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UNIVERSITY
2015
OF THE YEAR
International Exchange
Incoming Student Guide
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION 1
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK 2
FACULTIES & DEPARTMENTS IN UL 2
#ONE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DIVISION 3
EXCHANGE CONTACTS 3
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 4
GETTING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK 4
■ By Air 4
■ Airport Collection – Shannon Airport Only 4
■ By Train 5
■ By Bus 5
STUDENT SERVICES 6
■ Visa & Immigration Requirements 6
■ Health Insurance 7
■ Student Counselling 7
■ Chaplaincy 8
■ Student Health Centre 8
■ Disability Services 9
■ Cost of Living 10
STUDYING AT UL 11
■ Academic Calendar 11
■ Enrolment 11
■ Module Registration 13
■ SULIS 13
■ Examinations & Assessment 14
■ Class Timetable 14
■ English Language Requirements 14
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FACILITIES ON CAMPUS 16
BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS 18
LIBRARY 20
#TWO COMPUTER FACILITIES 20
E-MAIL 20
SPORTS 21
UNIVERSITY RESTAURANTS 22
CAMPUS BARS/RESTAURANTS 22
BANKING 22
CRECHE 22
USIT TRAVEL OFFICE 23
BOOKSHOP 23
SMALL FOODSTORE 23
OTHER FACILITIES 24
STUDENTS UNION 24
■ Clubs & Societies 24
ACCOMMODATION 26
■ On-Campus Accommodation 26
■ Off-Campus Accommodation 28
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LIVING IN IRELAND 30
GEOGRAPHY 32
■ Landscape 32
#THREE ■ Climate 32
■ Time Zone 32
■ Currency 32
■ Banking 32
■ Credit Cards 33
■ Postal Service 33
■ Religion 33
■ Safety 33
■ Electricity 33
■ Telephone 34
■ Radio & Television 34
■ Newspapers & Magazines 34
■ Driving in Ireland 34
■ Public Holidays 34
LIMERICK CITY 35
■ Limerick at a Glance 35
■ Entertainment 37
■ Sport 38
■ Shopping 38
■ Eating Out 38
■ Cinema 38
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 40
#FOUR
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APPENDICES 44
APPENDIX 1: USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS 46
APPENDIX 2: MAP OF REGION 47
#FIVE APPENDIX 3: CAMPUS MAP 48
APPENDIX 4: CAMPUS RESIDENCES MAP 49
APPENDIX 5: COUNSELLING INFORMATION 50
APPENDIX 6: HOTELS AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION 51
APPENDIX 7: ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OFFICES 52
1 #ONE Practical Information
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University of Limerick
The University of Limerick is an independent university established as the National Institute for Higher
Education by the Government of Ireland in 1972. It is located in the 600-acre National Technological
Park on the banks of the river Shannon, 4km east of the medieval city of Limerick.
A map of the region can be found in Appendix 2.
The University was developed to help meet the rapidly changing economic and social needs that
emerged on Ireland’s accession to the European Union in 1973. It is a dynamic institution, which plays
a pivotal role in the economic development of the Mid-West region of Ireland.
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The University has also become a focus for a wide range of artistic activity and is home to the Irish
Chamber Orchestra and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Some fine collections of Irish
Art are also housed in various locations on campus. The compact nature of the campus and the
University’s size foster a close sense of community. The University believes strongly that the creation
of a friendly, caring and cooperative atmosphere is essential to the successful pursuit of any study
programme.
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Faculties & Departments in UL
The University of Limerick undertakes programmes of education and research in its five constituent
faculties:
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Kemmy Business School
Education & Health Sciences
i Science & Engineering
Irish World Academy of Music & Dance
More information on the faculties can be found on www.ul.ie & www3.ul.ie/courses/
Student enrolment is on average over 13,500 including undergraduate and graduate students;
17% of these students are international.
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International ?Education Division
The International Education Division (IED) at UL was first established in 2001 and is responsible for:
• The European Union’s exchange programmes under: ERASMUS+
• International Student Exchanges with countries outside the European Union.
• The Study Abroad Programme which attracts students for one study semester or for a full academic
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year from the USA and other countries.
• The recruitment of international students from Non-EU countries on full-time undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes at the University of Limerick.
• 3 week Summer Schools in Irish Studies and Engineering Studies.
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IED provides information and assistance to all international students and University of Limerick
students undertaking a study placement abroad through Erasmus or International Exchange. It also
provides an orientation programme to give all incoming students further information, advice and
support on arrival at the University of Limerick.
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Exchange Contacts
Lina Koseleva Maria Cooney
Erasmus & Exchange Institutional Coordinator Senior Administrator
International Exchange
T: +353 61 202 304 T: +353 61 213 322
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F: +353 61 213 062 F: +353 61 213 062
E: Lina.Koseleva@ul.ie E: Exchanges@ul.ie
www.ul.ie/international www.ul.ie/international
Address:
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International Education Division
Room EO-020, Main Building
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
T: +353 61 213 153
F: +353 61 213 062 www.ul.ie/international
Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.30am – 12.30pm & 14.30pm – 16.30pm
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 03
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Orientation Programme
An Orientation Programme, organised by the International Education Division, introduces students to
services and systems in operation at the University of Limerick, e.g. academic regulations, enrolment
and module registration as well as health services, sports facilities, arts and entertainment.
The Orientation Welcome Week for students takes place the week prior (referred to as Week Zero) to
the commencement of classes.
Getting to the ?University of Limerick
By Air
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Shannon International Airport (SNN) is the nearest airport to Limerick City. Before leaving the airport
ensure you have enough Euro (€) with you until more permanent banking arrangements have been
made. There is an ATM in the Arrivals terminal.
There are taxis available from the airport to the campus. The average cost is approximately €40-
€60.Plassey Cabs (http://www.plasseycabs.ie/) a local taxi service will collect from the airport and
bring to student accommodation. They offer a special student rate of €40 per car. Advanced booking
is essential.
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There is a regular bus service from Shannon Airport to Limerick City outside the Arrivals terminal.
