Student Accommodation

How do I apply?

● You must have a valid email address at time of application
● You must have your PPS Number
● You must have your parent/guarantor’s phone number and email address
● Student ID (If unavailable, insert non-applicable)
● Upload photograph
● Submit your online booking application
● You will then be sent an email with details to pay your deposit
● Please note booking will not be confirmed until deposit is paid

When will I know I am booked?

When your deposit is received a receipt of payment and confirmation of your room reservation will be emailed subject to availability.

Note: Its essential to reference tenant’s name on the bank transfer.

Is there any advantage in booking early?

Yes, Rooms are allocated on first-come-first-served basis.

Is insurance for my belongings provided?

No, you must take out your own cover for your possessions. We recommend having the family household policy extended to cover personal effects away from home.

Booking Deposit

A total booking deposit of €400 is payable to secure your accommodation subject to availability.

If your accommodation application is successful, this booking deposit is held for the duration of your stay. This deposit is fully refundable less any deductions per your lease at the end of your stay.

Having accepted an accommodation offer, if your application to ATU is unsuccessful (or you choose not to attend), this booking deposit will be returned less an administration fee of €100, provided that our cancellation policy has been abided by (details can be found below).

Utilities Non-refundable Payment

A €450 non-refundable utilities charge must be paid at the same time as your first part-payment (outlined above).

This payment is towards efibre broadband, refuse collection, tv channels, tv licence and staff.

Electricity Prepayment Fee (based on 3 student per apt)

A €350.00 electricity prepayment fee is made per applicant and is payable along with the 1st Payment. Each apartment is metered for pre-pay electricity and is topped up on 4 occasions, by management, over the course of the academic year. Our current prepay provider is Electric Ireland. The pre-pay meters allow students to monitor and have greater control over their electricity usage on a daily basis. In the unlikely event that an apartment runs out of electricity credit between top-ups they simply report this to management/office who will provide them with a top-up card, allowing the students to purchase additional credit from a local Payzone shop. The top-ups purchased will be shared in equal shares by each of the students in the relevant apartment. At the end of the academic year if credit remains on the meter this will be reimbursed equally among all residents in the apartment.

Payment Dates

The Academic Year fee is paid in two part-payments (as shown in above tables).

The first part-payment is due as per dates displayed in above tables.

The room and deposit will be automatically forfeited where accounts are not paid in full by dates displayed in above tables.

Monthly payments are due by 10th Day of each month Oct – Apr.

● For monthly payments proof of Standing Order must be provided before keys will issue.
● Payments by bank transfer only.
● Unfortunately, no debit or credit cards accepted.
● A link with the Bank details will be email when the online application is submitted.

Cancellation Policy First Years

If the applicant wishes to cancel or is unsuccessful in their application to ATU, the applicant must cancel in writing by email or post – by 12 o’clock (midday) 9th September 2024.

Cancellations by telephone will not be accepted.

In the event of following the above cancellation procedure, €100 administration fee will be deducted from the booking deposit and the remainder refunded. Refunds will be issued by bank transfer only. If the applicant cancels after the cut-off point outlined above, no refund will be issued.

If the applicant cancels after having paid the first part-payment, the onus will be on the lessee to find a replacement lessee. Áras Ghuaire has no obligation to find an alternative lessee. Failure to do so will result in the applicant losing all monies paid and continue to be liable for the full period.

Cancellations Policy Non-First Years

If 2nd, 3rd, 4th year, etc applicant wishes to cancel he/she must do so by 5:00 pm on 1st August 2024. Cancellations only in writing by email or post, not telephone. In the event of such a cancellation, a €100 cancellation fee will be deducted from the booking/security deposit and the remainder refunded via bank transfer. No deposit refund will be made for cancellations after this date.

Eviction or Early Departure

If a student is evicted, no refunds of rental will be made.

Rooms are licensed for the full Academic Year. Students are liable for this period even if they do not stay for all of it. In the case of early departure, the onus is on the student to find someone to take their room. Until a replacement has been found, the student will not be refunded.

Viewings

You are welcome to come and view the apartments at Áras Ghuaire from late May – 1st September, however, it is essential you make contact on 087 7057753 to agree an appointment time before travelling to Letterfrack.

OFFICE HOURS VARY SO PLEASE MAKE CONTACT FOR APPOINTMENT BEFORE TRAVELLING.

Moving in:

Please note room keys will not issue until all appropriate fees are paid.

Keys will issue when the student has compiled the following:

● Submit application and photograph online.
● Pay deposit, utility fee, electricity prepayment, and 1st part rent payment (with all payments by banks transfer).
● For monthly payments proof of Standing Order must be provided.
● Lease signed.

Keys can be collected by appointment only.