How many pupils go to St Brids?

St Brids has 142 pupils: 77 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Brids a mixed school?

Yes. St Brids takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Brids?

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

Does St Brids teach through Irish?

No. St Brids teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Brids a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Brids's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brids's roll number, 19519W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Brids?

The closest is St Patricks NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Brids

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

142 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Brids is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 VK20). Cathríona Faughnan is the principal of St Brids, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 142
Boys and girls: Mixed · 77 boys, 65 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19519W

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 St Brids?: St Brids is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 VK20).
Who is the principal of St Brids?: Cathríona Faughnan is the principal of St Brids, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Brids?: St Brids has 142 pupils: 77 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Brids a mixed school?: Yes. St Brids takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Brids?: St Brids has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Brids teach through Irish?: No. St Brids teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Brids a DEIS school?: Yes. St Brids is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Brids's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brids's roll number, 19519W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Brids?: The closest is St Patricks NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Brids compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St BridsThis school		142	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NSDrumshanbo	4.4 km	243	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh BrighidCarrick on Shannon	5.0 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Leitrim Mixed NSCarrick-on-Shannon	7.3 km	220	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Achadh na SileannBallinamore	8.4 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Strabaggan NSCara Droma Ruisg	8.8 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh MhuireCarrick-on-Shannon	8.8 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Drumcong
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
N41VK20

Principal: Cathríona Faughnan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 964 2315
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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