part of the Michael Slattery lectures. These lectures featured appearances from history lecturers such as Prof. Ciaran Brady, Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer and Dr Michael O' Siochru. The 2015 lecturer series included talks by Prof. David Dickson, Dr. David Ralph, Prof. David Ditchburn, Dr. Antje Roeder and Prof. Daniel Faas Other recent public lectures such as "The Legacy of Vision: John Henry Newman's Idea of a University" by Dr Andrew Pierce (Trinity College) and "The Legacy of Vision: John Henry Newman's Idea of a University" by Prof. Patrica Casey (UCD/Mater Hospital). National Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre In the spacious grounds of Carlow College is the unique National Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre, which officially opened in 2009. The college generously donated a significant portion of its grounds to Carlow County Council to aid the project. The opening of this centre coincides with a new entrance to the grounds of the college from the Old Dublin Road side of Carlow town. Buildings on the college land St. Patrick's – main building of the college. P.J. Brophy Library – former Chapel of Sacred Heart. Cobden Hall – former Chapel named after Architect Thomas Cobden. John England Room – Lecture hall named after famous former student. Therry Room – Lecture hall named after famous former student. Lennon House – student apartments. Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre Information and Training Centre (on Tullow Street) The college is a keen supporter and participant in the annual Carlow Arts Festival, with the college buildings, the cathedral, visual centre and college grounds, used for hosting events, and for the festival. The 37th festival sees the festival HQ in a specially built pavilion on the college grounds. See also Institute of Technology, Carlow List of universities in the Republic of Ireland References External links Carlow College Official website Delany Archive Buildings and structures in Carlow (town) Educational institutions established in 1782 Education in Carlow (town) Former Catholic seminaries Universities and colleges in the Republic of Ireland St. Patrick's, Carlow College Religion in County Carlow 1782 establishments in Ireland