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How to get to the University of LimerickAir TravelArriving by Plane to Shannon AirportLimerick city is serviced by Shannon Airport, which has regular flights from a number ofEuropean and North American destinations. There is a direct bus link between theAirport and the University, run by citylink. The bus timetable is available herehttps://www.eireagle.com, and please note that there may be a delay between yourflight landing and the bus departure time. The national bus company, Bus Eireann, runs aregular bus service between the Airport and Limerick city centre, though not directly tothe University. Details are available here: http://www.ul.ie/buildings/travel/plane/bus-services-shannon-airport/bus-eireann-services. Please note that there is no taxi rank atthe Airport, so ensure to book a taxi prior to your arrival.

Arriving by Plane to Dublin Airport

There are also a number of bus companies, which travel directly to Limerick from Dublinairport. The most convenient (and quickest) is Dublin Coach (www.dublincoach.ie) asthis bus stops at the University of Limerick. This service operates to and from DublinAirport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can get a bus at Zone 2 in the airport for €5then a quick and easy change at the Red Cow stop to the Dublin Coach service travellingto Limerick (€17). This bus stops at the University of Limerick. You can buy tickets onlineand see timetables here.

Driving:

The University can be accessed by car through two main entrances: the Main Entrance(near the UL Flagpoles) and the East Gate Entrance, both of which are off the PlasseyPark Road. Car parking is provided on campus for the use of staff, students, othersemployed on the campus and visitors to the campus. The University does not guaranteecar park spaces being available for any vehicle, nor does the University accept liability forany loss from or damage to any vehicle using the campus, however caused. Users of thecar parks do so entirely at their own risk.

Public Transport:

When traveling by train, visitors to the City arrive to Colbert Station. There is a taxi rankdirectly outside the station, and taxis to the University cost between €8-10. Detailshere: Arriving by TrainWhen traveling by bus, visitors to the City arrive to Colbert Station. There is a taxi rankdirectly outside the station, and taxis to the University cost between €8-10.The UL Buildings App is a comprehensive navigational tool for finding your way to andaround UL Campus. It includes locations of all public car parks.It can be freely downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App Store by clicking thetabs below:http://www.ul.ie/buildings/travel/car/ul-wayfinding-app

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Tours & Activities

To be confirmed - Hurling Match

Tuesday 16th July - Treasure Hunt

Saturday 20th July - Limerick City

Kayaking/Horse Riding

Karting

Sunday 21th July - Ring of Kerry/Starwars

Wednesday 24th - DELL Computers

Saturday 27th July - Kildare Village Shopping

Sunday 28th July - Galway/Cliff of Mohar

Tuesday 30th July - Cork

Thursday 2nd Aug - Pitch & Putt/Golf

Activities: University Arena

Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Fitness Classes

Tours & Activities

Limerick City

Campus Facilities & Sport

Accommodation & Food