What is a twin room?
  • A twin room is a large room consisting of two single beds and an ensuite, which can be shared by 2 students or taken by one person as a single ensuite.
    How can I get the Internet at Ashdown Student Village?
  • The internet is €80 for the year. Once you sign up and pay you will be connected within 24 Hours.
    How are roommates allocated?
  • If you have ONE friend you wish to share with, Ashdown Student Village will see IF it is possible to accommodate you both together, ensuring it is clearly marked on BOTH forms at the time of application. Ashdown Student Village staff will endeavour to satisfy your requirements but this is subject to availability and subject to all people paying their deposits. Otherwise roommates are allocated on a lottery system. There is NO guarantee that requests can be met. All requests MUST be in writing. Allocations are allocated taking into consideration gender, academic year and age. Some apartments may be mixed with males & females sharing communal areas.
    Who can occupy Ashdown student village rooms?
  • Rooms are available to Mary I students only, proof of which will be required on check in or shortly after once you have registered with Mary I.
    Do I have to leave at Christmas and Easter?
  • No, the accommodation lasts for the duration of your License, a 39-week period.
    What happens if I pay the €300 deposit for accommodation and fail to be offered a place at Mary Immaculate?
  • First year applicants must cancel your reservation within 3 days of the first round CAO offers IN WRITING. €150.00 will be deducted and the balance refunded, if the cancellation policy is followed. For all other years, cancellation once the deposit has been paid will result in the total loss of the Deposit.
    Can I book a room by telephone?
  • No, a number of forms need to be completed.
    Is there a curfew?
  • No, there is no curfew. Residents may come and go as they please, however we do require that all non residents must sign in and out with security.
    Can I obtain the apartment number or room mate’s details before check in?
  • No, the apartment details will be issued to you on arrival.
    Is insurance for my belongings provided by Ashdown Student Village?
  • No, you must take out your own cover for your possessions. We recommend having the family household policy extended to cover the personal effects away from home.
    If I leave before the end of the year what happens?
  • Applications are accepted for the entire occupancy period Monday 30th August 2010 to Friday 27th May 2011 only. Any student who accepts a room in our accommodation and for whatever reason subsequently cancels/vacates their room will not be refunded their deposit or utility payment. The balance of their rent and ESB will be refunded as soon as the room is re-let to another student. We will try our best to find a suitable replacement, but if the room remains empty the tenant is liable for the rent until the end of the term.
    What do I need to bring?
  • You will need to bring bed sheet, duvet cover, pillow cover and towels.
    Can I park my car in Ashdown Student Village?
  • Yes, cars are parked at owner’s risk.
    What will I need when checking in?
  • On production of receipt of payment, keys will be issued.
    Can I smoke?
  • No, all apartments are non-smoking apartments.
    I am eligible for a Grant, will the Grant office pay for my fees directly to Ashdown Student Village?
  • No, you must pay for your accommodation directly.
    How can I pay my deposit?
  • Your deposit can be made by cheque, bank draft, credit card or cash.
    When is the 2nd Term Payable?
  • 2nd Term is payable by 14th January 2011. Keys need to revalidated on receipt of 2nd Term.