Bunscoil Bhríde, Rathangan

An Active School, a Green School, a Digital School of Distinction and a STEM Award-Winning School

APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION FOR THE 2027/28 SCHOOL YEAR

Applications for admission for the 2027/28 school year will open on Friday 23rd October and close on 13th November. Applications can be made online via this homepage from 23rd October. Alternatively, applications will be available from the school office or on request at info@bunscoilbhride.ie

Plesase click on the following links to view our Admissions Policy and Admissions Notice

Bunscoil Bhríde is a 18-teacher girls’ primary school, located in the picturesque village of Rathangan, in Co. Kildare.

In September 2020, we opened our Bluebells Class; a special class for girls with Autism.

We are very proud to have been recognised and awarded as an Active School, a Digital School of Distinction and are one of the few schools in the country to have been awarded eleven Green Flags. We are also recipients of the Discover Primary Science Award over the last twelve years and boast success in a range of team sports.

At Bunscoil Bhríde we provide high quality education in a safe, respectful, happy, collaborative and inclusive environment that builds the foundation for life-long learning.

We aim to nurture a Christian atmosphere that cultivates good relationships, strong friendships and teamwork, based on kindness and respect between staff, pupils, parents and the local community. Our vision is a school community where all children feel loved, valued, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.

Maria Rogerson
Principal

Bunscoil Bhríde School News

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Parents’ Association

About our Parents’ Association

Other News

Congratulations to our wonderful Senior Girls Football team on winning the Cumann na mBunscol Final 2026!

Projects and Activities

Fifth class recently took part in a fabulous sewing workshop kindly facilitated by Aideen Cross. Click here to find out more.

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School Trips

In November, Third and Fourth Class participated in the ‘Creative Rathangan’ project, which brought them to Tannery Park and Rathangan Library. Click here to read more and view photographs of the trip.

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Green Schools

Latest News: In September, the whole-school took part in National Fitness Day. Click here for more information.

Active Schools

Latest News: The Active School Committee was very pleased with our busy Active School week, which took place from Monday 8th April to Thursday 11th April.

Mission Statement

Our Mission

To provide high quality education in a safe, respectful, happy, collaborative and inclusive environment that builds the foundation for life-long learning.

Our Vision

We aim to nurture a Christian atmosphere that cultivates good relationships, strong friendships and teamwork, based on kindness and respect between staff, pupils, parents and the local community.

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History of Rathangan

Rathangan gets its name from ‘Iomgháins Rath’, the remains of which still can be seen at the top of the town.

Throughout the years, the town has been shaped by many influences and events such as the 1798 Rebellion, the Grand Canal and Bórd na Móna.

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This school now has high speed broadband connectivity through the Department of Education School Broadband Programme, delivered as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU

This school received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU. This funding was used to purchase ICT equipment, including chromebooks, for use in classes.