• Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery of the Congregation of the Annunciation located in Murroe, County Limerick.
  • The monastery houses a secondary school in its grounds, Glenstal Abbey School, home to over two hundred students, and a staff base of over fifty people.
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  • At Glenstal Abbey School, we provide an environment where each boy is given the opportunity to grow and discover his truest self.
  • The word Glenstal comes from the Irish phrase Gleann Stail. In English, that translates to Glen of the Stallion. The Abbey is built with red sandstone.
  • In the guide below, you’ll find info on everything from the history of Glenstal Abbey and the walks to the guesthouses and more.
  • Glenstal Abbey offers students a unique mix of old world charm and state-of-the-art modern facilities.
  • The school is owned and run by the Benedictine monks of Glenstal Abbey. The abbey is situated in Murrow, County Limerick in the heart of Munster.
  • The monastery runs an all-boys boarding secondary school on its grounds, Glenstal Abbey School, home to approximately two hundred students.