
Glenstal Abbey School - Education on a human scale.

255 Students

Founded in 1932

Set in 400 Acres

A Monastic Community

75% full time Boarders

Holistic Approach

New & Historic Facilities

Academic Excellence
The History of Glenstal Abbey School
The word ‘Glenstal’ means ‘The Glen of the Stallion’, and is an English rendering of the Irish Gleann Stail. The glen itself is a very impressive geological feature, consisting of a mile-long valley, formed during the last ice-age, rich in many kinds of wild flowers.

What`s going on at Glenstal Abbey School?

There was huge disappointment all-round when news filtered in that the School Advent Carol Service was cancelled.

A Socially Distanced Concert was recorded in the Athanasium with some great and memorable performances by our Music Students

Fr. Damian of the Friars of the Renewal collects the St. Nicholas Day presents from School Captain and School Council.

My name is George O’Leary, and on the 26/11/2020, I had the unique opportunity to meet (remotely) with Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform…

Last week the TY's went to Fota Island Park to spend a day learning about how the
Congratulations to all our 1st Year students for their successful participation in the IMTA Junior Maths Quiz this week. @imtanational @JctMaths
Read MoreSincere sympathy from Glenstal to our friends in @CCRoscrea on the devastating news of the sudden death of Gary Halpin. It truly is a sad day for Roscrea and especially for Gary’s wife and family. May he rest in peace. The Headmaster has offered Mass for the repose of his soul.
Read MoreMinisters Foley and Madigan welcome the phased return of in-school teaching and learning for students commencing Monday, 1 March
Read MoreWhy not take some time on this first Friday of Lent to reflect on the Stations of the Cross? With words from Fr Christopher and music from Fr Columba, let these images by the late Br Benedict guide you along the Way of the Cross @GlenstalAbbey #LivingLent
Read MoreBeing forced to stay in school rather than returning to their families is surely a sufficient penance!
Read MoreWe know it’s Lent, but we wanted to make sure our international boarders don’t miss out by having to remain in school during mid-term, so they got some treats today! #iloveboarding #GrowatGlenstal https://t.co/zYkZ4n230A
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It may be mid-term break, but our international boarders and some others are still with us. Our boarding team have lots in store for them for the week ahead. @BSAboarding @CISCSchools #iloveboarding #GrowatGlenstal #HomeawayfromHome https://t.co/aK1w9El3h4
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RT @KieranSparling: Our international enjoying the snow around the grounds today @GlenstalSchool ❄️ https://t.co/dtuWlJTpTK
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The resident boarders had a special treat today: a US-style BBQ - indoors! https://t.co/yDalaul0UH
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