Glasheen Boys' School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 403 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17993R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glasheen Boys’ School is a vibrant, inclusive primary school that prioritises active, hands‑on learning and the holistic development of every pupil. The curriculum is delivered through collaborative projects, teamwork and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, supported by a caring staff and a community‑focused ethos. The school boasts a wide range of modern facilities, including a brand‑new astroturf pitch, an outdoor classroom, an indoor sensory room, a dedicated ASD class, and a well‑equipped school garden where children explore planting and environmental stewardship. Recent upgrades have added specialist resource rooms, a polytunnel, and extensive outdoor play areas such as a sensory playground and a newly built infant playground. Beyond the classroom, Glasheen Boys’ School offers a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities, from STEAM and coding clubs to music, art, chess and sport, fostering creativity and physical wellbeing. The school is recognised as a Health‑Promoting School with multiple national flags for mental health, inclusivity, environmental sustainability and digital excellence, reflecting its commitment to nurturing well‑rounded, confident learners.
History
The original Glasheen Boys National School opened in September 1897 with 53 pupils in the old school house in Glasheen village. A new nine‑classroom building was erected in 1955 on the present School Avenue site, followed by a two‑storey, six‑classroom block with a school hall in 1972. Comprehensive renovations in recent years have introduced new windows, fencing, fire doors, flooring, and water‑conservation measures. In 2011 an outdoor classroom, upgraded WC facilities, disabled access and an indoor sensory room were added. Further expansion in 2014 brought three new classrooms, senior infant rooms, an infant playground, a sensory playground, a community liaison room, a school garden, new offices, a reception area and a new roof on the junior building. Subsequent improvements included yard resurfacing, a polytunnel, parents’ room, additional classrooms and resource rooms (2015‑2017), ASD class and new furniture (2018), a major extension completed in 2020, and additional support rooms in 2021. The school maintains strong academic and sporting traditions, holding numerous national awards and recognitions for health promotion, inclusivity and digital distinction.
Applying to Glasheen Boys' 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
View Glasheen Boys' School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Glasheen Boys' School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Glasheen Boys' School
How many pupils attend Glasheen Boys' School?
Glasheen Boys' School has 403 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glasheen Boys' School a DEIS school?
Yes. Glasheen Boys' School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Glasheen Boys' School?
Glasheen Boys' School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.