Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, Rathmore has strong WIFI connection throughout the whole house.

  • There is no problem with staying overnight elsewhere.

  • Yes, you should bring all towels and bedding.

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

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

  • There is free on street parking on Castle Avenue.

  • Yes, there is covered bike storage available for you to use.

  • 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 and spiritual are optional.

  • 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.

  • Oven & Hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, fridge, sandwich maker and toaster. Residents are asked not to have kitchen appliances inside their bedrooms.

  • 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.

  • 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! We supply cleaning products and equipment.

  • Rathmore 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 outside the house.

  • Yes, you can recommend us to your friends as long as everyone applies to Rathmore 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. Rathmore is a secure house to live in.

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