Fares cost approximately €10.00 and the journey takes 45-50 minutes. Stay on the bus until it reaches
Limerick Railway Station (Colbert Station). There are taxis at the station and they will take you to the
University campus or to your residence. The cost is approximately €12.00 to €15.00. A regular bus
service runs between the city centre and the University campus. A single fare costs €2.20 or €4.40 for
a day saver ticket which allows you to use any Limerick City bus service for a full day. The City Centre-
University Bus departs from lower William Street.
Airport Collection
You may be able to avail of Airport Collection offered by the International Education Division from
Shannon Airport only on specific dates and times. Information regarding this collection system will
be sent to you by e-mail.
Airport Collection – Shannon Airport Only:
The arrival guides will be dressed in yellow t-shirts and are very easy to identify in the Arrival Terminal
in Shannon Airport.
04 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEBy Train
Colbert Station is Limerick’s only train station and trains arrive regularly from Dublin and Cork. Train
timetables can be checked on the Irish Rail website: www.irishrail.ie
Taxis are available outside the station for transfer to the University, which will cost approximately
€12.00 to €15.00. See Appendix 1 for taxi telephone numbers.
By Bus
The national bus company, Bus Éireann, operates daily services from all the major cities to Limerick.
Bus timetables can be checked on the Bus Éireann website: www.buseireann.ie
Weekly and Monthly Commuter tickets for students are available.
See link http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=271
These can also be purchased on the bus or at Limerick bus station, next to Colbert Railway Station.
Eir Eagle bus service provides a direct transport link from Dublin airport to Limerick with information
available at http://www.eireagle.com/routes/limerick-dublin-airport
Dublin Coach is also a reasonably priced and comfortable bus service to the University from Dublin
Airport. The N7 Service will bring you to the Red Cow LUAS stop. Change here and join to M7 Express
Service which will bring you directly to the University.
Please see www.dublincoach.ie
The JJ Kavanagh bus service leaves directly from Dublin Airport to the UL main entrance. See the
following link:
http://www.jjkavanagh.ie/images/stories/timetable/Shannon-Dublin.pdf
“Shannon International
Airport (SNN) is the
nearest airport to
Limerick City. ”
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 05?
Student Services
Visa & Immigration Requirements
Visa Applications
Information about VISA requirements is available at the following website:
www.educationinireland.com/en/how-do-i-apply-/get-your-student-visa/for-higher-education/
registration-gnib-.html
Further information about visa application is available at
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www.ul.ie/international/en/home/quicklinks/visa-and-immigration/
If you are an EU citizen, there are no visa requirements when entering Ireland. International students
who are citizens of a Non-EU country are advised to contact their local Irish Diplomatic Mission. Those
who do not have an Irish Diplomatic Mission in their home country should apply directly for a visa
application form, well in advance of their departure, to:
Visa Section T: + 353 1 616 77 00
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (From 14h30 to 16h00 Monday to Friday)
13-14 Burgh Quay F: +353 1 475 12 01
Dublin 2 E: visamail@justice.ie
Ireland
Further information on student visa requirements for individual countries is available on the following
web site: www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Students
Immigration
All Non-EU students must register with the Immigration Authorities in Limerick within one month
of arrival in Ireland. The International Education Division will organise an appointment with the
Immigration Officer, details of which will be sent to you by e-mail. At this meeting you will be required
to provide the following:
• Registration Certificate Fee of €300 (payable by credit card/debit card or bank giro –
the owner of the credit card must be present)
• Valid passport
• Proof of medical insurance.
• Proof of financial security to cover your stay in Ireland. This can consist of a bank statement,
letter from a parent or the home university guaranteeing financial support.
• Completed UL immigration letter (sent to students by e-mail).
06 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDENon-EU students who wish to travel within Europe while on Erasmus in Ireland will be required
to obtain a re-entry visa or a multiple-entry visa. A letter of support can be requested from the
International Education Division and should be submitted to The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration
Service Office in Dublin accompanied by an application form, relevant documents and the appropriate
fee (Re-Entry Visa: €60; Multiple Entry Visa: €100).
It is not necessary for students from the EU/EEA to register with the immigration authorities.
Health Insurance
Non-EU nationals are required to hold medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Ireland.
This is an immigration requirement and the immigration authorities will require proof of medical
insurance. Students may extend medical policies from their home countries to cover the period
of study in Ireland or, alternatively, policies are available from the following Irish health insurance
companies:
• Voluntary Health Insurance: www.vhi.ie
• Aviva: www.avivahealth.ie
• Laya Healthcare: www.layahealthcare.ie
The International Education Division at the University of Limerick has negotiated special medical
insurance discounted rates for international students. Please see www.odon.ie/ul
Student Counselling
Student counsellors provide a confidential counselling service, free of charge at UL. The service can
help students deal with a wide range of problems common to student populations.
Counselling also offers services for students, including Stress Management, Personal Development
and Study Skills. The drop-in times are 11 to 12 am and 3 to 4 pm every weekday. Mindfulness and
Positive Thinking sessions are available throughout the academic semester.
Counselling Service www.ul.ie/counselling
Room: CM073
Please see also Appendix 5: Counselling Information
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 07Chaplaincy
Chaplains are available to provide help and support to students of all denominations. Various
activities, including a Community Outreach Programme, are organised to foster student interest in
both spiritual and personal development. A wide range of religious services are provided on campus
on a scheduled basis. The courtyard area of the Student Centre houses a contemplative space. This
area is designed for quiet contemplation and prayer.
Chaplains are located near the Student Health Centre on campus:
Roman Catholic Chaplain
Fr. John Campion Sr. Sarah O’Rourke
Room: CM-071 Room: CM-071
University of Limerick University of Limerick
Limerick Limerick
Ireland Ireland
T: +353 61 202 180 T: +353 61 213 635
E: john.campion@ul.ie E: sarah.orourke@ul.ie
www.ul.ie/chaplain
Teach Fáilte, Student Welcome Centre, in the courtyard outside the Students’ Union (061-233 635)
Student Health Centre
An acute care advisory service is provided to all registered students. There is a fee to use this service.
