Scoil Na Mbraithre
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 56 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16713D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Na Mbraithre is a co‑educational secondary school in Doon that combines a strong academic programme with a vibrant extra‑curricular ethos. Recent European Union funding under the NextGeneration EU initiative enabled the school to close the digital divide by installing interactive whiteboards in every classroom and providing Chromebooks for learners, ensuring that technology enhances everyday teaching and learning. The school’s facilities therefore support a modern, blended learning environment where students can develop digital literacy alongside traditional subjects. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of practical activities that promote physical health, teamwork and scientific inquiry. Pupils take part in weekly cycling and road‑safety lessons, fundamental movement sessions, and a variety of sports leagues including hurling, draughts, volleyball and the Sarsfield Cup. Annual science weeks offer hands‑on experiments in forensic science, electricity, buoyancy and sound, encouraging curiosity and problem‑solving skills. Well‑being initiatives, the Active School Flag programme and a focus on inclusive education reflect the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, resilient young people.
Applying to Scoil Na Mbraithre
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 Na Mbraithre. 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 Na Mbraithre
How many pupils attend Scoil Na Mbraithre?
Scoil Na Mbraithre has 56 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Na Mbraithre a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Na Mbraithre 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil Na Mbraithre?
Scoil Na Mbraithre has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.