Scoil Bhríde
Muckross, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 129 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10050U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde, Loreto is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in a pleasant rural setting just two miles from Killarney town. It caters for around 125 pupils and places a strong emphasis on holistic development, fostering a safe, caring and positive environment where children can reach their full potential. The school’s ethos promotes respect, kindness, tolerance and responsibility, encouraging learners to become confident, independent citizens who value lifelong learning. The campus comprises six classrooms, a dedicated office, a learning support room, a library/computer room and a spacious hall. Outdoor facilities include a large hard‑surface play area, extensive playing pitches and well‑equipped PE resources, all set against the backdrop of the Mangerton and Torc Mountains. Bluebells Preschool operates within the same building, providing early years provision and after‑school services. The curriculum balances literacy, numeracy and Gaeilge with a rich programme of sport, music, art and scientific enquiry, supported by regular field trips and community‑based activities.
History
The Loreto Sisters first arrived in Killarney in 1860, laying the foundations for the school’s tradition of Catholic education. The present Scoil Bhríde building was constructed in 1978 and underwent a significant renovation and extension in 2008, enhancing its facilities while retaining its community‑focused ethos.
Applying to Scoil Bhríde
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 Bhríde. 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 Bhríde
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhríde?
Scoil Bhríde has 129 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhríde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhríde 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 Bhríde?
Scoil Bhríde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.