Lost Property Policy
We understand that personal belongings may occasionally be misplaced during a guest's summer stay. While we will make every reasonable effort to assist in locating lost items, guests are advised that Atalia Student Residences DAC is not responsible for any property that is mislaid, lost, or left behind and cannot guarantee that all items will be recovered.
Found Property
Any item found within a guest bedroom, apartment, or elsewhere on the premises will be:
- Recorded in our lost property register.
- Securely stored and safeguarded for a period of 30 days from the date it is found.
For health and safety reasons, perishable items, including food and beverages, will be disposed of immediately and will not be retained.
Reporting a Lost Item
If you believe you have left an item behind, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing stay@universityofgalway.ie
To help us locate your property, please include the following information in your email:
- Full name
- Contact telephone number and email address
- Full mailing address, including Eircode
- Room or apartment number
- Date of departure
- Description of the item
- Details of where the item may have been left (e.g., bedroom, living room/kitchen, reception area, common room etc.)
Return of Recovered Items
If your item is located, a member of our team will contact you to arrange its return.
Please note:
- All postage and packaging costs are the responsibility of the guest.
- Credit card details will be required to process these charges.
- Items will be returned via registered post where applicable.
Disposal of Unclaimed Property
If items remain unclaimed or if the postage fee is not paid after the 30-day retention period, the items may be disposed of, donated, or otherwise dealt with at the discretion of Atalia Student Residences DAC.
We appreciate your co-operation and will do our best to assist with the recovery of lost property.