There is a full time nursing service and appointments may be made to see a doctor. A consultant
psychiatrist and chartered physiotherapist are available through internal referral. All students are
recommended to register with a local General Practitioner to cover minor ailments and ‘non-office’
hours/emergencies. The Student Health Centre is open Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 16h00.
For further information contact:
Student Health Centre
Room CM-060
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
T: +353 61 202 534
www.ul.ie/medical
08 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEThere is a private clinic, Castletroy Park Medical Centre, situated opposite the Castletroy Park Hotel
(opposite UL).
Castletroy Appointments:
No appointments are necessary although priority will be given to those who have called in to make
an appointment.
Castletroy Park Medical Centre 15 Pery Square,
Castletroy, Limerick
Limerick
T: +353 61 507 200 T: +353 61 314 810
E: info@cullenhanlyfamilydoctors.ie
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office provides support for students with learning, physical, sensory and other
disabilities. Students with a disability who require assistance during their period of study at the
University of Limerick should notify the Disability Services Office before their arrival.
Website:
www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Student_Affairs/Student_Specialised_Supports/Disability_
Support_Services/Disability%20Support%20Services%20Staff
Brenda Shinners-Kennedy Peter Dooley
Disability Officer Disability Officer
Room GL0036 GL0014 (ground floor, Main Library)
University of Limerick University of Limerick
Limerick Limerick
Ireland Ireland
T: +353 61 202 346 T: +353 61 234 191
E: Brenda.Shinners-Kennedy@ul.ie E: peter.dooley@ul.ie
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 09Cost of Living ?
The estimated cost of living for students in Ireland is at approximately €800.00 per month.
Estimated Cost of Living for an Academic Year: E
• Books and other academic requisites 450
• Campus accommodation (Plassey Village) 4,500
• Food 2,830
• Immigration registration fee 300
• Health Insurance 120
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Airfare
Clothing i 1,000
800
Total 10,000
* On-campus accommodation includes electricity and heating charges.
** Based on cheapest accommodation option. This does not include travel within Ireland or social
expenses.
“The University of
Limerick operates
an academic year
which consists of
two semesters... ”
10 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEStudying at UL?
Academic Calendar
The University of Limerick operates an academic year which consists of two semesters, the Autumn
semester (September to December) and the Spring semester (January to May). Students are advised
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participate in orientation.
Autumn and Spring Semesters (Weeks 1 – 15):
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• Teaching Semesters/Terms take place over a 12-week period (referred to as Weeks 1 - 12),
• Followed by a reading week (Week 13) before examinations.
• Examinations take place over a two week period (Weeks 14 – 15).
For exact examination times, please see exam timetable, published online in week 9. Examination
dates and times are not available before this date. The link for this timetable is available at
www.saa.ul.ie
* Students may remain in their accommodation during holiday breaks.
There is a one week holiday during Spring semester for Easter, subject to calendar.
Please note:
Reserve departure arrangements for after the final date of the examinations.
Enrolment
Prior to your arrival at the University of Limerick, you will receive an e-mail advising you to enrol
online using your student ID number. The link and procedure for online enrolment will be sent to
you by e-mail some weeks prior to Orientation. Once you complete the online enrolment, you will
receive an email confirmation which should be printed and signed by you. This confirmation must
be presented during Orientation in order to receive the University of Limerick Student Identity Card.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 11“Students are entitled to
attend as many modules as
they wish in the initial two-
week period of the semester...”
12 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEModule Registration
In order for Exchange students to register for the modules they wish to study at the University of
Limerick, the following procedure should be followed:
• A Module Registration Form will be provided at Orientation.
• This form is to be completed by the student during week 2.
• The completed and signed form is submitted to the International Education Division by the end
of week 2.
N.B. Exchange students are required to take a minimum of 3 modules (from within the subject
area under which the student is nominated) and a maximum of 5 modules (2 may be taken from
any other subject area) per semester but restrictions apply within Journalism, Psychology and
Sport Sciences. A bilateral agreement must exist between universities, within these subject
areas, in order for students to be nominated and study at the University of Limerick. Exchange
students can take 4 modules if they have permission from their home university.
Each module is awarded 6 ECTS credits (there may be some rare exceptions). Registration must be
completed by the end of week 2 of each semester.
It is very important to note that the initial selection of modules is by its very nature provisional. It is
advisable to make a provisional selection of six or seven modules, in order to deal more efficiently with
inevitable clashes or unsuitability of modules. The module booklet is only a guide to courses, because
the timetable depends on the availability of certain modules and the availability of specialised
Lecturers. It is also highly likely that certain modules will clash and that the student will be obliged to
choose an alternative. It is not possible to change the timetable. Once it is published, it is definitive. It
takes at least one week and usually two to make a final decision about which modules to register for.
Students are entitled to attend as many modules as they wish in the initial two-week period of the
semester, in order to ensure that modules are suitable for studies at the home University.
Failure to submit the Module Registration Form to the International Education Division by the end of
Week 2 will result in a €20 fine. Please note that all students are expected to sit examinations in all
subjects for which they have registered.
SULIS
SULIS is an on-line teaching and learning platform used in UL, which lecturers use to communicate
course material with students. Information will be given at the beginning of the semester on how
students are entered onto the SULIS system.
Students are advised to retain information on USB memory sticks and photocopy all assignments
submitted to the lecturers (professors).
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 13Examinations & Assessment Language Requirements
Assignments, reading lists and assessment As Exchange students are required to possess
procedure for each course are usually described sufficient language skills to attend lectures and
and documented at the first lecture. Assessments sit examinations at the University of Limerick,
vary from class to class. Assessment may consist students should be competent to communicate
of a 100% exam or a division of marks between through the medium of English.
assessments and final examination. Past
Courses are offered by the University of Limerick
examination papers are a source of information
Language Centre situated in the Languages
and can be accessed on SULIS.
