo via M4/N4 or Route 23)
• Rosslare Europort (~260 km via N11/N4 or train to Dublin Connolly → Sligo rail line)

Useful ferry websites:

• www.directferries.ie
• www.stenaline.ie
• www.irishferries.com
• www.poirishsea.com
• www.dfdsseaways.co.uk

By Road – Car

Sligo is well-connected by national routes:

• N4/M4 → Dublin (~210 km, ~2.5 hrs)
• N17 → Galway
• N15 → Donegal & Derry

🅿️ Free parking available on ATU Sligo campus
🅿️ Paid visitor parking near main entrance and YADA building

By Road – Bus

TFI Sligo Town Buses

• S2: Strandhill → Rosses Point via ATU Sligo (every 30 mins; hourly after 18:30)
• S1 & S3: Local town routes

TFI Local Link Services to ATU Sligo

• 563: Sligo → Dromahair
• 566: Dowra → Sligo
• 572: Ballinamore → Sligo
• 977: Castlerea → Sligo
• 981: Coolaney → Sligo
• 982: Ballyshannon → Sligo
• 458: Ballina → Enniskillen (Bus Éireann, stops at ATU Sligo)
• McGowans: Drumshanbo → Carrick-on-Shannon → ATU Sligo

Regional & Express Coaches

• Expressway Route 23: Dublin → Sligo (some continue to ATU Sligo)
• Expressway Route 64: Galway → Derry via Knock, Sligo, Donegal
• Route 480: Sligo → Derry via Donegal
• Private Operators: Barrett Travel, Feda O’Donnell, McGeehan Coaches, Treacy Coaches (routes from Dublin, Galway, Donegal)

Major Bus Operators

By Rail

• Irish Rail: Direct trains from Dublin Connolly → Sligo Mac Diarmada Station (~3 hrs)
• ~15-minute walk to ATU Sligo or take Bus S2 / taxi
• www.irishrail.ie

By Taxi

Local taxi services available 24/7 in Sligo:

Car park management services are provided by ATU contract security staff and motorists are obliged to always comply with security personnel directions.

The car parks on the Sligo campus are at capacity most days and we strongly encourage staff, students & visitors to use alternative modes of transport. There are approximately 900 spaces across campus. 720 of the spaces are free to park with the remaining 180 spaces incurring a reasonable hourly tariff.

The paid parking is located at the visitor car park at Block H and at the Clarion road car park. The free parking is available at the main car park in front of Block E and at the Knocknarea arena.

Please be aware that clamping is in operation for vehicles parked in areas that do not comply with the car parking policy.

Clamping may occur, but is not limited to, the following instances –

• All areas denoted by double yellow lines.
• Entrances & Exits.
• Loading bays.
• Grassed areas.
• Footpaths.
• Obstruction of other appropriately parked areas.
• Parking without due consideration to other campus users.
• Parking without a valid ticket clearly displayed in the pay & display carpark at Clarion
• Parking in Disabled area without a valid permit.
• Anyone involved in practices or actions designed to evade the car park tariff or procedures.
• Anyone involved in careless or unsafe driving practices.

A fee of €50 is charged to release the clamp and a €200 charge is applied if the clamp is tampered with. A sticker is placed on the rear passenger window to warn that the vehicle has been clamped. You should contact Security to get the clamp released.

The Parking and Clamping policy can be found here

The campus cycling facilities are available for both staff and students who cycle to campus. These facilities comprise of the following:

Unisex Shower/Changing Facility Room H0023

This room is located on the lower ground floor of the Student Centre (Block H). The room comprises of five shower stalls, sixty heated and ventilated lockers, hair dryers, hand wash facility and mirrors.

Internal Locker Room H0023

There are sixty lockers provided to store and air clothing and personal belongings pursuant to the activity of cycling and are not intended for general use. 30 lockers are operated with €1 coins and the other 30 are operated with €2 coins. A coin must be inserted in order to secure the locker and enable the key to be removed. The coin is refunded when the key is replaced, and locker opened.

External Lockers Contained in Shelters

There are currently six external lockers located at each of the following bicycle shelter B, D, G, H, L and P. These lockers are operated as per the internal lockers in H0023.

External Bicycle Shelters

These shelters at Blocks B, D, E, G, H, L and P provide a means to lock bikes in a secure manner by locking the bicycle wheel and frame to a secure rail.

• Approximately 95–120 parking spaces in open-fronted shelters, all monitored by CCTV.

External Bicycle Lockers

There are five external bicycle lockers located at blocks D, H, L and P. These are for use by people with high value bikes to allow them to lock the bike in a separate enclosure. The lockers will be available on a first come first serve basis and can be obtained by contacting the Estates Office in room A1020. It is envisaged that the users use their own padlock.

