St Patricks
Ballinagh, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 63 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 32 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19568M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Patrick’s National School, Bruskey is a co‑educational Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore, serving families in Bruskey and the surrounding Ballintemple Parish. The school provides a nurturing, child‑centred environment that promotes the full and harmonious development of each pupil, encouraging a love of learning, curiosity, self‑confidence and respect for others. Teaching is delivered in partnership with parents to ensure every child reaches their full potential in a happy and stimulating setting. The campus comprises three large, bright, well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated support room and a sports hall. Outdoor facilities include a recently developed basketball court, a tarmacadam play area and a vegetable garden with a polytunnel, which is maintained by the school community. These resources support a broad curriculum that balances academic achievement with physical activity, creative arts and environmental education, fostering balanced, confident young people ready for the next stage of their education.
History
St Patrick’s N.S. Bruskey was built in 1981 and is situated in the centre of Ballintemple Parish. Since its opening, the school has expanded its facilities to include a sports hall, a basketball court, a tarmacadam play area and a vegetable garden with a polytunnel, reflecting its commitment to providing a well‑rounded educational experience.
Applying to St Patricks
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 Patricks. 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 Patricks
How many pupils attend St Patricks?
St Patricks has 63 pupils enrolled, 32 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patricks a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks 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 St Patricks?
St Patricks has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.