St Brigids Infant National School
Finglas West, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 140 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20029M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Brigid’s Infant National School is a mixed, Roman‑Catholic infant school situated on Wellmount Avenue, Finglas West, Dublin 11. It caters for children aged four to eight in Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class, and also runs two Early Start rooms for 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds and two Junior Autism classes for pupils with an autism diagnosis. The school’s ethos is centred on the holistic development of each child – academic, moral, spiritual and creative – and it places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents, the local community and professional agencies to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. The school offers a range of modern facilities to support learning and play, including a well‑stocked library, a hall, an outdoor green area, a polytunnel and dedicated gardening zone, as well as two yards equipped with varied play equipment. Classrooms are fitted with interactive whiteboards and class sets of tablets, and the school provides a free breakfast club, free school meals, snacks, water, milk and fruit, as well as free books and stationery. Extra‑curricular opportunities such as art clubs, a summer camp and a “Just Dance” dance‑off further enrich the children’s experience.
Applying to St Brigids Infant National School
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 St Brigids Infant National School. 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 St Brigids Infant National School
How many pupils attend St Brigids Infant National School?
St Brigids Infant National School has 140 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 65 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Brigids Infant National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Brigids Infant National School 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 St Brigids Infant National School?
St Brigids Infant National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.