Scoil Mhuire
Breanloughaun, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 102 girls, 121 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17845C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Brierhill is a co‑educational primary school situated in Castlegar, County Galway, offering a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for its pupils. The school emphasises a partnership with families, aiming to give each child the best possible start in life and to help them reach their full potential within a stimulating learning environment. Its educational philosophy centres on nurturing curiosity, fostering personal development and promoting academic excellence through a balanced curriculum that incorporates the Primary Curriculum Framework, Irish language instruction, and a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The school provides a range of modern facilities designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities. Dedicated spaces include well‑equipped classrooms, a library, and specialised areas for art, music and physical education. A before‑and‑after‑school club extends learning opportunities beyond the classroom, while a comprehensive wellbeing programme underpins the pastoral care of pupils. Uniform standards and a clear set of school policies contribute to a cohesive community ethos, and the school’s active Parents’ Association further enhances engagement and support for school initiatives. Key features of Scoil Mhuire Brierhill include a commitment to child safeguarding, a transparent admissions process, and a vibrant school life that celebrates achievements through newsletters, events and a supportive network of staff, volunteers and the wider community.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire
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 Mhuire. 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 223 pupils enrolled, 102 girls and 121 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire 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 Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.