SN Brighde
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
103 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS
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At a glance
SN Brighde is a primary school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 PR29). Josph Dillon is the acting principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 54 boys, 49 girls
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Language
- English-medium
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Type
- Mainstream
- Roll number
- 16756V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Starting junior infants in September 2027
We haven't found SN Brighde's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.
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Questions parents ask
- Where is SN Brighde?
- SN Brighde is a primary school in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (Eircode F35 PR29).
- Who is the principal of SN Brighde?
- Josph Dillon is the acting principal of SN Brighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- How many pupils go to SN Brighde?
- SN Brighde has 103 pupils: 54 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
- Is SN Brighde a mixed school?
- Yes. SN Brighde takes both boys and girls.
- What is the ethos of SN Brighde?
- SN Brighde has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
- Does SN Brighde teach through Irish?
- No. SN Brighde teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Is SN Brighde a DEIS school?
- Yes. SN Brighde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
- Where can I read SN Brighde's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Brighde's roll number, 16756V, or use the link on this page.
- What other primary schools are near SN Brighde?
- The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.
Closest schools
| School | Distance | Pupils | Boys and girls | Ethos | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN BrighdeThis school | 103 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes | |
| St Marys NSBallyhaunis | 3.7 km | 93 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Tavrane Central NSBallyhaunis | 5.7 km | 11 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Gorthaganny NSLoughglynn | 6.2 km | 45 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| Scoil IosaBallyhaunis | 7.6 km | 385 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| SN Nmh TreasaKilkelly | 7.9 km | 57 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
| SN Lios A Cuill MCastlerea | 9.2 km | 94 | Mixed | Catholic | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
TooreenBallyhaunis
Co. Mayo
F35PR29
- Principal: Josph Dillon (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 094 964 9497
- Email: [email protected]
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Secondary schools near here
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- 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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