Building. The courses are optional and are not
regarded as part of the ERASMUS programme.
For further information refer to the website:
Class Timetable
www.ul.ie/languagecentre
The class timetable is published just before the
It is possible to register for a module in English
beginning of the semester and will be e-mailed
as a Foreign Language as part of studies at the
to students once it is released. It contains the
University. A test is conducted at orientation to
lecture, tutorial and laboratory times and room
determine the student’s level of English, so that
for each module. The number of teaching hours
they may be allocated to the right level of class.
per module varies, depending on the subject
If a recent IELTS or TOEFL test has been taken by
being covered and the size of the class. Lectures
the student, this certificate will serve as criteria
and tutorials are usually of 50 minutes duration
for allocation to a class and it is not necessary to
(beginning on the hour and ending 10 minutes
take the test.
to the hour), with laboratory classes lasting for
2-3 hours.
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2 #TWO Facilities on Campus
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Buildings
There are sixteen buildings on campus: Main Building, Foundation Building, Glucksman Building
(Library), Lonsdale Building, Schrödinger Building, Schumann Building, Physical Education Building
(PESS), Languages Building, Computer Science Building, Kemmy Business School, Health Sciences,
Engineering Research, Irish World Academy, Medical School, Millstream and the University Sports
Arena. The administrative services (Admissions, Student Academic Administration, International
Education Division, etc.) are all located in the Main Building. The Foundation Building houses a 1,000-
seat concert hall. For a full list of administration and department offices refer to Appendix 7.
BUILDINGS i SERVICES
Main Building Admissions, Student Academic Administration, Fees,
Block designation: International Education Division, Student Health Centre,
A, B, C, D, E Restaurants, Computers, Laboratories, Classrooms
Foundation Building Concert Hall, Restaurant/Café, Classrooms
Block designation: F
Glucksman Building Library, Restaurant/Café, Computers
Block designation: G
Lonsdale Building Chemistry/Physics Laboratories, Classrooms
Block designation: L
Schrödinger Building Life-Science Laboratories, Computers, Classrooms
Block designation: SR
Schuman Building Computers, Restaurant/Café, Classrooms
Block designation: S
Physical Education Building Restaurant/Café, Classrooms
Block designation: P
Computer Science Building Restaurant/Café, Computers, Classrooms
Block designation: CS
Engineering Research Building Classrooms, Research areas
Block designation ER
Health Sciences Building Restaurant/Café, Computers, Classrooms
Block designation HS
18 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEIrish World Academy Restaurant/ café, Music rooms, Classrooms,
Block designation IW Practice rooms, Performance spaces
Millstream Building Restaurant, Staff Common Room
Medical School
Block designation GEMS Classrooms, GEMS Administration, Computers, Café
Languages Building Classrooms, Language Resource Area
Block designation: LC
Kemmy Business School Restaurant/ Café, Classroom, Lecture Theatres,
Block designation KB Simulated Trading Floor, Computer Labs
University Sports Arena 50m Swimming Pool, Gym, Sports Hall, Sports Bar/Café
Classrooms in the university are designated by letters and numbers e.g. if Chemistry 1 is timetabled
to be in classroom A1-050, the room can be found as follows:
• Building designation: Block A, Main Building
• Floor designation: Level 1
• Classroom number: 050
(For a full map of University Buildings refer to Appendix 3)
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 19Library?
The University Library, which is fully computerised, is a designated European Documentation Centre
and receives all official publications of the European Union.
The current collections in the library number 200,000 books and 7,250 audio-visual items. There
are subscriptions to approximately 5,500 journals and periodicals and seating for 1,450 people. The
library is open:
Term Time Opening Hours
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Library Building
Days Staffed Service
Self Service
Monday – Friday 08.30 – 23.00 09.00 – 21.00
Saturday 10.00 – 19.00 10.00 – 16.30
Sunday 11.00 – 18.00 Closed
Please also check the screens in the library foyer and the library website for extended opening hours
prior to exams and non-term time opening hours.
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Computer Facilities
The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides computer facilities for all University of
Limerick staff and students. PCs are available to students on an open-access basis, except when they
are booked for classes. Most PCs are heavily booked between 09h00 and 17h00 during the semester.
However, the biggest PC cluster (Room A0-060) is not block booked, and is open 24 hours a day on a
‘first-come, first-served’ basis. ITD PC clusters are open from 09h00-22h00 during the semester.
The software applications available to students are based on Microsoft Windows. Students do not
require their own software copies as all software is centrally maintained on file savers. The same
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group of applications is available in all PC clusters. Some familiar Windows software applications
available are: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, CD-ROM database access, etc. More specialised
applications on offer are outlined on the ITD website: www.ul.ie/ITD. Network connections are
available in all on-campus accommodation at a charge of €68.00 per semester.
E-mail ?
ITD issue all students with a personal email account which can be set up after online enrolment.
Instructions will be sent to students by e-mail after successfully enrolling online. This is the email
account to be used by students for the duration of their stay at the University of Limerick.
20 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDESports ?
The University of Limerick offers extensive and first class on-campus sport facilities. The diverse
range of facilities is unmatched anywhere else in Ireland. People from Olympic class athletes to staff
and students can avail of all facilities, which include the following:
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• Olympic size 50m indoor swimming pool • Indoor diving pool
• Steam room • Sauna
• Four full sized indoor courts • Cardio-fitness suite
• Elite training facility • Aerobics studio
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• 60m six-lane indoor sprint track • 2 squash courts
• 225m suspended three lane indoor jogging track • Indoor climbing wall
• 4 outdoor tennis courts • 8 lane 400m outdoor athletics track
• Over 40 acres of playing fields • Floodlit AstroTurf
• Extensive changing facilities
A detailed description of all sport facilities is available at: www.universityarena.com.
In addition, students can enjoy horse riding, orienteering, sailing, canoeing and windsurfing at the
University of Limerick Activity Centre in Killaloe, Co. Clare.
“The diverse
range of facilities
is unmatched
anywhere else in
Ireland. ”
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 19?
