Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 281 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 134 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19997M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríge agus Bhreandáin Naofa is a Catholic primary school in Corrandulla, County Galway. The school is co-educational and has 281 pupils enrolled. It operates under the patronage of the Catholic Church, with the local parish priest serving on the board of management. The school's stated mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging, grounded in the values of love and respect. The school follows the principles of restorative practice and participates in the Bí Cineálta anti-bullying programme. Activities include robotics, Seachtain na Gaeilge, swimming, chess, and buddy reading. The school has a fundraising lotto and runs events such as a Christmas concert and dress-up days. A "Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free Agreement" was supported by 67% of families who voted on the matter.
Applying to Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa
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 Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa. 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 Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa?
Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa has 281 pupils enrolled, 134 girls and 147 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa 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 Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa?
Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.