GMIT Letterfrack Student Information 2020
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GMIT Letterfrack Student Information 2020 Welcome to GMIT Letterfrack. Your time with us as a student is important, we have a dedicated team of staff who are happy to help students settle into college life, we will do our best to provide you with important information and help you to get the best out of your time here in Letterfrack, for most of you your time here in Letterfrack will be the beginning of new friendships, and fantastic opportunities will await you in your future careers. Please keep this document handy, it contains useful contacts you may need during your time here. From ALL staff, we look forward to welcoming all students to GMIT Letterfrack. Head of Department: Paul Leamy T:091 742655 E: paul.leamy@gmit.ie Administration: Samantha Flaherty T:091 742653 E: samantha.flaherty@gmit.ie Student Services: Shemeem O’Toole T:091 742691 E: shemeem.otoole@associate.gmit.ie Connemara West Reception T:091 742650 E: reception@connemarawest.ie
Student Services – www.gmit.ie/student-services
The Student Services team are there to help you as a student receive the necessary assistance you may need
to support you during your time in GMIT. Supports and contacts are available under the following headings.
Access, Disability and Learning Supports: email accessoffice@gmit.ie
Financial Supports email SAF@gmit.ie
Counselling email michelle.kerinsobrien@gmit.ie
Careers email careers@gmit.ie
Chaplaincy email chaplain@gmit.ie
Student Health Dr Alex Michel. Tel: 095 43465
If you need to see a doctor, contact Dr Alexander Michel at the Health Centre in Tully. Due to infection control the surgery doors will
be kept closed. Please call during opening hours to speak with the Nurse/Doctor. Your visit at this surgery is covered by GMIT. A
female doctor is available on Mondays. Surgery opening hours are:
AM Mon – Fri 9.00 – 12.30. (Closed for lunch 12.30-2.30pm)
PM Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 2.30 – 4.30pm (Closed Wednesday afternoons.)
In an emergency, contact the surgery for the out of hours Doctor.
GMIT Letterfrack Additional Supports:
Math Support hugh.mullan@gmit.ie Academic Writing Centre marion.mcgarry@gmit.ie
Librarian suzanne.rushe@gmit.ie PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) finian.sheridan@gmit.ie
GMIT Letterfrack SU
Your Head Rep is 2nd Year FDM student. Ricarda Bolle.
Email: G00386897@gmit.ie
Tel: +49 1575 589 1477 (WhatsApp)
Your Union – Every registered GMIT student is automatically a member of the Students’ Union
Student Body is another term for all the students of the institute together. The student body is the supreme decision-making body
and has the final say on all matters of most importance affecting the Union.
Students have their say by voting for class reps, full-time sabbatical officer and by voting in referenda which may take place on
various topics throughout the year.
Class Reps Every class in the institute should have at least 1 class representatives, based on the size of the class. The class rep
council is the ‘Parliament’ of the Union and is made up of all class reps and executive officers. Council meet every month and
adopts policy for the Union as well as holding the executive officers accountable for the work they do.
USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on
the Island of Ireland. GMIT SU is a Member Organisation (MO) of USI and our officers attend training sessions, monthly National
Council meetings and the Annual National Congress. For more information please view the USI website: http://usi.ie
Head of Department: Paul Leamy T:091 742655 E: paul.leamy@gmit.ie
Administration: Samantha Flaherty T:091 742653 E: samantha.flaherty@gmit.ie
Student Services: Shemeem O’Toole T:091 742691 E: shemeem.otoole@associate.gmit.ie
Connemara West Reception T:091 742650 E: reception@connemarawest.ie
Local Services in Letterfrack
Gardaí Station, Letterfrack 095 41052
Post Office, Letterfrack 095 41023
Country Store, Letterfrack (ATM available in Country Store) 095 41850
Letterfrack Hardware 095 21235
Hairdresser, Diamonds, Letterfrack. 095 41999
Belle Body & Beauty, Letterfrack. 087 4327165
Fuel Station at Kylemore, 3Km towards Westport & in Tully village
Local Taxis Patsy Conneely 095 43453
Justin Mortimer 086 1574047
Minibus John Hannon 083 8495144
Michael Nee 095 34682
Pat Lydon 095 41043
Bars in Letterfrack. Veldons 095 41046
Mollys 095 41931
Bards Den / Clover fox 095 41042
Credit Union, Tully. 095 43973
Citizens Advice, Letterfrack. Declan 087 1301100
Library GMIT Suzanne 091 74 2666
Community Radio, Letterfrack. 095 41616
CityLink (Timetable) 091 564164
Looking for Accommodation?
There are a number of properties in and around Letterfrack available for Student Accommodation some of which are listed on the
GMITSU website. If you need assistance in finding accommodation, please contact the GMIT Letterfrack Administration Office
Services in Clifden. (14km from Letterfrack)
Supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl & Supervalu
Banks: AIB & BOI
Cinema, Station House Theatre Tel: 095 30303
Station House Fitness Centre & Swimming Pool with Spa Tel: 095 21699
Supermacs & Papa Johns Pizza Tel: 095 30809
Doctor Surgery Tel: 095 21224
Dentist Tel: 095 22731
Clifden Public Health Centre Tel: 095 21102
Pharmacies Morans 095 21273
Clifden Pharmacy 095 21821
Gardaí Tel: 095 21021
Fire Brigade 999/112
Other services:
Fuel Stations, Bars, Cafes & Restaurants, Hair salons, Butchers, book shop, library, boutiques, launderette,
Phone and camera repairs, jewellers, Church, Post Office etc.
CityLink Services to Galway operate from Letterfrack 08.45, 10.25 & 18.05
From Clifden 07.00, 09.15, 12.00, 13.15, 15.00 & 18.30. DAILY.
Head of Department: Paul Leamy T:091 742655 E: paul.leamy@gmit.ie
Administration: Samantha Flaherty T:091 742653 E: samantha.flaherty@gmit.ie
Student Services: Shemeem O’Toole T:091 742691 E: shemeem.otoole@associate.gmit.ie
Connemara West Reception T:091 742650 E: reception@connemarawest.ie
Studying in Connemara
The GMIT Letterfrack Campus could arguably be considered as one of the most beautiful locations as far as campus
locations go. Connemara welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year so there must be a good reason to visit the area.
If you have never visited Connemara before, please visit one of the many websites that explore the region.
Close to the Campus
Within walking distance of the campus is the Connemara National Park. Connemara National Park covers some
2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands. This is a perfect place to
go for a refreshing lunchtime walk or to clear your head after an intense lecture or workshop.
• Stunning Beaches
• History – Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
• Adventure Centres offering a range of FUN outdoor activities
• Kayaking, SUP, Canoeing, Fishing, Surfing, Hiking, Golf.
• In the Village of Letterfrack are Bars with live music weekly and organised Student Nights
• Arts Festival, Green Festival, Music Festival, Bog & Sea Week
Head of Department: Paul Leamy T:091 742655 E: paul.leamy@gmit.ie
Administration: Samantha Flaherty T:091 742653 E: samantha.flaherty@gmit.ie
Student Services: Shemeem O’Toole T:091 742691 E: shemeem.otoole@associate.gmit.ie
Connemara West Reception T:091 742650 E: reception@connemarawest.ie
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