University Restaurants
There is a wide choice of restaurants and bars on campus. The student centre complex has the Stables
bar and The Paddocks restaurant, two restaurants are located in the Main Building and a further
six in other buildings on campus. These restaurants are open all day with a basic meal costing
approximately €5.00 - €6.00.
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Campus
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There are three bars on campus: the Stables Club, the Sports Club and Scholars. Each bar provides hot
food daily, there is free entertainment nightly in the Stables bar, in the form of live music, comedy,
table quizzes etc.
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Banking
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The University has one bank on campus: Bank of Ireland (BoI). The Bank of Ireland offers free student
banking, Bureau de Change and ATM facilities. Two mobile banking ATM units are in place on campus
between the Glucksman Library Building and the Stables Complex and the other on the North side of
the campus near the Medical School Building.
Permanent ATMs – two in the student courtyard outside the bank and one each at the Arena and
Pavilion buildings and in the Red Raisins Café, Main Building.
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Crèche?
Silver Apples is a custom-built crèche situated on the university campus. The crèche has been built to
comply with the relevant childcare regulations in Ireland. The crèche caters for children in a happy,
relaxed environment. A number of places are available to students with families each year. For
further information contact:
Oliver Moloney T: +353 61 213468
Silver Apples Crèche E: silverapplescreche@ul.ie
University of Limerick
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Limerick
Ireland www.ul.ie/creche
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USIT Travel Office
An International Student Identity Card can be obtained at the USIT travel office, which is located in
the city. To receive up to 50% discount on trains and buses in Ireland, students will need to purchase a
Travel save Stamp. This stamp entitles students to discounts on Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Irish Ferries.
When applying for the USIT Student Identity Card and the Travel save Stamp, students will need to
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bring their UL student identity card, one photograph and €13.00. A colour passport photograph
machine is located in the travel office.
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Bookshop
O’Mahony’s Bookshop is located in the student centre complex on campus. It stocks all academic
course titles, novels, stationery, newspapers and magazines. The bookshop is open Monday to Friday
from 08h30 to 17h00.
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Small Foodstore
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Spar Foodstore is located in the Student Centre Complex. The store sells fruit, vegetables, frozen
foods, dairy, and also has a delicatessen section where sandwiches and rolls are made to order, along
with hot food.
UL
Academic Semester Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday from 08h30 - 18h00
Fridays from 08h30 - 17h00
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Saturdays from 10h30 - 14h00
Other Facilities
Other facilities on campus include:
• Launderette
• Farmers Market every Tuesday 12-5pm
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 23A,B,C...
UL Students Union
All students’ of the University of Limerick automatically become members of the students union on
enrolment. The purpose of the union is to represent students’ views within the university and on
local and national issues. It is also responsible for providing a variety of services to students, such as
entertainment events, clubs and societies. The union is run by students for students, independent of
the university. The Student Union Offices are located in the Student Centre.
For further information refer to the website: www.ulsu.ul.ie
Clubs and Societies
The Clubs and Societies Office is located in the Student Centre and is fully equipped to facilitate
exclusively the development of student activities by its students. Clubs and societies are administered
by the Students Union and their full time Clubs and Societies Development Officer. There is a wide
variety of clubs and societies on campus such as the Drama Society, GAA Club etc.
Students can join during weeks 1 and 2 of each semester and there is a small fee for membership:
www.ulsu.ie/ulwolves
“There is a wide
variety of clubs
and societies on
campus...”
24 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEClubs
American Football Ladies Rugby
Archery Men’s Hockey
Athletics Men’s Rugby
Badminton Mountain bike
Basketball Outdoor Pursuits
Boxing Parkour
Capoeira Rowing
Chess Sailing
Dance UL Skydive
Darts Soccer
Equestrian Sub-aqua
Fencing Surf
GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) Swim
Handball Tae-kwon-do
Karate Shotokan Trampoline
Kayak Ultimate Frisbee
Krav Maga Windsurfing
Ladies Hockey
Societies
Africa Club Marketing
Animal Welfare Medical
Anime and Manga Mature Student
Architecture Music
Christian Union Ogra Fianna Fail
Comedy Out in UL
Computer Photographic
Cumann Gaelach Poker
Debating Union Psychology
Drama Racing/Motorsport
Enactus UL Science
Engineering Sinn Féin
Fan Forum Surgical Club
Games Tea Appreciation
History UL Give Club
International Society ULFM
Law Young Fine Gael
Literary
The International Society offers international students an opportunity to meet and participate in
cultural events, e.g. International Food Fairs, and organises weekend excursions to various parts of
Ireland. The society is open to both international and Irish students, with the aim of encouraging
integration and creating an atmosphere from which students will benefit.
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ACCOMMODATION
On-Campus Accommodation
A number of single rooms have been reserved for Exchange students in the five student villages on
campus. On-Campus Accommodation at UL consists of:
Thomond Village 4 and 6 bedroom apartments
Plassey Village 8 and 4 bedroom houses
6 bedroom houses
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Kilmurry Village
Dromroe Village mainly 6 bedroom apartments
Cappavilla Village 6 bedroom apartments
These residences are of a very high standard.
All houses, unless otherwise requested, are mixed, with Irish and non-Irish students. The shared
amenities of each house are a fully equipped kitchen/living room with cable TV and two shower/
WCs. Houses also contain a card-phone, credit for which can be bought in the village reception. All
bedrooms in Dromroe, Thomond and Cappavilla Villages are ensuite. Individual study-bedrooms
contain a bed, desk, wardrobe and washbasin. Duvets are supplied. However, bed linen and pillows
are required. The Village Centre also has a mini-supermarket, hairdressing salon and launderette.
“These residences
are of a very high
standard.”
24 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEPlease note that on-campus accommodation is very limited and is allocated on a ‘first come first served’
basis. Furthermore, priority is given to full-year students. There are various off-campus residences
as an alternative: for example Parkview Hall and Groody. The on-campus online accommodation
application must be accompanied by a €250.00 booking deposit to confirm the reservation. Students
requiring on-campus accommodation should select more than one option in order of choice. Every
effort will be made to allocate students their first preference.
