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HackAthlone 2026

13 to 15 Nov 2026
TUS Athlone

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Getting to TUS Athlone and what to pack for 13 to 15 November 2026. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch and we’ll help.

The Engineering Building at TUS Athlone: three storeys of pale stone with tall glass bays

Photo: TUS Athlone Engineering & Science Building by 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.

Question 1

Where is TUS Athlone and how do I get there?

HackAthlone takes place in the Engineering Building, TUS Athlone, Bunnavally, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 HD68. Athlone is easy to reach by train, bus or car from Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Cork. If you come by train, the campus is about 3 km from Athlone station: take a taxi, or the A1 town bus, which runs from the station past the campus. The ATH1 bus also runs to TUS from Golden Island Shopping Centre. You’re welcome to drive too. Open in Google Maps.

A participant asleep under a blanket on a desk, with an air mattress and sleeping bags on the floor, during the overnight at HackAthlone 2023

Question 3

Is there accommodation nearby if I’m coming from outside Athlone?

HackAthlone doesn’t provide accommodation. Hotels nearby include the Sheraton, the Radisson Blu and Glasson Lakehouse, and you’ll find B&Bs in Athlone on sites like Booking.com. The Engineering Building stays open all weekend, so plenty of people hack through the night instead.

A participant modelling a spacecraft in 3D on a laptop, an energy drink beside it, at HackAthlone 2025

Question 4

What should I bring?

Your laptop, chargers and a photo ID. If you plan to stay overnight, a sleeping bag or pillow is a good idea too.

Participants collecting lanyards and T-shirts at the HackAthlone 2025 registration desk

Question 5

Is there somewhere to store my belongings during the event?

We don’t have storage facilities. If you really need to leave something with us, email the HackAthlone team before the event or ask at the support desk, and we’ll do our best to help.

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