How many pupils go to St Bernards Mixed NS?

St Bernards Mixed NS has 29 pupils: 19 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Bernards Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Bernards Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Bernards Mixed NS?

St Bernards Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Bernards Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. St Bernards Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Bernards Mixed NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Bernards Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Bernards Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Bernards Mixed NS's roll number, 15122V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Bernards Mixed NS?

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

St Bernards Mixed NS

Abbeylara, Co. Longford

29 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Bernards Mixed NS is a primary school in Abbeylara, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 K773). Breda Kennedy is the principal of St Bernards Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 29
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 10 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15122V

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Bernards Mixed NS?: St Bernards Mixed NS is a primary school in Abbeylara, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 K773).
Who is the principal of St Bernards Mixed NS?: Breda Kennedy is the principal of St Bernards Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Bernards Mixed NS?: St Bernards Mixed NS has 29 pupils: 19 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Bernards Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Bernards Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Bernards Mixed NS?: St Bernards Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Bernards Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. St Bernards Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Bernards Mixed NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Bernards Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Bernards Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Bernards Mixed NS's roll number, 15122V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Bernards Mixed NS?: The closest is Killasonna Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Bernards Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Bernards Mixed NSThis school		29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killasonna Mixed NSGranard	2.8 km	41	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Sacred Heart Primary NSGranard	3.2 km	250	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGranard	3.9 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Muire NSMullingar	4.9 km	12	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh FiontanMullingar	5.9 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh Padraig NSCoolarty	7.2 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Abbeylara
Co. Longford
N39K773

Principal: Breda Kennedy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 668 6806
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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