Gaelscoil Ruairí
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Gaelscoil Ruairí is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in the heart of Maigh Nuad, County Kildare (Bóthar an Mhaigh gCláir). The school operates from a modern “Campas Oideachais Nua”, providing contemporary classrooms and learning spaces designed to support an immersive Irish language curriculum. Its ethos, expressed as *Sainspiorad na Scoile* (the school’s characteristic spirit), foregrounds the development of fluency in Irish alongside a broad, balanced education that nurtures academic achievement, cultural awareness and personal growth. The school’s programme places the Irish language at the centre of daily learning, encouraging pupils to think, speak and create in Irish across all subjects. Emphasis is placed on community involvement, with strong links to local families and cultural organisations, fostering a supportive environment where children can develop confidence, creativity and a love of learning. Facilities on the new campus include dedicated spaces for arts, sport and technology, enabling a holistic approach to education that prepares students for the challenges of the modern world while preserving and celebrating Irish heritage.