Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, established in 1782 is Ireland's second oldest institute of higher education, provides programmes in Arts and Humanities. The College campus is situated in the centre of Carlow town and is home to the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art. Carlow College is proud of its long history and it maintains its strong tradition as a student friendly campus where students and lecturers work together to create the optimum atmosphere for student and personal development.