Enquiries and applications should be submitted to:
Ms. Carol Moloney T: +353 61 202 331
International Bookings E: Carol.Moloney@ul.ie
Accommodation Office
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
Prices are for the semester (15 weeks), and are inclusive of an estimate of heating and electricity and
a service charge.
If you secure a room on-campus, you are advised to arrive during office hours Monday to Friday from
09h00 to 17h00. If this is not possible, arrangements must be made by you to have your keys left at
the University’s Main Reception, which is open 24 hours a day. You will need to inform the Village
Manager of your date and time of arrival approximately a week in advance in order to avail of this
facility. Please confirm with your village their arrival dates for each semester.
Please note:
• All payments must be made payable to Plassey Trust Co. Ltd.
• The total rent for one semester plus the deposit must be paid on or before arrival.
Students will not have access to their accommodation until full payment has been made.
• It is not possible to pay by instalments.
• Payment can be made by Credit Card, where a surcharge of 2% will be added,
or by Bank Wire Transfer. See accommodation form for more information.
• International Postal Money Orders are not accepted.
• Euro cheques and Personal cheques are not accepted.
• Once village accommodation has been assigned, living arrangements may not be changed upon
arrival at the University.
• Students may remain in village accommodation during holiday breaks.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 27If you are a resident in one of the villages, your address is:
Name Name Name
House No., Room No. House No., Room No. Apt. No., Room No.
Plassey Village Kilmurry Village Dromroe Village
Plassey Park Road Castletroy Castletroy
Castletroy Limerick Limerick
Limerick
Name Name
Apt. No., Room No. Apt. No., Room No.
Thomond Village Cappavilla Village
Castletroy Castletroy
Limerick Limerick
Ireland Ireland
(For a full map of on-campus accommodation refer to Appendix 4)
Off-Campus Accommodation
(outside of and not affiliated with the University)
There are 2 options in this regard:
1. student residence (Parkview, Groody, etc) in which private rooms are provided, usually with
bathrooms and communal kitchens and living rooms
2. privately (landlord) owned house, rented with other students.
Students are advised to be cautious about reserving private off-campus accommodation prior to their
arrival in Limerick. Private sector accommodation, where a house is rented with other students, should
be viewed before reservation. This is not always practical, especially as accommodation is increasingly
difficult to find. The best is often taken well before the start of the semester.
If at all possible, it may be prudent to travel to Limerick to reserve accommodation well in advance.
Students are advised to book a room in temporary accommodation (bed & breakfast, hotel) in order
to look for suitable accommodation on arrival. A list of bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation is
available in Appendix 6.
Alternatively, call any Irish Tourist Board Office or visit the following website:
www.shannondevelopment.ie/Tourism/
The accommodation office or the international office provides a list of off-campus accommodation,
owned by private landlords.
28 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDEAccommodation Office T: +353 61 202331
Unit 6, Student Centre F: +353 61 202827
University of Limerick E: accommodation@ul.ie
Limerick
Ireland
www.ul.ie/international/en/home/quicklinks/accommodation/
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9h00 to 13h00, 14h00 to 17h00.
Rooms in private accommodation are of a varying standard, but are generally clean and comfortable.
They are usually in houses with non-resident landlords. Duvets and bed linen are not provided and
study desks are not always available. Students share all other facilities. Kitchens are normally fully
equipped. Weekly or monthly terms as agreed with the landlord, are currently approximately €250-
€350 per month. Electricity, heating and refuse collection charges are additional to rent.
Please note:
A deposit of one month’s rent and an electricity deposit are generally required.
It is advisable to inspect a number of properties carefully before reserving a room.
Students may remain in self-catering accommodation during holiday breaks.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 293 #THREE Living In Ireland
?Geography
Ireland is the most westerly country of the European Union, separated from Great Britain by the
North Channel on the northeast and the Irish Sea on the east. Ireland is an island of 84,430 sq.
km (32,598 square miles). Its greatest length is 485 km (302 miles), its greatest width 304 km (189
miles), and its coastline extends for over 5,631 km (3,500 miles). The highest mountain Carrantuohill
(1,040 metres/3,414 feet) is part of the Macgillacuddy Reeks range near Killarney in County Kerry. The
longest river is the Shannon (370 km/230 miles). The largest lake is Lough Neagh (396 sq. km/153
square miles) in Northern Ireland.
The country is divided into four historic provinces; Ulster (9 counties) in the north; Munster (6 counties)
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in the south; Leinster (12 counties) in the east; and Connacht (5 counties) in the west. The population
of the 32 counties of Ireland is approximately 6.3 million.
Landscape Currency
The landscape varies from bogs and lakes in the The currency of the Republic of Ireland is the Euro
central lowlands to mountains and rocky islands (€). Euro notes come in seven denominations:
in the west. Between these two extremes, the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euro. There is
island has abundant lush, green pastureland but 100 cent to the Euro and coins are in eight
little natural woodland. denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, and 1
and 2 Euro. As Northern Ireland is part of the
United Kingdom, the pound sterling (£) is in use
Climate
and denominations are similar to that of the
Winters in Ireland are mild and summers Euro.
temperate due to the prevailing south- westerly
winds and the influence of the warm waters Banking
of the North Atlantic Drift. Ireland has a mild
climate all year-averaging 2°- 7°C (35°- 45°F) There are five retail banks in Ireland, the Bank
in winter and 18°- 24°C (65°- 75°F) in summer. of Ireland (BOI), the Allied Irish Bank (AIB), the
May and June are the sunniest months with an Ulster Bank, the Danske Bank and Permanent
average of over 7 hours of sunshine per day. TSB Bank. The bank on campus is Bank of Ireland.
Most banks are open from Monday to Friday
from 10h00 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 16h00,
Time Zone
with some branches open through lunch. There
Ireland is in the same time zone as Great Britain, is extended opening until 17h00 on one day per
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The clocks change week (the choice varying from place to place).
twice yearly for summer time. The summer time ATM facilities are available is most towns and
period starts the last Sunday in March at 1.00am villages.
