Brideswell National School
Athlone, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15413J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Brideswell National School is a small, three‑teacher primary school located in the south of County Roscommon, roughly 10 km from Athlone. Set within a close‑knit rural community, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of belonging, encouraging pupils to take part in both parish and school‑wide events. The curriculum is designed to provide an all‑round education that nurtures the development of body, mind and spirit, with a particular focus on inclusive learning and personal growth. The school operates a full‑time special‑education post and a shared special‑education post, supported by a dedicated special needs assistant who works across all classrooms. Daily routines begin at 9:10 am, with the infant class finishing at 1:50 pm and the remaining classes concluding at 2:50 pm. A proactive Parents’ Association works closely with the Board of Management to enhance the learning environment, while on‑site staff such as a caretaker ensure the premises are well‑maintained and safe for pupils.
Applying to Brideswell National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Brideswell National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Brideswell National School
How many pupils attend Brideswell National School?
Brideswell National School has 68 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Brideswell National School a DEIS school?
No. Brideswell National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Brideswell National School?
Brideswell National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.