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Navigating Your Way to NASA SpaceApps Challenge at TU Shannon in Athlone

Shaiv Mehrotra - Sep 13, 2023

Ready to embark on an exciting journey of innovation and exploration? The NASA SpaceApps Challenge is coming to TU Shannon in Athlone, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. This year’s challenge offers participants the option to join in person or remotely, but we highly recommend attending in person to fully immerse yourself in the hackathon experience. Imagine brainstorming with your team, coding through the night, and collaborating with like-minded space enthusiasts—all under one roof. To help you get there, we’ve put together a handy guide on how to reach TU Shannon’s engineering building from major cities like Dublin, Limerick, Cork, and Galway.

Getting There: Your Options
There are three major ways to reach TU Shannon: by bus, train, or driving. Let’s explore these options to make your journey as smooth as possible.
1. Taking the Bus: Your Best Bet
From Dublin, Limerick, Cork, or Galway: Several bus services connect these cities to Athlone, including Citylink, Aircoach, and Bus Éireann.

Dublin to Athlone	The 763 (Timetable) and 706/706X (Timetable) routes are ideal.
Galway to Athlone	Use the 706/706X (Timetable).
Limerick to Athlone	The Route 72 (Timetable) is available.
Cork to Athlone	Travel via Galway using Route 51 (Timetable) or via Dublin with Route 704X (Timetable).

Final Steps: Buses drop you off at a central location in Athlone. From there, follow signs leading to TU Shannon’s engineering building.
Pro tip: Book your bus tickets in advance to save both time and money, especially since it’s a weekend event!
2. Opt for the Train: Comfortable and Budget-Friendly

From Major Cities	Irish Rail offers train services to Athlone from cities like Dublin, Limerick, and Galway.
Booking	Pre-book your tickets here https://www.irishrail.ie/ for a comfortable journey.
From the Train Station	The station is approximately 3 kilometers from TU Shannon’s engineering building. Consider taking a cab or bus (Route ATH1 or A1) from the station to the venue.

3. Driving: Flexibility and Convenience
• Travel by Car: Enjoy the flexibility of driving to Athlone, with ample parking available at TU Shannon’s engineering building.
• Navigation: Use Google Maps to find the best route to TU Shannon.
In Conclusion
Remember, you’re not alone in this journey! Volunteers will be on hand to assist you if you face any issues. The NASA SpaceApps Challenge at TU Shannon in Athlone promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re traveling from Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway, or any other city, you have several convenient transportation options at your disposal. Plan ahead, book your tickets in advance, and get ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and exploration. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us from October 5th and 6th, 2024, at TU Shannon. Let’s reach for the stars together! 🚀🌌
#SpaceApps2024 #HackAthlone

Navigating Your Way to NASA SpaceApps Challenge at TU Shannon in Athlone

Shaiv Mehrotra - Sep 13, 2023

Getting There: Your Options
There are three major ways to reach TU Shannon: by bus, train, or driving. Let’s explore these options to make your journey as smooth as possible.
1. Taking the Bus: Your Best Bet
From Dublin, Limerick, Cork, or Galway: Several bus services connect these cities to Athlone, including Citylink, Aircoach, and Bus Éireann.

Dublin to Athlone	The 763 (Timetable) and 706/706X (Timetable) routes are ideal.
Galway to Athlone	Use the 706/706X (Timetable).
Limerick to Athlone	The Route 72 (Timetable) is available.
Cork to Athlone	Travel via Galway using Route 51 (Timetable) or via Dublin with Route 704X (Timetable).

Final Steps: Buses drop you off at a central location in Athlone. From there, follow signs leading to TU Shannon’s engineering building.
Pro tip: Book your bus tickets in advance to save both time and money, especially since it’s a weekend event!
2. Opt for the Train: Comfortable and Budget-Friendly

From Major Cities	Irish Rail offers train services to Athlone from cities like Dublin, Limerick, and Galway.
Booking	Pre-book your tickets here https://www.irishrail.ie/ for a comfortable journey.
From the Train Station	The station is approximately 3 kilometers from TU Shannon’s engineering building. Consider taking a cab or bus (Route ATH1 or A1) from the station to the venue.

3. Driving: Flexibility and Convenience
• Travel by Car: Enjoy the flexibility of driving to Athlone, with ample parking available at TU Shannon’s engineering building.
• Navigation: Use Google Maps to find the best route to TU Shannon.
In Conclusion
Remember, you’re not alone in this journey! Volunteers will be on hand to assist you if you face any issues. The NASA SpaceApps Challenge at TU Shannon in Athlone promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re traveling from Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway, or any other city, you have several convenient transportation options at your disposal. Plan ahead, book your tickets in advance, and get ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and exploration. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us from October 5th and 6th, 2024, at TU Shannon. Let’s reach for the stars together! 🚀🌌
#SpaceApps2024 #HackAthlone