Scoil Bhride
BEAL ATHA NA SLUAIGH, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 106 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17934B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde (New Inn National School) is a vibrant primary‑level community school that blends a strong Catholic ethos with a forward‑looking curriculum. The school places particular emphasis on digital learning and STEM education, highlighted by its participation in Medtronic’s STEM Ireland Laptop to School Programme which has expanded the school’s suite of laptops for classroom use. Regular science and maths weeks, participation in the Lego League and involvement in the Galway Science & Technology Festival further reinforce a hands‑on, inquiry‑based approach to learning. The school’s facilities have been continually enhanced through local sponsorship and fundraising. Recent upgrades include a bright, multifunctional outdoor area featuring benches, mud kitchens, outdoor chess tables, boxing bags and a covered play space created by the caretaker. A thriving school garden provides additional experiential learning opportunities. Community spirit is a cornerstone of school life, with initiatives such as Team Hope shoebox collections, fundraising for playground development, Grandparents Day celebrations and active participation in local sporting and cultural events.
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 106 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 65 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.