
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
