Galbally National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 135 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 68 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13459A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Galbally National School is a mixed primary school serving approximately 130 children in the Galbally area of County Limerick, on the border with County Tipperary. The school is fully inclusive, welcoming pupils of all abilities and providing a broad range of extra‑curricular activities. A team of five mainstream teachers is supported by a dedicated learning‑support and resource teacher, and an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class was introduced in September 2020 to further enhance provision for diverse learning needs. The campus benefits from its proximity to one of the region’s largest sports grounds, offering 16 acres of playing fields for regular use. Ongoing development plans include a modern playground and sensory gardens adjacent to the Infants classroom, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a stimulating, child‑centred environment. Facilities are modern and well‑equipped, supporting a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creative and physical development, and fostering a welcoming community for families in the surrounding rural area.
Applying to Galbally National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Galbally National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Galbally National School
How many pupils attend Galbally National School?
Galbally National School has 135 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 68 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Galbally National School a DEIS school?
No. Galbally National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Galbally National School?
Galbally National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.