Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
Ballynacargy, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 8 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 5 girls, 3 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 00941D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Bhríde is a small, two‑teacher national school situated in the rural village of Emper, County Westmeath. The school provides a nurturing environment where each pupil is encouraged to develop academically, socially and creatively. A balanced curriculum offers core subjects alongside a strong emphasis on the Irish language, music, and extracurricular activities such as swimming lessons, felting workshops and community events. The school’s facilities include dedicated junior and senior classrooms, access to local sports amenities and a well‑maintained playground, enabling a varied programme of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. The ethos of Scoil Naomh Bhríde is rooted in its Catholic tradition while remaining inclusive and welcoming to all families. The close‑knit community fosters kindness, respect and a sense of belonging, allowing children to explore their interests and build confidence. Regular events – including open days, fundraising activities and celebrations of Catholic Schools Week – reinforce the strong partnership between pupils, parents and staff, creating a vibrant, supportive atmosphere for personal growth.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Náisiúnta Bhride
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has 8 pupils enrolled, 5 girls and 3 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride 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 Náisiúnta Bhride?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhride has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.