Graduation gown hire allows you to wear the official academic attire of your university or college without the cost of buying it outright. At Armstrong & Oxford, we provide gowns, caps, and hoods for students and staff across Ireland, all perfectly matched to your institution’s requirements.
Booking is simple. Use our form below to select your institution, event, and degree. For most universities, bookings open around two months before the ceremony date. If your institution isn’t listed, or your booking window has closed, contact our team directly. We’ll do everything possible to help you hire a gown for graduation.
When you hire through Armstrong & Oxford, everything is prepared to make your day run smoothly:
Every gown is carefully maintained to uphold the tradition and prestige of Irish academic dress.
For over 75 years, Armstrong & Oxford has been Ireland’s leading name in academic dress. We’re proud to supply official gowns to universities and colleges across the country and to have helped generations of students celebrate their achievements with confidence.
When you hire your gown from us, you’re supported by decades of experience and a team that understands what this day means to you.
The green triangle kept falling down which was annoyingCaoilfhionn Ni Chuileannáin Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Gown kept slipping off all day, maybe chest width should be asked for in addition to height to prevent this from happeningÚna O'Keane Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Very organised, no queues at all which led to a very in stressful experience! Very polite and professional staff also.Louise Sheridan Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
I was satisfied with overall process of ordering and collecting and staff.Seungeun Chung Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Very helpful. Would recommendStephen Obena Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
I had a good time taking photos with the gown. The staff were friendly and helpful. Fabulous!Isaac Chung Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Although I selected a robe based on my height, it was much longer than anticipated at the back and kept getting caught! I would have a section online stating that if one is between height measurements, choose the lower bracket of height. Also the robes kept falling off due to my petite stature which I understand is not possible to account for and I appreciated staff placing two pins on.Jessica Devlin Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
team was very friendly and was a great service.Lisa Daly Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Direction signs a little confusingBennett Thomson Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Thank you was a great experienceMary Kelly Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Armstrong & Oxford was founded in 1946 with a single goal: to uphold the proud tradition of Irish academic dress. Over the decades, we’ve supplied gowns for universities, institutes, and ceremonial events throughout Ireland. From our Dublin headquarters, we continue to combine heritage craftsmanship with modern service. Our reputation for quality and attention to detail has earned us partnerships with leading education providers across the country.
Our friendly team is here to help, whether you need guidance on sizing, late bookings, or special requirements; we’re only ever a phone call away. All of our bookings must be made through the online portal; however, we’re happy to guide you through this process.
Bookings typically open approximately two months prior to your ceremony date. We recommend reserving early.
Yes, every booking includes the gown, cap, and hood (if applicable) that match your degree and university guidelines.
Contact our team and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Simply return it to the collection point after your ceremony; it’s that easy.