Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
Turloughmore, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 229 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 130 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12954F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a Roman Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in the parish of Lackagh, serving roughly 250 pupils across ten mainstream classes. Operating under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam and the guidelines of the Department of Education and Skills, the school is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive environment that nurtures the holistic development of every child. The staff team includes teachers, special needs assistants and a full‑time secretary, all working together to deliver a curriculum that consistently exceeds the national average in English reading, maths and Gaeilge assessments. The school places a strong emphasis on early intervention, offering programmes such as Reading Recovery, Maths Recovery and year‑round literacy and numeracy stations to build a solid foundation for infant learners. A comprehensive Digital Learning Plan underpins the integration of modern technologies, with classrooms equipped with the latest digital resources to enhance teaching and learning. Scoil Bhríde also promotes a vibrant extracurricular programme. Strong parochial links to local GAA clubs complement a wide range of sports, including swimming, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, spike‑ball, soccer and Gaelic football, while the performing arts thrive through music, song, drama and choir activities. The purpose‑built two‑storey campus, opened in February 2018, provides contemporary facilities that support both academic and sporting endeavours.
History
The earliest recorded reference to the school dates to the 1831 Census, when the parish of Lackagh’s 2 190 residents were served by a single school and the Catholic Church. In 1886 the Old Lackagh School House was erected and remained in use until 1966. From 1966 to February 2018 pupils attended a building situated beside the church car park on the Lackaghbeg road. Following a tender awarded on 16 November 2016, the old structure was demolished to make way for a new two‑storey campus, which opened in February 2018, providing modern facilities for the growing community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has 229 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 130 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.