Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach
Tullamore, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 116 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18524K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde BNS is a Catholic, DEIS‑funded primary school for boys situated in Tullamore, County Offaly. The school welcomes pupils from 2nd to 6th class and provides an Amity Class dedicated to learners with moderate to severe general learning difficulties (MGLD). Its ethos centres on the holistic and harmonious development of each child, aiming to nurture academic achievement alongside social, emotional, cognitive, physical, cultural and spiritual growth. The school prides itself on creating a caring, happy and secure environment where mutual respect and support are paramount. Recent investment in high‑speed broadband, delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and the EU‑funded National Recovery and Resilience Plan, ensures that pupils have access to a wide range of online resources, enhancing both classroom learning and extracurricular activities.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach
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 Naomh Brighde Buach'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 Naomh Brighde Buach. 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 Naomh Brighde Buach
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach has 116 pupils enrolled. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach 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 Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Brighde Buach has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.