Hamilton High’s Historic Campus Gets New Special Needs Wing | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Hamilton High School in Bandon is set to build a new classroom block for special educational needs, featuring two classrooms and a soft play area — with the existing play area relocating to make way. The site, currently a basketball court, was chosen for its accessibility and practicality, despite being on a historic campus with protected buildings dating back to 1811. As one of Ireland’s few privately owned boys’ secondary schools, the project underwent a heritage impact assessment confirming minimal disruption — the new structure will be discreet, hidden by existing buildings and out of…