Brusna National School
Ballaghadereen, Roscommon
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 66 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17904P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Brusna National School (Scoil Mhuire Brusna) is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. The school provides a full primary curriculum for junior and senior infants through to fifth and sixth classes, integrating the national curriculum with a strong emphasis on active learning, health promotion and environmental stewardship. Facilities support a vibrant programme of physical activity, including cycling workshops, badminton and basketball blitzes, and participation in the Green Schools initiative, reflecting a commitment to holistic development and wellbeing. The school’s ethos is underpinned by a comprehensive framework of policies covering anti‑bullying, child safeguarding, a code of behaviour and its status as a School of Sanctuary. Community involvement is fostered through regular events such as Active School Weeks, World Book Day celebrations and sacraments, while the Board of Management ensures transparent governance and resource allocation. These elements combine to create a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth and active citizenship.
Applying to Brusna 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 Brusna 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 Brusna National School
How many pupils attend Brusna National School?
Brusna National School has 66 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Brusna National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Brusna National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Brusna National School?
Brusna National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.