Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Glenard has strong Wi-Fi connection throughout the whole house.

Yes, you will be provided with pillows and a duvet cover.

There is a laundry room with coin operated washing machine, dryer, sink & drainer.

The house is open 24/7 to all current residents.

There is no problem with staying overnight elsewhere.

Yes, we have plenty of parking spaces with access to the grounds by automated gates.

Yes, there’s loads of bike storage available for you to use.

Definitely; parcels, boxes and letters can be posted to you here.

Yes, boys are welcome to attend all of our public events. Male visitors are welcome to study/work with you in the seminar room.

You are responsible for your guest. They must be signed in/out for meals and follow all regulations while here.

All activities of a cultural, social, spiritual and craic nature are optional.

Microwave, kettle, Nespresso machine, fridge, sandwich maker and toaster. Students are asked not to have kitchen appliances inside their bedrooms.

Yes, fully equipped kitchen is available: oven, dishwasher, sink, stove, blender, etc.

Yes, you will have access to dry food and cold food storage.

For health and safety reasons all food is left in the dry food and cold food storage area. Residents respect each other’s food items so you will always have access to it.

Yes. High quality dinner is prepared by our Catering team from Monday to Friday. Breakfast and lunch foods are available for you to make your own and eat when desired. At weekends food is available for you to prepare your own meal.

Not all dietary requirements can be catered for. However, you can supply required food and store them on site.

All our bedrooms are single bedrooms; there is no option for shared rooms.

Yes, as long as you return it to its original state when you check out. If not, damage charges will apply.

You are! Cleaning supplies are available and Residence Assistants are on hand to advise.

Glenard Household Services staff clean the communal areas. We ask that everyone leaves communal areas clean and tidy after they use them.

Our building is smoke-free but you’re welcome to smoke in the patio or outside the house.

Yes, you can recommend us to your friends as long as everyone applies to Glenard individually.

Yes, our premises are well lit. We have an alarm. All entry points have keypad access. Our 24/7 access door is covered by CCTV – see our CCTV Policy for further details. Glenard is a secure house to live in.

Yes, Glenard is a Catholic University Residence. We have a Chaplain available for students. All spiritual activities organised in Glenard are completely optional and are attended by people who are resident and not resident in Glenard. The pastoral care is entrusted to Opus Dei, an organisation of the Catholic Church. Members of Opus Dei live in Glenard and volunteer their time to run Glenard. www.opusdei.ie