Robing

Gown Hire for Conferring Ceremony

All students to be conferred must wear the correct Academic Robes as directed by the National University of Ireland: http://www.nui.ie/publications/docs/AcademicDressBooklet.pdf

Students are free to search for academic gowns on their own behalf provided they comply with the Academic Dress Code as above.

The official robemakers for University of Galway are Phelan Conan Ltd.

Mortar Boards

When it comes to wearing mortar boards, the same conventions apply to male and female students.
Please note the following from the NUI Academic Dress booklet - Note: Caps are an integral part of academic dress for all those being conferred with the Degrees of Doctor and Higher Doctor.
For all other qualifications the wearing of caps has become optional, although in practice many conferees choose to wear caps.

Phelan Conan Pre-Booking Instructions

Robes can be pre ordered online at www.phelanconan.com before TBC.
The pre-paid hire fee is €45 or Pay on the Day hire fee is €50.

Robe Collection

Robes can be collected from rooms G010 / G011 in the Hardiman Building, University of Galway (dates to be confirmed). It is strongly advised to collect prior to the day of your ceremony.

Robe Return

All robes are to be returned as soon as possible after the conclusion of your ceremony to G010 / G011 Hardiman Building,
Phelan Conan WILL NOT be on site outside of the robe return dates (dates to be confirmed).
For additional information on Robe hire click here.

Phelan Conan Contact details

Email: info@phelanconan.com