How many pupils go to Scoil Bhrighde?

Scoil Bhrighde has 28 pupils: 11 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhrighde a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhrighde takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhrighde?

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

Does Scoil Bhrighde teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Bhrighde is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Bhrighde a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Bhrighde's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhrighde's roll number, 17822N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhrighde?

The closest is S N Cnoc na Naomh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Bhrighde

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

28 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Bhrighde is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 XN81). Nóirín Uí Dhomhnaill is the principal of Scoil Bhrighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 28
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 17 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17822N
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Scoil Bhrighde?: Scoil Bhrighde is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 XN81).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhrighde?: Nóirín Uí Dhomhnaill is the principal of Scoil Bhrighde, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhrighde?: Scoil Bhrighde has 28 pupils: 11 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhrighde a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhrighde takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhrighde?: Scoil Bhrighde has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhrighde teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Bhrighde is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Bhrighde a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Bhrighde is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Bhrighde's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhrighde's roll number, 17822N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhrighde?: The closest is S N Cnoc na Naomh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Scoil Bhrighde compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil BhrighdeThis school		28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Cnoc na NaomhLeitir Ceanainn	3.2 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Naomh DubhthachGort a Choirce	3.2 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN AdhamhnainLeitir Ceanainn	5.8 km	131	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gort an ChoirceLeitir Ceanainn	6.4 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B&cLeitir Ceanainn	8.0 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil FhionáinAn Fál Carrach	8.4 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Mín an Chladaigh
Gort a Choirce
Leitir Ceanainn
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92XN81

Principal: Nóirín Uí Dhomhnaill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 5658
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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