Welcome to our school website - feel free to browse the pages to find out more about our school
This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through Next Generation EU.
Everyone is welcome to come and visit the school on our Open Afternoon
Applications for 2026 - 2027 school year are now being taken. Please click on the Admission to Ballybay Central School tab for more information.
Thanks to the generosity of SSE Renewables, the East Cavan and Monaghan Community Fund and our Student Council we were able to purchase equipment to develop our outdoor play area.
Our School:
Ballybay Central School was officially opened in May 1987. Situated on the Castleblayney Road, just outside Ballybay, our school is proud to be part of the local community, nurturing young minds every day. The school, under Presbyterian management, serves the Protestant community of Ballybay and also the wider catchment area. We warmly welcome children of all religious backgrounds and nationalities. The school has three mainstream class teachers, a full time Special Educational Needs teacher, a part time EAL (English as an additional language) teacher and SNA. The school also employs a part time caretaker and secretary.
Ballybay Central School provides a warm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where all children’s needs are recognised. We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they can succeed and flourish.
We acknowledge and celebrate the uniqueness of every child, and endeavour to make their education playful, engaging and interactive ensuring differences are embraced and every student’s needs are met to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you would like to visit our school please contact the office to make an appointment and we would be happy to show you around.
Karen Pepper, Principal
Congratulations to Ms Millar , our EAL teacher and the ladies of Brigid O’Neills on winning the Intermediate Championship Final! We were delighted to welcome them to school.