How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bhreifne?

Gaelscoil Bhreifne has 193 pupils: 99 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Bhreifne a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bhreifne takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bhreifne?

Gaelscoil Bhreifne has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Bhreifne teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Bhreifne a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Bhreifne's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bhreifne's roll number, 20026G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bhreifne?

The closest is SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Bhreifne

An Cabhán, Co. Cavan

193 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Bhreifne is a primary school in An Cabhán, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 TD54). Niamh Ní Cheallaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhreifne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 193
Boys and girls: Mixed · 99 boys, 94 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20026G

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 Gaelscoil Bhreifne?: Gaelscoil Bhreifne is a primary school in An Cabhán, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 TD54).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhreifne?: Niamh Ní Cheallaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhreifne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bhreifne?: Gaelscoil Bhreifne has 193 pupils: 99 boys and 94 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Bhreifne a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bhreifne takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bhreifne?: Gaelscoil Bhreifne has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Bhreifne teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bhreifne is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Bhreifne a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bhreifne is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Bhreifne's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bhreifne's roll number, 20026G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bhreifne?: The closest is SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Bhreifne compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil BhreifneThis school		193	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr SchCavan	200 m	265	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Cavan 1 NSCavan	200 m	102	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Clares Primary SchoolCavan	300 m	548	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dromaili SNCavan	1.9 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Drom CnamhDrumcrave	2.6 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Corr LorganCavan	3.5 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cnoc an Choiligh
An Cabhán
Co an Chabháin
H12TD54

Principal: Niamh Ní Cheallaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 489 0049
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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