Scoil Bhride
Hackballscross, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 82 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18382Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde Shelagh is a vibrant primary school situated in Siolah, Hackballscross, County Louth. The school fosters a happy, energetic atmosphere where pupils are celebrated and encouraged to thrive. Learning is centred on the whole child, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, creativity and personal development. A caring, positive environment ensures that every child feels valued and supported, while a collaborative community of staff, board members and an active parents’ association contributes to a rich educational experience. The school offers a range of facilities and programmes that extend learning beyond the classroom. The Buddy Garden provides hands‑on outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore nature and develop environmental awareness. A dedicated STEM hub introduces young learners to science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical projects and themed weeks such as Space Week. Participation in the Active Schools programme and the Amber Flag scheme highlights the school’s commitment to health, safety and physical activity, creating a well‑rounded setting for academic and personal growth.
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.
School-published admissions links
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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 82 pupils enrolled, 38 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.