Scoil Bhríde
Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 126 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 76 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19815D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a Catholic primary school situated on the N61, about 10 km north of Roscommon town, serving the Fourmilehouse community. The school embraces a holistic educational philosophy, seeking to develop each child's spiritual, intellectual, artistic, physical, emotional and social potential. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered within a caring environment that encourages pupils to “be the best that you can be” and to recognise and achieve their full talents. The campus benefits from extensive outdoor facilities, including two large tarmac yards (one with basketball nets), a full‑size juvenile football pitch, a state‑of‑the‑art 40 m × 25 m astro‑turf pitch, a handball alley, a shelter, and a well‑equipped garden featuring a polytunnel, raised beds, a bug hotel and a newly developed sensory garden. Classrooms and the purpose room are fitted with interactive flat‑screen displays, and a suite of 18 laptops and 12 iPads is available for all classes. Additional resources include a library, a kitchen, and easy access to the nearby community centre for PE and drama activities. Regular events such as Grandparents’ Day, Communion, Confirmation, Sports Day and handball competitions enrich the school life and foster strong community ties.
History
Scoil Bhríde was formed through the amalgamation of three former national schools, Aughnaderry NS, Ballinderry NS and Carnalasson NS. In 1980 Aughnaderry and Ballinderry merged under the leadership of Mrs Margaret Geraghty. The amalgamation was completed in January 1987 when Carnalasson NS joined, creating Scoil Bhríde and prompting the opening of a new school on the present site, with Mrs Mary Coyle appointed as the first principal. Subsequent developments added a shelter and a handball alley, and in 2017 the school was extended to include a special‑education room and additional toilet facilities.
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 126 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 76 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.