Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
Raghnallach, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 358 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 186 girls, 172 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18817C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde 1917 is a full‑Irish medium primary school for both girls and boys, located in the Raghnallach area of Dublin 6. The school delivers the national curriculum through the medium of Gaeilge, providing pupils with a strong linguistic foundation and a deep appreciation of Irish culture. Over the past century the school has built a reputation for academic rigour combined with a nurturing, community‑focused environment, where learning is conducted in a supportive, bilingual setting. The campus includes dedicated spaces for a range of extracurricular activities. A school garden (“An Dúlra”) supports environmental education and the “An Brat Glas” (Green School) programme encourages sustainable practices. The “An Brat Gníomhach” (Active School) initiative promotes physical wellbeing through sport and movement. Small early‑years groups (“Naíonáin Bheaga”) cater for younger children, and a clear uniform policy fosters a sense of belonging. Together these facilities and programmes aim to develop confident, socially responsible learners who are well‑prepared for the challenges of modern life.
History
Scoil Bhríde was established in 1917, marking more than a hundred years of continuous Irish‑medium education in Dublin. Since its founding the school has remained committed to providing instruction through the Irish language, evolving its facilities and programmes to meet contemporary educational standards while preserving its cultural heritage.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde. 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 Brighde
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde has 358 pupils enrolled, 186 girls and 172 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde 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.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde teaches all subjects through Irish.