LIMERICK - IRELAND - 18-20 JULY 2025
The University of Limerick
Limerick is a city in the Republic of Ireland, located in the south-west of the country, close to the mouth of the Shannon river that crosses it. It shares the same name of its county in the historic province of Munster.
Limerick can boast of an ancient sporting tradition: for rugby, to the point that a type of game action is called garryowen after one of the clubs in the city, but also for hurling, a very popular sport in the nation.
The University of Limerick (UL for short; Irish: Ollscoil Luimnigh) was founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education and became a university by statute in 1989, as set out in the University of Limerick Act.
The University of Limerick was the first Irish university established after the founding of the State of the Republic of Ireland in 1922.
The University is situated along the River Shannon within the Plassey National Technology Park, approximately 5km away from Limerick city centre.
The Campus
In addition to the thrilling competitions, the University of Limerick offers a vibrant festival area where athletes and spectators can gather, socialize, and immerse themselves in the exciting Obstacle Sports community.
Here’s what you can expect:
1. Accommodation: The university offers different accommodation solutions for students and visitors, in six attractive Village Residences, for up to 3000 people.
2. Food and Refreshments: The university offers a wide choice of venues offering high quality home cooked food at budget conscious prices in a variety of small restaurants, stylish cafés and bar/restaurants which serve food late into the evening. There are 17 places to eat on campus ranging from large self-service restaurants offering good value hot food to trendy cafés offering gourmet sandwiches, great cakes, speciality coffees and juices. The on campus food outlets also offer a wide variety of healthy and affordable food options.
3. Music, Art and Culture: The University fosters a broad arts programme and is currently home to the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and to the Irish Chamber Orchestra. These bodies also engage in the commissioning and performance of new Irish music and dance. The University is the permanent home of several art collections.
4. Entertainment and Activities: Get ready for a lineup of exciting entertainment and engaging activities.
5. Relaxation and Recovery: Take a break and rejuvenate at our relaxation zones.
How to get there
The event will be held inside the University of Limerick
Access by car: University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland (or type Univeristy of Limerick in your Sat Nav)
Access by airport an public transportation: Public transportation is available from the Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.
Shannon Airport is the closest to the venue.