Scoil Bhriocain
ROS MUC, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17463L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhriocáin is a Catholic Gaeltacht primary school in Ros Muc, Co. Galway, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Galway. The school has official recognition as a Gaeltacht school and teaches all subjects through Irish. Enrolment stands at 19 pupils for the 2025/2026 school year. The school states its aim as creating a happy, positive atmosphere in which children can develop and grow, and giving every pupil an equal chance to take part in school events. The school has a policy for Gaeltacht education and participates in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme.
History
Scoil Bhriocáin traces its history back to 1873. According to the school's account, a member of the gentry of Baile na hInse was travelling through An Gort Mór when she saw children playing by the roadside. On learning there was no school in the area, she provided money to build one. The original school was constructed on the site where the community hall now stands. Over time, the condition of the school deteriorated, and Colm Ó Gaora led a protest about its poor state. As a result, a new school was built on a different site, where the school has remained since.
Applying to Scoil Bhriocain
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 Bhriocain. 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 Bhriocain
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhriocain?
Scoil Bhriocain has 19 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhriocain a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Bhriocain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Scoil Bhriocain teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Bhriocain teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.
Illustration based on a photo by John M. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.