St Brighids Special Sch
Dundalk, Co. Louth
104 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial
Work-to-rule: no supervision before or after school while it lasts. Check with the school. What it means
At a glance
St Brighids Special Sch is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 YP20). Eddie Martin is the principal of St Brighids Special Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Pupils
- 104
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 62 boys, 42 girls
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Language
- English-medium
- DEIS
- No
- Type
- Special
- Roll number
- 18772G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: school ethos · how admissions work · how to choose a school
Questions parents ask
- Where is St Brighids Special Sch?
- St Brighids Special Sch is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 YP20).
- Who is the principal of St Brighids Special Sch?
- Eddie Martin is the principal of St Brighids Special Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- How many pupils go to St Brighids Special Sch?
- St Brighids Special Sch has 104 pupils: 62 boys and 42 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
- Is St Brighids Special Sch a mixed school?
- Yes. St Brighids Special Sch takes both boys and girls.
- What is the ethos of St Brighids Special Sch?
- St Brighids Special Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
- Does St Brighids Special Sch teach through Irish?
- No. St Brighids Special Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Is St Brighids Special Sch a DEIS school?
- No. St Brighids Special Sch is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Brighids Special Sch's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brighids Special Sch's roll number, 18772G, or use the link on this page.
- What other primary schools are near St Brighids Special Sch?
- The closest is SN an Tslanaitheora B. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brighids Special SchThis school | 104 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No | |
| SN an Tslanaitheora BDundalk | 200 m | 169 | Boys | Catholic | No | Yes |
| SN an Tslanaitheora CDundalk | 200 m | 160 | Mostly girls | Catholic | No | Yes |
| SN N Maolmhaodhagh CDundalk | 800 m | 233 | Girls | Catholic | No | No |
| SN N Maolmhaodhagh BDundalk | 800 m | 246 | Boys | Catholic | No | No |
| SN N Maolmhaodhagh NDundalk | 800 m | 220 | Mixed | Catholic | No | No |
| St Nicholas Monastery NSDundalk | 900 m | 164 | Boys | Catholic | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
Contact
Ard EasmuinnDundalk
Co. Louth
A91YP20
- Principal: Eddie Martin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 933 5238
- Email: [email protected]
- Open in Google Maps
Secondary schools near here
For 5th and 6th class families: open nights, application dates and costs for the secondary schools closest to St Brighids Special Sch, on our sister site.
On the parents' association?
Give your committee a free space for meetings, minutes, a shared calendar, handover notes and readathons.
Set up your committeeNext 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
These dates are set for every primary school in Ireland. Check with St Brighids Special Sch for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar