Colaiste Pobail Osrai
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Coláiste Pobail Osraí is a co‑educational community school founded in 1991 under the patronage of the Board of Education and Training for Kilkenny and Carlow. The school delivers its curriculum through the medium of Irish, promoting the language and Gaelic culture daily. Its ethos is built around five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – which shape a supportive learning environment for all pupils. The school prides itself on a student‑centred approach, treating each child as an individual and providing a robust transition programme together with personalised pastoral support. A dedicated team of highly skilled staff delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, complemented by a range of extracurricular activities such as language workshops, historical tours, bell‑ringing at St Canice’s Cathedral and the Club Osraí programme, fostering both academic achievement and personal development. Facilities are designed to encourage active participation and community engagement, with spaces for clubs, workshops and events that celebrate Irish heritage. The school’s commitment to high standards and inclusive practice aims to nurture confident, culturally aware learners prepared for further education and lifelong learning.