Lockers are permitted for use for one day only.

Bolt e-Bikes / Electric Bicycle Hire

There are three locations on campus where you can pick up an e-bike.  These are at:

•  the Manorhamilton Road entrance

•  beside the SU Shop

•  outside YAADA 

Download the Bolt App by clicking on this link.

Building List

• A – Main Reception, Library, Central Administration
• B – Main Canteen, Abbvie Auditorium and new Science Block
• C – Languages & Marketing Centre
• D – Education & Social Sciences
• E – Engineering
• F – Technology Centre
• G – Business Innovation Centre
• H – Student Centre
• J – Old BIC
• K – Fine Arts
• L – Black Box Theatre & Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Writing and Literature
• M – Applied Technology Building
• P – Knocknarea Arena
• Clarion 8 – Architecture

The naming convention for rooms on campus works as follows:

A1020
A = Block
1 = Level
20 = Room number

Library and Academic Supports

The Yeats Library is located in Block A and spans 3 floors.

On the lower ground floor of the library building, you will find:

• Academic Writing Centre
• Disability and Inclusion Support
• Occupational Therapy – Disability Learning Support Service
• Maths & Engineering Support Centre.

Study Rooms can be booked for use by groups of students for collaborative work or study.

Visit the Yeats Library portal

Student Enquiries Desk

The Student Enquiries Desk is located in the Registrar’s Office (Room A1006, Block A, 1st Floor) opposite the Yeats Library.

Term-time Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday – 08:30–12:30

Student Social spaces

The Student Centre has a seating space upstairs and a pool table downstairs. Weekly social events take place upstairs in the Belong room, H1002.

Knocknarea Arena social zone on the first floor has a table tennis, pool, darts and soft seating on the first floor.

A Student lounge with tea and coffee facilities is available in Block K.

Microwaves

Microwaves are available to use upstairs in the cafe space in

• Student Centre
• YADA Block K
• cafe in YADA Block L.

IT Helpdesk

Located on the 1st floor in room E1011.

Quiet & Sensory spaces

An Seomra Ciúin (The Quiet Room)
The room offers a peaceful environment for breastfeeding mothers, individuals managing health conditions or recovering from treatment and anyone who needs a quiet moment during the day.

• Location: B1093, behind the AbbVie Auditorium
• Features: Recliner chair, private shower, toilet, and a fridge for milk
• Access the booking form here

Regulation Station
The Regulation Station space (located on the ground floor of Block A outside the bottom level of the library) is a dedicated seating area for those who experience sensory overload.

There is a Sensory Cubby on the ground floor of the library.

The Sanctuary  
Located upstairs in the Student Centre in Room H1012, the Sanctuary is the University multifaith prayer room. It is open during regular campus hours for students and staff to escape the rush of life and create a space for quiet reflection and prayer. 

Shop

The Students’ Union operates a shop on the ground floor of the Student Centre where students can buy newspapers at a discounted price, stationery and refreshments including Starbucks.

Students’ Union

Located in the downstairs of the Student Centre. Meetings rooms are available for Clubs and Societies.

Lockers

Lockers are available in the changing rooms on the ground floor of the Student Centre, Knocknarea Arena and in a number of other locations around campus. 

Laptop and Phone Charging lockers available at the Main Auditorium where your device may be charged securely.

To report a fault or to recover your belongings contact the Estates Office, Room A1020 or Phone 071 930 5109.

ATM

Located just in front of the main canteen in Block B.

Sports

Located on the Sligo campus, Knocknarea Arena includes a gym, Multi-purpose sports hall, Multi-Activity Studio, Athletics Track and Playing Fields. Opening hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 07:00 – 22:00
• Fridays: 07:00 – 21:00
• Saturday and Sundays: 09:00 – 16:00

All facility bookings (except the gym) can be made here
For more information, phone 071 915 5211 or email knocknareaarena@atu.ie

A teaching gym is located beside the Abbvie Auditorium.

Arriving early?

The library opens from 8.30am if you want to squeeze in some study before the start of class.

Registered students can stop by the Breakfast Club upstairs in the Student Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8.15am during term time.

A comprehensive catering service is offered across the campus serving breakfast, lunches and beverages throughout the day and it is the policy of the University to focus on increasing the healthy offerings at each location. All catering onsite is provided by O’Hehirs. Apart from the Main Restaurant there are cafes in:

• L Block (YAADA)
• Clarion 8 (Architecture)
• M Block (Apprentices)
• D Block (Business)

Opening hours vary for each location, please refer to signage at each location. Generally services are available during term time from:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 8:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4.30pm

The Main restaurant and Grumpy Mule cafe are located in Block B: