Located in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Technological University of the Shannon (formerly Athlone IT) is an award-winning higher education institution with more than 6,000 students throughout the year and one of the newest Universities in Ireland. TUS Athlone is the leader in the sector in innovation and applied teaching, and a research-led university with an applied, industry-focused offering, world-class research and development. More than €125 million has been invested in its Athlone campus since 2000, ensuring that students benefit from world-class educational facilities. The outdoor facilities at TUS provide for most sports including an eight-lane IAAF-approved outdoor athletics track which also features a full-size international dimension soccer pitch which is the same size as Dublin’s Croke Park pitch, in the infield area (floodlit), sand-based multi-sport grass training field and 2km floodlit cross country trail.