Education Minister has celebrated the beginning of
construction of a new school building at Mary Queen of Peace
Primary School in Glenravel.
The major investment of more than £10million will deliver nine
new classrooms and reunite the school, which had been operating
across a split site.
Welcoming the start of construction at an event held at the new
site, said: “Today marks the beginning
of an exciting chapter for Mary Queen of Peace Primary School and
the wider community of Glenravel.
“Providing inspiring environments for teaching and learning is a
key factor in supporting our children to thrive. This
investment will deliver lasting benefits for years to come,
ensuring Mary Queen of Peace can deliver high quality education
for generations to come.
“Schools are so much more than just the building that houses
them, they are the people who teach, lead and work within them
and the parents and wider communities that support them, often
going above and beyond.
“I commend the school and all those involved for their hard work
in reaching this milestone and I wish them every success as the
vision for the new school becomes a reality."
Construction on the site began in March 2026 and is due to be
completed in July 2027.
Principal Malachy Conlon said: “Today is a momentous occasion in
the history at Mary Queen of Peace Primary School. Our new school
is the result of years of hard work, planning and teamwork. I pay
tribute to everyone involved. Our new school is an investment in
the future of our pupils and the whole school community.”
