Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C
CASTLEBAR, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 21 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18503C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Errew National School provides a vibrant, child‑centred learning environment for junior pupils, blending classroom‑based inquiry with a rich programme of outdoor and experiential activities. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on hands‑on projects, such as the Irish wildlife investigations that explore native species like badgers, red deer and hedgehogs, encouraging students to develop research skills, artistic expression and an appreciation of the natural world. Regular STEM challenges, including marble‑run engineering tasks, foster critical thinking, problem‑solving and collaborative design. Beyond the core subjects, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular pursuits. Weekly sports sessions feature hurling, mini‑soccer and a variety of games that promote physical fitness and teamwork. Outdoor adventure activities, notably orienteering with compasses, provide opportunities for navigation and resilience building. The school also hosts community events such as the Scholastic Bookfair, with proceeds supporting the enhancement of classroom libraries, and runs a Breakfast Club and Afterschool programme to support families. Facilities are designed to support both academic and creative endeavours, with dedicated spaces for art, science experimentation and sports. The school community values inclusivity, celebrates past pupil achievements, and maintains active communication with parents through a Parents’ Association and regular updates.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C
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 Naomh Brid C. 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 Naomh Brid C
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C has 21 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C 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 Naomh Brid C?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid C has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.