Established in 1845, the National University of Ireland, Galway, has been a centre for teaching, research and service to the community for over 150 years. The amenities of the university have expanded over the years to include lecture theatres, seminar rooms, restaurants lounge and bar, and state of the art leisure/recreational centre with a 25 metre swimming pool.. The lecture theatres are of an international standard with modern audio visual and computer equipment.