Scoil Naomh Brid
Redhills, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17230L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Bríd is a vibrant Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque Redhills area of County Cavan, just 2 km from Redhills Village and a short walk from St Brigid’s Church. The school’s mission is to facilitate the educational, spiritual and moral development of every pupil, with a strong emphasis on community collaboration to help each child realise their full potential. The school provides a balanced curriculum enriched by a range of extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include participation in the Young Scientists Exhibition, a six‑week gymnastics programme with LA Gymnastics, and festive seasonal projects that integrate sensory play, art, music and baking. Scoil Naomh Bríd also boasts a commitment to environmental and digital excellence, holding the Blue Star Programme, Amber Flag, Digital School of Distinction and Green School recognitions. With a dedicated team comprising three classroom teachers, a learning support teacher, a resource teacher and two special needs assistants, the school offers inclusive support for diverse learning needs. Modern facilities include the original 1939 building alongside three purpose‑built classrooms added in 1983, providing a comfortable and well‑equipped learning environment for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.
History
The main part of Scoil Naomh Bríd was constructed in 1939, originally comprising two classrooms heated by a pot‑bellied stove. In 1983, three additional classrooms were built, which form the core of the present‑day teaching space. Prior to the school’s establishment, education in the area was provided at Shannow School.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Brid
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 Naomh Brid. 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 Naomh Brid
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Brid?
Scoil Naomh Brid has 108 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Brid a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Brid 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 Naomh Brid?
Scoil Naomh Brid has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.