2025 Accessibility
Accessibility information for our Venues
You can download our Know Before You Go access guide here, for an easy to read document to explain what to expect during your visit.
This guide was developed in line with Access Toolkit for Artworkers, created by Iarlaith Ní Fheorais and supported by the Arts Coucnil.
If you have any access enquiries about a venue or event please email info@cuirt.ie or call 091 – 565886 (ask for the Cúirt Office) or call Town Hall Theatre at 091 569777 ahead of time and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Town Hall Theatre
The main auditorium is step free with accessible seating and accessible toilet facilities. Please let the box office know of any requirements so that they can assist with seating. There are two accessible parking spaces on Waterside immediately by the venue and a further two spaces on Corrib Terrace. There is a Loop System in every auditorium. There is a Fresh Air Distribution System. All events at the Town Hall Theatre will be captioned.
The Mick Lally Theatre
The auditorium, bar and foyer are step free with accessible toilet facilities. There is one accessible parking space on Middle Street outside the Cornstore, and three spaces on Saint Augustine Street opposite Galway City Library, five minutes from the venue. There is no Loop system. HEPA filter will be in use.
Nuns Island Theatre
The theatre is a ground floor wheelchair accessible venue. There is a single disabled parking space across the road from Nuns Island Theatre located outside 19 Nuns Island. The bathrooms are not fully accessible. There is no Loop system. HEPA filter will be in use.
Bank of Ireland Theatre, University of Galway
Step free venue with accessible toilet facilities. Accessible parking is located on campus in front of the Quadrangle Building four minutes from the venue. There is no Loop system. HEPA filter will be in use for workshop spaces.
An Taibhdhearc
The main auditorium is step free, and there are accessible toilet facilities. There are two accessible parking spaces either end of Middle Street and three spaces on Saint Augustine Street opposite. There is a Loop system. HEPA filter will be in use.
O’Donoghue Centre, University of Galway
Step free venue with accessible toilet facilities. Accessible parking is located on campus in front of the Quadrangle Building four minutes from the venue. There is no Loop system. HEPA filter will be in use for workshop spaces.
Galway University Hospital
Step free venue with accessible bathroom available. Accessible parking available on the hospital grounds. There is no Loop system.
University Library
A step free venue with accessible toilet facilities. Accessible parking is located on campus in front of the Quadrangle Building four minutes from the venue. There is no Loop system.
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
The Cornstore entrances are step free but have limited wheelchair access due to the width of the doors. The venue has internal steps with limited space to navigate with certain mobility aids. The street entrance has a step. There is one accessible parking space on Middle Street immediately outside, and three spaces on Saint Augustine Street. There are no accessible public bathrooms. There is no Loop system.
Kenny’s Bookshop
The entrances are step free and wheelchair accessible. The venue has internal steps with limited space to navigate with certain mobility aids. Accessible Parking is located in front of the building. There is no Loop system.