Glenbrohane National School
Garryspillane, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12613C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glenbrohane National School is a small, rural Roman Catholic primary school situated in the parish of Knocklong‑Glenbrohane, south County Limerick. The school provides a holistic education that seeks to develop each pupil intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually, in line with its Catholic ethos and the Department of Education’s framework. With a modest enrolment (approximately 27‑77 pupils) the school is able to offer personalised attention and a close‑knit community atmosphere. The school’s facilities support a broad range of experiential learning opportunities. Pupils take part in four local GAA clubs (Garryspillane, Galbally, Glenroe and Ballylands), fostering teamwork and community spirit. An active school garden includes a newly‑built greenhouse where children grow potatoes and parsley, and a fairy garden that the class helped design and decorate. As part of National Tree Week, native trees have been planted on the grounds, enhancing outdoor learning and environmental awareness. The school also benefits from dedicated special educational needs (SEN) support, with both full‑time and shared SEN staff, as well as special needs assistants, ensuring inclusive provision for all learners.
Applying to Glenbrohane 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 Glenbrohane 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 Glenbrohane National School
How many pupils attend Glenbrohane National School?
Glenbrohane National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glenbrohane National School a DEIS school?
No. Glenbrohane 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 Glenbrohane National School?
Glenbrohane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.