Accommodation
For the majority of students, going to College is their first time living away from home and the range of options can seem overwhelming, especially when you are not familiar with Limerick or Thurles. Mary Immaculate College runs three accommodation outlets on, or adjacent to, its campuses (two in Limerick and one in Thurles). The MIC Accommodation Office can also provide lists of private landlords and offer assistance to students who require help and advice when looking for accommodation for the duration of their time at MIC.
MIC Limerick: Halls of Residence
Mary Immaculate College on-campus Halls of Residence are an extension of the main college building. Spaced out over two floors, they provide accommodation for 44 female students on a single room, bed and breakfast basis.
Facilities and services include:
- Bedrooms equipped with study desk, chair and overhead shelving, wardrobe, chest of drawers and vanity unit; students provide their own bed linen and towels
- Bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets are available on each floor
- Lounge/Kitchenette area located on each floor and equipped with TV, refrigerator, kettle and microwave (please note, this area is suitable for the preparation of light snacks only)
- Coin operated self-service laundry facilities on each floor
- The College Restaurant provides hot food, drinks and snacks 8.15am-5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.15am-2pm on Friday
- 24 hour security service
- College Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping service for communal areas
Rates for the academic year 2019/2020: Single bedroom: €3,200 payable in two equal installments of €1,600 (including a breakfast allowance of €684). Payment of a booking/security deposit of €750 is required in order to secure accommodation (further details in 'How to Book' below).
Download an information sheet here.
MIC Limerick: Courtbrack Accommodation
Courtbrack Student Accommodation is a purpose- built unit providing quality self-catering accommodation for all undergraduate students, male and female. The complex, situated on Courtbrack Avenue is approximately a five minute walk to the MIC Limerick campus. Please note we are not taking any more Courtbrack Accommodation booking forms for 2019/20.
Rates for the academic year 2019/2020 are as follows:
- Standard single bedroom €3,900 (payable in two equal installments of €1,950)
- Deluxe single bedoom €4,200 (payable in two equal installments of €2,100)
- Twin bedroom €3,000 per person (payable in two equal installments €1,500).
Full Academic Year payment discount available.
Payment of a booking/security deposit of €750 is required in order to secure accommodation (further details in 'How to Book' below).
Facilities and services include:
- Bedrooms equipped with study desk, chair and storage; students provide their own bed linen and towels
- Showers and toilets are available on each corridor
- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
- TV Room
- College Wi-Fi/Internet/Recreation Room
- Reception
- Self-Service Launderette
- Nightly Security
- Housekeeping Service
- Private Parking
Download an information sheet here.
MIC Thurles: On-Campus Accommodation
MIC Thurles has 36 ensuite bedrooms conveniently located on-campus. Spread over three floors, they provide accommodation for 36 male and female students on a single room basis.
Facilities and services include:
- Bedrooms equipped with study desk, chair and storage; students provide their own bed linen and towels
- Fully-equipped, self-catering kitchen area
- All bedrooms have bathrooms with a sink, toilet and shower
- Spacious, communal TV lounge
- Housekeeping service
Rates for the academic Year 2019/2020: Ensuite single bedroom: €3,900 (payable in two equal instalments of €1,950). Payment of a booking/security deposit of €750 is required in order to secure accommodation (further details in 'How to Book' below).
Download an information sheet here.
How to Book MIC Accommodation
Hard-copy application forms are available from the Accommodation Office or can be downloaded below. Viewing can be arranged by appointment. Booking for Courtbrack Accommodation, the MIC Limerick Halls of Residence and the MIC Thurles On-Campus Accommodation starts at the College Open Days in October each year.
- Bookings will be allocated on a first come first served basis and a room will be deemed to have been provisionally secured only after we receive the booking form, your bank details and the deposit has been paid by bank transfer using the student's name as an identifier.
- Please contact the Accommodation Office by phone on +353 61 302500 before you transfer the deposit. Ensure we have your booking form before you contact us about payment.
- The payment details are at the end of the booking forms (download below):
- MIC Limerick: Halls of Residence
- MIC Limerick: Courtbrack Accommodation
- MIC Thurles: Halls of Residence
- Rooms cannot be held for second round offers or rechecks. All bookings must be for the full academic year.
- Students and their guarantor will be required to sign a Licence Agreement for this period (a copy of the Licence Agreement is available on request).
- Booking cancellations caused by a failure to secure qualification points to study at Mary Immaculate College or, on the waiting list and a room cannot be offered will incur an administrative charge of €100. Cancellations for any other reason will result in the complete forfeit of the €750 deposit.
Note: The breakdown of the booking/security deposit is as follows: (1) A security/damage deposit of €250 refundable minus damages and missing items etc. at the end of the academic year (2) A non-refundable utilities charge of €500. This covers the cost of electricity, refuse collection, housekeeping service, television etc.
Private Accommodation
There are numerous other options available to students
MIC Limerick
Student Accommodation
- Ashdown Student Village (five minute walk)
- City Campus (15 minute walk)
- Punchs Student Accommodation (five minute walk)
- Other student accommodation outlets in the city
Private Accommodation
MIC Thurles
Private Accommodation
Please Note: Mary Immaculate College accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information supplied by property owners. The College has not inspected these properties nor does it make any representations/recommendations on behalf of the landlords. If you find properties listed on this website are not up to standard, please contact the Accommodation Office +353 61 302500.
Property Owners
Existing property owners can register their property with the College. Once the property meets minimum requirements, the property will be registered with the College and advertised. Contact the Accommodation Office 061-302500 for more details.