GMT, i.e. the clock goes forward one hour. The
summertime period ends the last Sunday in
October at 1.00am GMT, i.e. the clock goes back
one hour.
32 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE“Ireland is the most
westerly country
of the European
Union,...”
Credit Cards Safety
All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Euro In the Republic of Ireland the Police are called
Card) are accepted in the majority of services the Gardaí (Guards). In the case of an emergency
and retail outlets. Some outlets may accept dial 999 or 112 to contact the Gardaí, Ambulance
Diners Club and American Express cards. Most or Fire Brigade services. Ireland is a relatively
credit cards can be used in ATMs, especially the safe place to live, however it is advisable to take
Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank (AIB) ATMs. suitable precautions, such as avoiding poorly lit
or back streets in the cities and larger towns at
night. If you feel intimated or frightened in an
Postal Service
area, it is best to avoid eye contact and leave the
Post Offices are open from 09h00 to 17h30 scene as quickly as possible.
during the week and from 09h00 to 13h00 on Always remember to lock your room and
Saturdays. They offer full postal services to all windows before you go out. Always be careful
countries and often offer banking facilities. The with your personal belongings and don’t leave
closest Post Office to the University is situated at valuables unattended.
Castletroy Shopping Centre.
Electricity
Religion
In Ireland, the standard electricity voltage is
Ireland is a predominantly Christian state with between 220 – 240 volts, and frequency is 50
approximately 84% of the population professing Hertz the same as in most parts of Europe. If
to the Roman Catholic faith. In addition there are your electrical items are not suited to work under
Church of Ireland, Presbyterian, Methodist and these conditions you should equip yourself with
Baptist Churches, as well as Eastern Orthodox. a transformer. Buildings in Ireland have sockets
In addition to the Christian denominations there for 13 amp square pin fused plugs. Adaptors can
are centres for Buddhists, Hindus, Bahais. There be bought in most hardware shops to adapt your
are also Mosques and Synagogues catering for plugs to fit 3 pin sockets.
those of the Islamic and Jewish faiths.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 33Telephone Newspapers and Magazines
Public telephones have become less common in Popular national daily newspapers include
Ireland in recent years. Most people in Ireland the Irish Times, Irish Independent and the
have a mobile phone and students are advised Irish Examiner. There are also daily tabloid
to purchase a mobile phone on arrival in Ireland. newspapers. Most towns have a local or regional
A cheaper option is to purchase a SIM card to use paper. The local paper for Limerick is the Limerick
in your own phone. There are four mobile phone Leader. The Limerick Post is a free newspaper
companies in Ireland, Vodafone (www.vodafone. that is published weekly and is a good source of
ie), O2 (www.o2.ie) Meteor (www.meteor.ie) and information for services and entertainment. All
3 (www.three.ie) offering these services. good newsagents sell a wide variety of special
interest magazines, from sport to business.
The international dialling code for Ireland is +353
and the area code for Limerick is (0) 61.
Driving in Ireland
In Ireland, cars are driven on the left-hand side of
Radio and Television the road. In towns and cities the speed limit is
normally 50 kilometres per hour but on certain
Ireland has three state controlled television
roads higher limits may apply. A general speed
channels, RTE1, RTE2 and the Irish language TG4
limit of 100 kilometres per hour applies on all
Teilifís na Gaeilge, and two privately run channels,
roads except for motorways where a speed limit
TV3, which also has a sister channel 3E and UTV
of 120 kilometres per hour applies.
Ireland. There are six national radio stations
and many local ones. British TV channels can be The laws regarding speeding, drink-driving and
picked up in most parts of Ireland on Cable TV wearing seatbelts in Ireland are very strict. There
and satellite. is a penalty point system in operation, whereby
points will be added to your driving licence for
road safety offences. Full details on all road safety
offences can be found at www.penaltypoints.ie
Public Holidays
October Bank Holiday Last Monday in October
Christmas Day 25th December
St. Stephen’s Day 26th December
New Year’s Day 01st January
St. Patrick’s Day 17th March
Good Friday As per calendar
Easter Monday As per calendar
May Bank Holiday First Monday in May
June Bank Holiday First Monday in June
August Bank Holiday First Monday in August
34 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE“Limerick City...is a
lively, interesting
and attractive place
to live and study.”
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Limerick City
Limerick at a Glance
The Vikings founded Limerick over a thousand The Hunt Museum houses an eclectic and
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years ago. The third largest city in the Republic
of Ireland, Limerick City (population 90,000) is a
interesting collection. Collected by John and
Gertrude Hunt, the paintings and artefacts were
lively, interesting and attractive place to live and originally housed in the University of Limerick
study. The city is magnificently sited on one of before moving to their new home in the old
Europe’s finest rivers, the Shannon. Limerick is a Customs house in Limerick City. The Museum is
city of many contrasts, illustrated in the form of open Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 17h00,
a medieval core with a later Georgian addition. on Sunday from 14h00 to 17h00.
The recent pioneering programme of urban
Of particular importance are:
renewal has transformed Limerick, into a thriving,
King John’s Castle, built in the 12th Century, to energetic and all-embracing modern city. The
defend the river frontier between the Gaelic Mid West Region, which comprises the greater
West and Norman Munster and Leinster. It is Limerick/Shannon area, is one of the leading
open daily from 09h30 to 17h00 (Last Admission growth centres of the country. The proximity of
16.00). Shannon International Airport ensures that the
Region’s important trade links with the global
St. Mary’s Cathedral, built c.1172. Originally the market place are maintained.
seat of Donal Mór O’Brien, King of Munster, the
palace was later donated to the church. It is still Limerick offers an unequalled base from which
in use today as a place of worship. to explore the Southwest and West of Ireland.
