Accessibility

Getting to the Venues: 

Galway City is compact and walkable. All venues are within 5 minutes of a public transport link and are close to bike stations. Directions, parking and transport options are displayed on our website and in our printed programme. 

Venue Access: 

All our venues are wheelchair accessible. Booking is advisable. 

Seating at the Town Hall Theatre: Accessible seating is available in Row C of the main auditorium. Please inform the booking agent of any requirements you may have at the time of booking as it will allow us to arrange seating for you in advance of the screening. There are two accessible parking spaces on Waterside immediately by the venue and a further two spaces on nearby Corrib Terrace. Please view Town Hall Theatre’s Accessibility Policy here 

Seating at Pálás Cinema: Accessible seating is available in Row A in each of the 3 auditoriums. Please be advised there is only one wheelchair spot per screen and one complimentary carer seat is provided with these seats during the Fleadh. Please view Pálás Cinema Accessibility Policy here. 

The Galmont Hotel (Galway Film Fair): The bus and train station are located 200m from the hotel. Directions, parking options and transport options are displayed on the website. Wheelchair parking is available. Wheelchair access & push to open doors, two lifts, no curbs in car park, all rooms accessible, ground level tables, designated accessible rooms with more space & lower beds, child friendly, baby changing facilities, call buttons.   

Loop System: 

There is a Loop System in every screen. The loop system is an assistive listening device that works along with your hearing aid. 

Subtitled Screenings: 

Look out for the word ‘subtitled’ in the film schedule in both print and online. These films have subtitles in the English language. 

Online Brochure: 

Our programme is designed with accessibility in mind. We are mindful of text format, size, font and colour contrast. We provide an accessible printable programme with basic information which can be accessed online. 

 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

For all accessibility inquires and adjustments, please email info@filmfleadh.ie or phone 

(091) 562 200. Alternatively, our venue staff will be able to answer any question you 

may have.