How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Brid?

Scoil Naomh Brid has 67 pupils: 36 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Naomh Brid a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Brid takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Brid?

Scoil Naomh Brid has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Naomh Brid teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Naomh Brid teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Naomh Brid a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Naomh Brid is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Naomh Brid's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Brid's roll number, 14290O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Brid?

The closest is Templemary NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Naomh Brid

Ballycastle, Co. Mayo

67 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Naomh Brid is a primary school in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 DP20). Jacqueline Tuohill is the principal of Scoil Naomh Brid, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 67
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 31 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14290O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Naomh Brid?: Scoil Naomh Brid is a primary school in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 DP20).
Who is the principal of Scoil Naomh Brid?: Jacqueline Tuohill is the principal of Scoil Naomh Brid, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Naomh Brid?: Scoil Naomh Brid has 67 pupils: 36 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Naomh Brid a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Brid takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Brid?: Scoil Naomh Brid has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Naomh Brid teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Naomh Brid teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Naomh Brid a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Naomh Brid is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Naomh Brid's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Naomh Brid's roll number, 14290O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Naomh Brid?: The closest is Templemary NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Naomh Brid compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Naomh BridThis school		67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Templemary NSKillala	8.9 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mount Palmer National SchoolBallina	9.3 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killala NSKillala	11.9 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cormaic NfaBallina	12.7 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmurry NSCrossmolina	about 13.7 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lacken National SchoolBallina	about 13.7 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ballycastle
Co. Mayo
F26DP20

Principal: Jacqueline Tuohill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 43267
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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