Scoil Bhrighde
Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18256L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde is a co‑educational primary school situated in Mullaghrafferty, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The school serves children from junior infants through to sixth class, providing a balanced curriculum that blends the Irish language and cultural heritage with the national curriculum. Emphasis is placed on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. The school makes extensive use of its on‑site sports hall and athletics facilities, supporting a vibrant programme of physical education and extracurricular activities. Recent events have included a GAA development blitz for sixth class pupils, regular sports‑hall athletics sessions, and visits from the Carrickmacross Toy Library, illustrating a commitment to holistic development through sport, play and community engagement. An after‑school programme further extends learning opportunities, offering additional support and enrichment beyond the classroom. Scoil Bhríde’s website serves as a central hub for parents, providing up‑to‑date information on policies, procedures, news, calendars and enrolment resources, thereby fostering strong home‑school partnership and transparent communication.
Applying to Scoil Bhrighde
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 Bhrighde. 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 Bhrighde
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhrighde?
Scoil Bhrighde has 75 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhrighde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhrighde 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 Bhrighde?
Scoil Bhrighde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.