School demolishes old classrooms, builds new modular classroom block

St Cuan’s College in Ballinasloe has received approval from Galway County Council to demolish its existing single‑storey classroom buildings and replace them with a new modular classroom block. The Board of Management submitted the application on 16 April 2026, detailing the removal of the current structures and the erection of a new single‑storey modular unit, together with associated access routes and site works.

The council’s decision, issued on 30 June 2026, was conditional, meaning that the approval is subject to certain conditions set by the authority. The application, reference number 2660579, covers the site at Gortavally, Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe (H53 AN80). It includes plans for new access routes and site works designed to support the modular classroom block.

The move follows a broader trend of schools in County Galway seeking modern facilities. While the council has not disclosed specific design details or costs, the approval indicates that St Cuan’s College will be able to proceed with the demolition and construction work once any conditions are satisfied.

For further information, see Galway County Council planning file 2660579.

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