Scoil Bhride

Mountnugent, Co. Cavan

94 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhride is a primary school in Mountnugent, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 WV61). Jane Browne is the principal of Scoil Bhride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
94
Boys and girls
Mixed · 44 boys, 50 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14732U

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Bhride?
Scoil Bhride is a primary school in Mountnugent, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 WV61).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhride?
Jane Browne is the principal of Scoil Bhride, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has 94 pupils: 44 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhride a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Bhride takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhride?
Scoil Bhride has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhride teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Bhride teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhride a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Bhride is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhride's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhride's roll number, 14732U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhride?
The closest is Castlerahan Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cavan

Closest schools

Scoil Bhride compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil BhrideThis school 94 Mixed Catholic No No
Castlerahan Central NSBallyjamesduff 4.9 km 96 Mixed Catholic No No
SN FiachOldcastle 5.7 km 102 Mixed Catholic No No
St Clares NSBallyjamesduff 6.7 km 422 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilnaleck Mixed NSKilnaleck 6.7 km 106 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ballynarry NSKilnaleck 6.7 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Crosserlough NSCrosserlough 7.2 km 93 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Mountnugent
Co. Cavan
A82WV61

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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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