How many pupils go to Bunscoil na mBraithre?

Bunscoil na mBraithre has 643 pupils: 337 boys and 306 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bunscoil na mBraithre a mixed school?

Yes. Bunscoil na mBraithre takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bunscoil na mBraithre?

Bunscoil na mBraithre has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bunscoil na mBraithre teach through Irish?

No. Bunscoil na mBraithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bunscoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?

No. Bunscoil na mBraithre is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bunscoil na mBraithre's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na mBraithre's roll number, 16677C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na mBraithre?

The closest is St Annes S S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Bunscoil na mBraithre

Ennis, Co. Clare

643 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bunscoil na mBraithre is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 CXV8). Dara Glynn is the principal of Bunscoil na mBraithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 643
Boys and girls: Mixed · 337 boys, 306 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16677C

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 Bunscoil na mBraithre?: Bunscoil na mBraithre is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 CXV8).
Who is the principal of Bunscoil na mBraithre?: Dara Glynn is the principal of Bunscoil na mBraithre, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bunscoil na mBraithre?: Bunscoil na mBraithre has 643 pupils: 337 boys and 306 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bunscoil na mBraithre a mixed school?: Yes. Bunscoil na mBraithre takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bunscoil na mBraithre?: Bunscoil na mBraithre has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bunscoil na mBraithre teach through Irish?: No. Bunscoil na mBraithre teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bunscoil na mBraithre a DEIS school?: No. Bunscoil na mBraithre is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bunscoil na mBraithre's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bunscoil na mBraithre's roll number, 16677C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bunscoil na mBraithre?: The closest is St Annes S S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bunscoil na mBraithre compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bunscoil na mBraithreThis school		643	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Annes S SEnnis	600 m	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family Junior SchoolEnnis	700 m	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family SnrEnnis	800 m	306	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gael Sc Mhichil ChiosogInis	900 m	451	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Clares Special SchEnnis	1.0 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Chriost RiEnnis	1.0 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

New Road
Ennis
Co. Clare
V95CXV8

Principal: Dara Glynn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 682 2150
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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