Galway is situated on the West Coast of Ireland and is easily reached by air, ferry, train, bus or car or a combination of these. As a major tourist attraction, there are many well-developed transport options available. 
Shannon Airport (c. 1 hour 20 minutes by bus/car)
Dublin Airport (c. 2 hours by car/bus)
Knock Airport  (c. 1 hour 20 minutes by car/bus)
Cork Airport (c. 3 hours by car/bus)
Ferries, Trains, AA Road Maps & Route Planner 

Travelling to Galway from Dublin,Shannon or Knock airport (by train, bus, car)

Driving to NUI Galway 
(Please Click Here for a map of campus)

Road Directions:
University Road Entrance:
Arriving in Galway on the main N6 follow signs for the N59 (Galway-Oughterard/Clifden), crossing the river Corrib at the Quincentennial Bridge.  Immediately after the Quincentennial Bridge take a left turn at the traffic light controlled crossroads and follow the signs for City Centre/University/Hospital. Continue through 3 sets of traffic lights (approx. 1 km) to large junction with University Hospital on the right.  Take filter lane to the left onto University Road and the main entrance to NUI Galway is approximately 100 m from this junction on the left-hand side.  

Distillery Road Entrance:
Arriving in Galway on the main N6 follow signs for the N59 (Galway-Oughterard/Clifden), crossing the river Corrib at the Quincentennial Bridge.  Immediately after the Quincentennial Bridge take a left turn at the traffic light controlled crossroads.  The Distillery Road entrance is the first left after the petrol station.

St.Anthony’s Entrance:
Arriving in Galway on the main N6 follow signs for the N59 (Galway-Oughterard/Clifden), crossing the river Corrib at the Quincentennial Bridge.  Go through the traffic lights and take exit 5 at the next roundabout (bringing you back towards the Quincentennial Bridge) take a left turn at the traffic lights, St.Anthony’s Entrance is the first right.

Directions to Park & Ride Car Park at NUI Galway:
(Parking Permit MUST be displayed)
Arriving in Galway on the main N6 follow signs for the N59 (Galway-Oughterard/Clifden), crossing the river Corrib at the Quincentennial Bridge.  Go through the traffic lights and take exit 5 at the next roundabout (bringing you back towards the Quincentennial Bridge) take a left turn at the traffic lights and continue for 1 km, the entrance will be on your right after a large sign for Corrib Village, the Park & Ride Carpark is into the left after entering.

Parking on Campus:
There is limited parking for conference delegates, on campus, Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 17.30 and it is recommended that you take a taxi to the venue if possible.   Permits are arranged for conferences to facilitate access to the Park & Ride Carpark.  Contact the conference organiser for a permit for your conference.  There are also a number of pay and display parking areas on campus please click here for a map of campus carparks. 

Access is available to all car parks evenings (after 17.30) and weekends.
All illegally parked vehicles, including cars not displaying a permit will be clamped.

Travel around Ireland:
During your stay you may wish to take in some of the wonderful sights of Ireland.  For further information please see website  www.discoverireland.ie or

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=maps+of+ireland&ie=UTF8&z=6

Climate:
Ireland has a mild climate with the warmest months being July and August for more information and the current temperature check http://www.meteireann.ie/

Currency:
The currency of Ireland is the Euro which is made up of 100 cents, for daily exchange rates check,   http://www.ecb.int/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-xml.html

Language: 
There are two official languages in Ireland: Irish, which is the national language, and English which is the language of the majority of the population.

No Smoking: 
Smoking is now forbidden in enclosed places of work. This includes office blocks, various buildings, public houses/bars, restaurants; for more information: http://www.oasis.gov.ie/employment/health_and _safety_in_employment/ban_on_smoking_in_the_workplace_in_ireland.html 

Time Zone:
Ireland is on GMT.

Tipping:
Most hotels and restaurants include a service charge of 10-15% to your bill. A small tip is appreciated for good service. Tipping is not usual in pubs.  Taxies are tipped 10%.

Vat Refunds:
Value Added Tax (VAT) is usually included in the price of goods and services in Ireland. Visitors to Ireland from outside the EU can obtain a refund of VAT. www.fexco.com

Visas: 
For the latest information on visa requirements check.
http://foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8605

Voltage:
Mains electricity is supplied at 220 Volts www.iol.ie/~discover/elect.htm.