Due to the high volume of application forms received for the Sep’13 to May’14 academic year we are now only accepting application forms to go on our waiting list – a deposit does not need to be paid to go on the waiting list.
TERMS OF BOOKING & PAYMENT OF MOIETIES FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
The NUIG academic year runs from the beginning of September to the end of May for undergraduate students. Students applying to stay at Gort na Coiribe student village enter into an agreement to occupy the property for the entire 38 week period and are liable for rent during this lease term. Gort na Coiribe rent is paid in 2 moiety payments broken down as follows;
- 1st Moiety Payment: September to End January – 22 weeks
- 2nd Moiety Payment: February to end May – 16 weeks
NOTE: Moiety payments and deposit & utility amounts (listed below) are specific to students staying for the full academic year. For details of rates for one semester only please contact the Gort na Coiribe office directly. Single semester occupancy is subject to availability.
| Moiety Payments | 1st Moiety Payment Due no later than 23rd Aug 2013 (22 Weeks) | 2nd Moiety Payment Due no later than 6th Dec 2013 (16 Weeks) |
| Twin – €80 per week | € 1,760.00 | € 1,280.00 |
| Twin En suite – €85 per week | € 1,870.00 | € 1,360.00 |
| Single – €105 per week | € 2,310.00 | € 1,680.00 |
| Single En suite – €115 per week | € 2,530.00 | € 1,840.00 |
BOOKING DEPOSIT FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
A Booking Deposit of €300.00 should accompany your application. All fees payable in addition to rent are as follows;
| Gort na Coiribe Booking Deposit and Utility Charges | ||||
| Booking/Damage Deposit | € 300 (Payable with application) | |||
| Electricity Prepayment | €275 (Payable with 1st Moiety) | |||
| Utility Payment | € 205 (Payable with 1st Moiety) | |||
| TOTAL | € 780 | |||
Booking/Damage Deposit: €300 is refundable after the end of the academic year less damages. Wear & tear is taken into consideration but excessive damage is payable by the student. A full statement of account will be issued with deposit return.
Electricity Prepayment: An electricity prepayment of €275 is made per person. Each house/apartment is metered individually as a unit, electricity bills are processed from the Gort na Coiribe office on your behalf; the total amount is divided equally among the residents and deducted from their prepayment. A copy of the electricity bill is issued to each individual unit. Students are advised to monitor and control their electricity use throughout the academic period to avoid waste and incurring additional costs. A plus or minus balance will be deducted or refunded at the end of the academic year.
Utility Payment: A non-refundable utility fee of €205 is also payable for the academic year. This fee covers cable TV, refuse, TV licence etc.
Payment of deposit can be made by cheque, bank draft or any of the following cards : VISA Debit, Laser Card, Maestro, Mastercard or VISA. We do not accept cash payments at our office.
Deposits are refundable within 8-10 weeks after the end of the lease

