Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid
Listowel, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 76 girls, 90 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11067T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Bridgid’s National School, Duagh is a co‑educational primary school situated on the main road between Listowel, Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Kerry and funded by the Department of Education, the school provides a full range of classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Cairdeas agus Comhar” (friendship and cooperation), promotes a warm, child‑centred environment where every pupil is valued, respected and encouraged to develop a love of learning. The curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team of teachers and special‑needs assistants, with particular emphasis on nurturing curiosity, confidence and a positive self‑image. The school offers a supportive community for pupils, parents and staff, reinforced by an active Board of Management and Parents Council. Facilities include dedicated classrooms for each class level and an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class introduced in September 2021, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusive education. Daily routines feature structured breaks and lunchtime, providing a balanced schedule that underpins both academic and social development.
History
St Bridgid’s National School opened in 1971 as a central school created by amalgamating five smaller parish schools – Duagh, Islandanny, Derrindaffe, Dromlegach and Knockalougha. At its inception nine teachers were employed and pupils were transported by bus from the former school sites. The school has since expanded its provision, including the addition of an ASD class in September 2021, while maintaining its Catholic patronage and community‑focused ethos.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid
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. 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
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid has 166 pupils enrolled, 76 girls and 90 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid 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?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brid has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.