How many pupils go to SN Naomh Brighde Buach?

SN Naomh Brighde Buach has 116 pupils: 116 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Brighde Buach a mixed school?

No. SN Naomh Brighde Buach is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Brighde Buach?

SN Naomh Brighde Buach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Naomh Brighde Buach teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Brighde Buach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Brighde Buach a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Naomh Brighde Buach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Naomh Brighde Buach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Brighde Buach's roll number, 18524K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Brighde Buach?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Brighde Buach

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

116 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Brighde Buach is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 N406). Kieran Dufficy is the principal of SN Naomh Brighde Buach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 116
Boys and girls: Boys only · 116 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18524K

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 SN Naomh Brighde Buach?: SN Naomh Brighde Buach is a primary school in Tullamore, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 N406).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Brighde Buach?: Kieran Dufficy is the principal of SN Naomh Brighde Buach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Brighde Buach?: SN Naomh Brighde Buach has 116 pupils: 116 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Brighde Buach a mixed school?: No. SN Naomh Brighde Buach is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Brighde Buach?: SN Naomh Brighde Buach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Brighde Buach teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Brighde Buach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Brighde Buach a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Brighde Buach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Brighde Buach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Brighde Buach's roll number, 18524K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Brighde Buach?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Brighde Buach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh Brighde BuachThis school		116	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireTullamore	100 m	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Offaly School of Special EducationTullamore	400 m	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PhilomenaTullamore	900 m	164	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Arden Boys NSTullamore	1.0 km	215	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Joseph's N.S.Tullamore	1.1 km	360	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Charleville NSTullamore	1.3 km	173	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Kilcruttin
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35N406

Principal: Kieran Dufficy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 932 1194
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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