It is open daily from 09h00 to 17h00. Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Adare, Lough Gur,
the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Killarney, and the
lakes and mountains of Galway and Kerry, are all
within easy driving distance.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 35“Limerick has long enjoyed a reputation as a major cultural and artistic centre, having contributed to the world of entertainment through its many achievements in theatre, music and the visual arts.” 34 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE
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Entertainment
Limerick has long enjoyed a reputation as a major Limerick was the National City of Culture in
cultural and artistic centre, having contributed 2014 and is bidding for the European City of
to the world of entertainment through its many Culture 2020 - www.limerickcityofculture.ie/
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achievements in theatre, music and the visual arts.
Every year the city is home to the EV+A arts festival. At night the city comes alive with music
Information about this event can be obtained from and entertainment, and during the summer
www.eva.ie. The Belltable Theatre usually hosts a months an almost continental atmosphere
variety of artistic events all year round, including is generated among the diners at the many
theatre, film, exhibitions, poetry readings and music. street-side cafes, bars and restaurants.
Limerick city is host to a wide variety of internationally By night, old-world pubs ring to the sound
acclaimed groups and organisations, including the of traditional Irish music, or to the sounds
Irish World Music Centre, the Irish Concert Orchestra, of rock, folk and jazz. The many wonderful
Daghdha Dance Company, and the Island Theatre pubs include Dolan’s, Nancy Blake’s, The
Group. The Lime Tree Theatre, situated on the Locke, Mickey Martin’s, The White House and
grounds of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick City, Tom Collins.
plays host to a wide range of performances, including
theatre, music, comedy, traditional arts, school
performances. More information about upcoming
events can be found at www.limetreetheatre.ie.
“At night the
city comes alive
with music and
entertainment... ”
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 35Sport There are plenty of supermarkets and
grocery stores in the city, and include many
For a city of its size, Limerick can take pride in its multinational companies such as Aldi, Dunnes
sporting achievements. New students arriving in Stores, Tesco, Debenhams, Lidl and Centra. There
the city will have a wide range of sporting outlets, is a lively farmers market on Saturday mornings
with all the mainstream sports well represented. in the Milk Market. Fresh vegetables, fruit, meat,
fish, and gourmet foods along with many other
Rugby Union is a major sport in the area, with items can be purchased at reasonable prices.
Limerick now universally acknowledged as International food stores are located throughout
Ireland’s unofficial “Rugby Capital.” Thomond the city centre. These cater for the growing
Park is the home of Munster Rugby in Limerick. multicultural population that is now a welcome
aspect of modern Ireland. These include Afro/
The Limerick hurling team is always a powerful
Caribbean, Eastern European, and Asian Stores
force in the national game and Gaelic football is
offering a wide variety of produce and regional
gaining in stature. Horseracing is well catered
specialities
for with a new racecourse nearby. There are four
top-class golf courses within a six-mile radius of
the city centre. Eating Out
Tennis and hockey facilities are also well There are several places in Limerick where you can
developed, and the river Shannon provides dine, with various price ranges to suit depending
a permanent backdrop for many rowing and on your choice of venue. Restaurants in hotels
angling clubs with a long tradition of successful can be more expensive and offer classic French
activities. cuisine to international contemporary dishes.
Casual dining in pubs is very popular in Ireland.
Lots of pubs in Limerick have restaurants that
Shopping
offer either à la Carte or fixed menus. Limerick
Shopping in Limerick offers a wide variety of is well catered for by numerous fast food outlets
choice and caters for all tastes and ages. The offering a range of foods that mirrors its ethnic
city has a reputation for its fashion design and is diversity. All have seating arrangements and
renowned for its lace industry. There are several many are open throughout the day till late in
shopping malls in Limerick city and surrounding the evening.
suburbs as well as many outlets offering all
sorts of items from jewellery to the latest Cinema
fashion, sports gear and games to antiquities
and handmade crafts. Main shopping hours There are three cinema theatres situated in
in Limerick city are Monday to Saturday from Limerick. The closest one to the University, Odeon
09h30 to 17h30 with some department stores Cinema, is located in the Castletroy Shopping
staying open late at midweek and weekends. Centre complex. The second, The Omniplex, is
located in Dooradoyle adjacent to the Crescent
Shopping Centre. There is a third cinema,
Showtime, located on the Ennis Road outside of
the city at the Jetland Shopping Centre.
38 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE“For a city of its size, Limerick
can take pride in its sporting
achievements....”
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE INCOMING STUDENT GUIDE 354 #FOUR FAQs
? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Does Ireland use a different electrical power point?
A: The regular Irish electricity point will take 220 – 240 volts. Plugs most commonly used in
Ireland are 3-pin flat. It may be advisable to purchase electrical appliances in Ireland, as the
electrical current here (240 volts) may differ to your home country. If you do take your own
appliances, remember to take an adaptor with you or purchase one when you arrive in Ireland.
Q: How should I handle my money?
A: Please ensure that you have enough € (Euro) in cash on arrival to pay for transport, meals and
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groceries, while you sort out more permanent financial arrangements for your stay.
Will I be able to open a bank account in Ireland?
A: Yes, to open a bank account in Ireland is an easy process. Banking for students is free and
the only documentation required is your passport and documentation indicating your home
address and address in Limerick which you will receive at Orientation.
Q: Is there a society for international students?
A: Yes there is a society for international students. Representatives will speak with you and give
you details of how to join up at Orientation.
Q: Where can I get information on the modules on offer at the University of
Limerick?
A: The modules on offer for each semester are available on the International Education Division
website: www.ul.ie/international
Go to the ERASMUS Exchange Programme and click on module booklet.
Q: Where can I receive a copy of the class timetable?
A: You will be e-mailed a copy of the timetable once it is published. You can then begin to
compose your timetable based on your provisional module choices, before finalising your
timetable by week 2 of the semester as detailed above.
Q: How long do I have to finalise my module selection?
A: You have until the end of Week 2 of each semester to register for your modules. Failure to
submit the Module Registration Form by the end of Week 2 will result in a €20 fine. Selection
of modules takes time and patience; please expect to encounter difficulties such as clashes of
times and unsuitability of modules.
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