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Áras Uí Thuama

Áras Uí Thuama is a modern apartment block for students which is located next to the Lee Fields. The bedrooms are very comfortable and there are study facilities included in each bedroom. The apartments are often referred to as the University Gaeltacht. There is a block of nine apartments in Áras Uí Thuama with a mixture of two, three and four bed apartments available.  There is free wi-fi available in the apartments which will allow you to stay in touch with your friends or allow you to do some research. You will have an opportunity to get to know students from every college in the university.

You will never be hungry as there is a supermarket nearby with a large selection of food. The campus is only five minutes away by foot and the city centre is also within a short walking distance from the apartments. What else would a student need?

The Apartments and The Complex

The Apartments

The Complex

Where is Áras Uí Thuama?

Events 2024-2025

A number of activities are organized for the students while they are staying in Áras Uí Thuama.  

A reception was held for the students of Áras Uí Thuama on 25 September 2024. The following guest speakers spoke at the event:

  • Órlaith Ní Thuathaigh, Gníomhaí Gaeilge Coordinator, Conradh na Gaeilge

  • Catherine Finn, Irish Language and Culture Representative, UCC Students' Union

  • Caitríona Ní hÓgáin, Chairperson of An Chuallacht

  • Éabha Breathnach, UCC TradSoc

The guest speakers that spoke at the reception The guest speakers that spoke at the reception

Éabha Breathnach (centre) and some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama Éabha Breathnach (centre) and some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama

Caitríona Ní Ógáin (centre) and some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama Caitríona Ní Ógáin (centre) and some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama

Gradam Ghlór na nGael with some students in the background Gradam Ghlór na nGael with some students in the background

Some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama at the reception Some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama at the reception

Some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama that attended the reception Some of the residents of Áras Uí Thuama that attended the reception

A group from Áras Uí Thuama attending Oireachtas na Samhna 2024 in Killarney A group from Áras Uí Thuama attending Oireachtas na Samhna 2024 in Killarney

The winners of the Gael-Linn third level debating competition The winners of the Gael-Linn third level debating competition

Registering for Áras Uí Thuama.

Any full time student of the University who is fluent in Irish is welcome to apply for residency in Áras Uí Thuama. They need to fill out a special application form and be prepared to be called for an interview.

Every year a number of places are put aside for first year students of the University. There are substantial scholarships available for residents.

Please note that the deadline for applications for the 2024-2025 academic year has now passed.

Presentation of Scholarships 2024

Máiréad Ní Loingsigh, Department of Modern Irish, presented scholarships to the residents of the Irish Language residential centre, Áras Uí Thuama, Brú na hOllscoile at an event in the Seomra Caidrimh on 24 April 2024.

Students of Áras Uí Thuama with members of staff. Students of Áras Uí Thuama with members of staff.

Three musicians playing music at the event. Three musicians playing music at the event.

Máiréad Ní Loingsigh, Department of Modern Irish. Máiréad Ní Loingsigh, Department of Modern Irish.

Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin, Director of the Centre for Spoken Irish. Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin, Director of the Centre for Spoken Irish.

Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha

Centre for Spoken Irish

Room ORB G02, O'Rahilly Building, College Road, Cork

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