The first phase of a significant expansion of the historic St. Flannan’s College campus in Ennis will be completed in time for the beginning of the next school semester in September.
Approval has already been granted for the new development, which will consist of a two-storey building on the site of the existing primary school.
Supported by the Department of Education, the expansion is regarded as a prototype rapid build project, which could be replicated elsewhere throughout Ireland.
The 2,500 sqm development comprises special educational needs (SEN) facilities and general educational spaces, including classrooms, science rooms, and a construction studies room.
The completion of the new facilities will significantly enhance the secondary school’s capacity to support its growing student population, which increased to 1,280 for the current school year.
In a unique cross-school partnership, the 297 students of Knockanean National School will be accommodated at the new St. Flannan’s development from September, until their approved new national school is delivered.
Construction began in January 2025, with prefabricated elements arriving on site by April.
The building will be delivered in phases from July, with full completion scheduled for December.
