Scoil Bhride
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14732U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a modern primary school situated in Killeshandra, County Cavan, offering a safe and inclusive learning environment for children of varying abilities and needs. The school’s educational philosophy centres on the holistic development of pupils, fostering spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social growth. A strong emphasis is placed on the Irish language, with informal Gaeilge spoken throughout the day and participation in Seachtain na Gaeilge each year, reinforcing cultural heritage alongside the curriculum. The campus features spacious, well‑equipped classrooms fitted with internet access and interactive whiteboards, supporting contemporary teaching methods. Outdoor facilities include two large playgrounds – one for junior and one for senior pupils – complete with basketball courts, football pitches, a sand area and an Astroturf pitch. A school garden provides hands‑on experience in growing and maintaining plants and vegetables. Additional strengths are the free school book scheme, an active Parent Association, and a commitment to sustainability demonstrated through multiple Green Schools flags and an Amber Flag for wellbeing. Scoil Bhríde also participates in the Active School Programme, having earned its first Active Flag in 2024.
History
The current Scoil Bhríde building was built to replace an earlier school erected in 1925, which had operated as two distinct schools, one for boys and one for girls, in a four-classroom building. Both schools were amalgamated in 1974, when Tomás Ó Raghallaigh was appointed Principal. The new six-classroom building, with a general purpose room, an office, a staffroom, a library and a storeroom, was officially opened in 1982 by the then Minister for Transport and Posts and Telegraphs, John P Wilson. A large extension to the building was granted by Norma Foley, Minister of Education, in November 2022.
Applying to Scoil Bhride
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 Bhride. 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 Bhride
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has 94 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhride 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 Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.