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St. Brigid’s National School, locally known as Grange National School, is a vibrant, modern, co-educational primary school situated near Tullow, Co. Carlow. Our dedicated teaching team consists of 14 staff members, including 8 mainstream class teachers, 2 special class teachers, and 3 learning support teachers. The school is led by our principal, Ms. Leah Mulhall, and deputy principal, Mr. Ger Twomey.
Our motto, “Mól an óige agus tiocfaidh sí”—meaning “praise the young, and they will flourish”—reflects our belief in the power of encouragement and positivity in nurturing young minds. We warmly welcome children from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates difference and promotes respect.
School Life and Activities
School Life and Activities
At St. Brigid’s, we offer a rich variety of extracurricular activities that cater to our pupils’ interests and talents. These include:
Sports: Football, basketball, rugby, swimming, equestrian Interschools.
The Arts: Irish dancing, piano, ukulele, guitar, drums music lessons, choir and annual performances for parents.
Academics: Participation in table quizzes, art, writing, spelling, local history and debating competitions.
Breakfast Club & Afterschool Care:
Afterschool Activities: This varies from term to term, we will update you via Aladdin and Instagram each term.
Singing and music hold a special place in our school, with the choir playing a central role in school events, including First Holy Communion, Confirmation ceremonies. Our senior classes visit the local nursing home during the year to sing for the residents
Our active Parents' Association plays a vital role in enhancing school life, fostering a strong partnership between parents and staff, and ensuring the best possible educational experience for all our children.
School Philosophy
St Brigid’s is a co-educational, faith-based Catholic primary school, inclusive of all and none religions, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, which strives to provide a happy and secure environment for all children and staff.
The educational, spiritual, moral, and cultural needs of each child will be identified and developed with compassion, enthusiasm, and due regard for the child’s individuality.
St. Brigid’s Primary School endeavours to encourage and motivate each child to reach their full potential, while promoting excellence in teaching and learning.
‘In Grange school, we work and play, we respect each other, we like it that way’! These words form part of our school anthem and the values that underpin our vision and everything we do in St.Brigid’s NS.
Our Mission Statement
St Brigid’s National School is a place where children;
feel safe and secure
are encouraged to develop their talents
are treated with respect
are valued equally regardless of gender, race, creed or economic status.
are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
St Brigid’s National School is a place which aims;
To provide a safe & caring environment where management, staff and parents work in partnership through mutual respect to develop the spiritual, social, emotional, personal and academic potential of each child according to his/ her talents, skills and abilities.
To treat all members of our school community with respect, where children, parents and staff are valued equally regardless of gender, race, creed or economic status.
To support the on-going professional development of management and staff to reach their full potential.
Our History and Growth
Our History and Growth
St. Brigid’s is proud of its rich heritage. Established in the late 1800s, the school’s early days saw classes being held in the local church. Later, a two-teacher Catholic school was built in part of what is now the current building. The original design has been preserved, even as the school has evolved. In recent years, three modern extensions have been added, ensuring we have a total of eight mainstream classrooms.
Over the past decade, our school community has grown significantly, expanding from just 45 pupils to 200, with further growth anticipated. Despite this expansion, the Board of Management and staff remain committed to maintaining the charm and close-knit atmosphere of a country school, enrolling no more than one full class each year.
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