Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
OMEATH, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17965M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Bríd is a small, three‑classroom primary school situated in the picturesque village of Omeath, north County Louth. Perched on an elevated site overlooking the mountains and Carlingford Lough, the school benefits from a striking natural backdrop that is frequently praised as one of the most beautiful views in Ireland. The intimate setting allows for a close‑knit community where pupils from Junior Infants to Rang a 6 receive personalised attention and a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum is enriched by a broad range of extracurricular programmes that promote both academic excellence and holistic development. Pupils regularly take part in Cumann na mBunscol, I.R.F.U. and F.A.I. competitions, while the school also supports initiatives such as Picker Pals, the Amber Flag for Positive Mental Health, Little Sunflower, Creative Schools, BLAST, Friends for Life, and Green Schools. Creative pursuits are encouraged through drama, music, e‑Proms and the BT Young Scientist competition, and practical life‑skills are fostered via programmes like Junior Achievement and Food Dudes. This blend of rigorous learning, cultural activities and wellbeing programmes reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, well‑rounded individuals.
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 67 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller 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.