Glenstal Abbey School
Murroe, Co. Limerick
203 studentsBoysFee-payingBoardingSecondaryTY
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Students this year
203 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 25
- 2nd year
- 26
- 3rd year
- 26
- TY
- 38
- 5th year
- 40
- 6th year
- 48
Transition Year: 38 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- Fee-paying. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
At a glance
Glenstal Abbey School is a voluntary secondary school in Murroe, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HC84). Glenstal Abbey School has 203 students: 203 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 203 boys
- Fees
- Fee-paying
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Glenstal Abbey School
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day students and boarders
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64150F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Glenstal Abbey School?
- Glenstal Abbey School is a voluntary secondary school in Murroe, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HC84).
- How many students go to Glenstal Abbey School?
- Glenstal Abbey School has 203 students: 203 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Glenstal Abbey School?
- Marius Carney is the principal of Glenstal Abbey School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Glenstal Abbey School a mixed school?
- No. Glenstal Abbey School is a boys' school.
- Is Glenstal Abbey School fee-paying?
- Yes. Glenstal Abbey School is a fee-paying school. Check the school's website for this year's fees.
- What is the ethos of Glenstal Abbey School?
- Glenstal Abbey School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Glenstal Abbey School.
- Does Glenstal Abbey School teach through Irish?
- No. Glenstal Abbey School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Glenstal Abbey School have Transition Year?
- 38 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Glenstal Abbey School a DEIS school?
- No. Glenstal Abbey School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Glenstal Abbey School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glenstal Abbey School's roll number, 64150F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Glenstal Abbey School?
- The closest is St. Mary's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenstal Abbey SchoolThis school | 203 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Mary's Secondary SchoolNewport | 5.6 km | 719 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Newport CollegeNewport | 6.1 km | 407 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | No | Yes |
| Castletroy CollegeCastletroy | 10.3 km | 1,360 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| Scoil na Tríonóide NaofaDoon | 11.9 km | 518 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 30 Nov | No | No |
| Limerick Educate Together Secondary SchoolLimerick | 12.7 km | 811 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Gaelcholáiste LuimnighLuimneach | 15.0 km | 606 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
MurroeCo Limerick
V94HC84
- Principal: Marius Carney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 621 010
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: glenstal.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Ma Rua1.4 km
- Convent of Mercy5.8 km
- Lackamore NS5.8 km
- S N na mBuachailli5.9 km
- SN Ailbhe6.2 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Glenstal Abbey School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar