How many pupils go to SN Carraig A Bruis?

SN Carraig A Bruis has 103 pupils: 52 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Carraig A Bruis a mixed school?

Yes. SN Carraig A Bruis takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Carraig A Bruis?

SN Carraig A Bruis has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Carraig A Bruis teach through Irish?

No. SN Carraig A Bruis teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Carraig A Bruis a DEIS school?

No. SN Carraig A Bruis is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Carraig A Bruis's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Carraig A Bruis's roll number, 18857O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Carraig A Bruis?

The closest is Cnoc an Teampaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Carraig A Bruis

Virginia, Co. Cavan

103 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Carraig A Bruis is a primary school in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 HX80). Una Keogan- McDonnell is the principal of SN Carraig A Bruis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 103
Boys and girls: Mixed · 52 boys, 51 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18857O

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 Carraig A Bruis?: SN Carraig A Bruis is a primary school in Virginia, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 HX80).
Who is the principal of SN Carraig A Bruis?: Una Keogan- McDonnell is the principal of SN Carraig A Bruis, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Carraig A Bruis?: SN Carraig A Bruis has 103 pupils: 52 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Carraig A Bruis a mixed school?: Yes. SN Carraig A Bruis takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Carraig A Bruis?: SN Carraig A Bruis has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Carraig A Bruis teach through Irish?: No. SN Carraig A Bruis teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Carraig A Bruis a DEIS school?: No. SN Carraig A Bruis is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Carraig A Bruis's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Carraig A Bruis's roll number, 18857O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Carraig A Bruis?: The closest is Cnoc an Teampaill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Carraig A Bruis compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Carraig A BruisThis school		103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cnoc an TeampaillVirginia	3.7 km	158	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Virginia Mixed NSVirginia	4.7 km	463	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Killians NSMullagh	5.2 km	328	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CillinMullagh	6.0 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carnaross NSCarnaross	7.7 km	178	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinlough NSKells	7.8 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Virginia
Co. Cavan
A82HX80

Principal: Una Keogan- McDonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 854 8165
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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