Scoil Bride
Carrickmacross, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 106 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19780K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a co‑educational primary school situated in Mullaghrafferty, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. A key part of its educational approach is the integration of Irish language and culture alongside the national curriculum, promoting bilingual proficiency and a sense of community heritage. Regular communication with parents and guardians is prioritised through an up‑to‑date website that provides easy access to policies, news, and calendar events, ensuring families stay informed about school life. The school boasts a range of facilities that support a broad curriculum, including a dedicated sports hall used for athletics and Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) activities. Recent events such as a GAA development blitz and visits from the Carrickmacross Toy Library illustrate the school’s commitment to extracurricular enrichment, encouraging physical health, creativity and social interaction. An after‑school programme further extends learning opportunities, offering supervised activities that complement the classroom experience. Scoil Bhríde also provides clear information on school policies, payments and parental resources via its website, reflecting a transparent and organised administration. The school’s modern digital presence aims to be user‑friendly, helping parents navigate enrolment procedures, access the latest news and view upcoming events.
Applying to Scoil Bride
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 Bride. 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 Bride
How many pupils attend Scoil Bride?
Scoil Bride has 106 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 53 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bride 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 Bride?
Scoil Bride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.