Coláiste Bríde is an all-girls secondary school located in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland. The school was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1955. Coláiste Bríde is a voluntary Catholic secondary school, operating under the trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust). Past pupils of the school include a number of Irish personalities, including Niall Breslin (Bressie), Miriam O'Callaghan and the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan.
History Coláiste Bríde was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1955. Construction of a new building began in 2004, costing over 13 million euro. It officially opened in May 2008 and included new facilities such as a canteen, gym, library, science labs, home economics kitchens, IT labs, three art rooms, a garden and lockers. A St Brigid's Cross design featured in the reception and general purpose area was designed by a sixth year student of Coláiste Bríde who was on work experience in an architect's office at the time.
Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities undertaken at the school include: Sports: Volleyball, football, GAA, camogie, basketball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics Music Lessons: guitar, violin, piano, dance, choir Language clubs: Irish, French Study: Learning Hub, Maths club Other clubs: pair reading, photography club, LGBTQ club, debating
A Christmas concert is organised each year, and a musical is typically performed by students in Transition Year of Colaiste Bride and Moyle Park College. Past performances have included Grease (in 2009), Fame (2010), Hairspray (2015), and Sister Act Junior (performed in 2026).
Notable former students Hannah Tyrrell – Ireland women's rugby union international
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