Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich
Maigh Nuad, Kildare
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 459 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 216 girls, 243 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20058T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Uí Fhiaich is an Irish‑medium primary school situated on Bóthar Chill Droichid, Maigh Nuad, County Kildare. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, delivering the national curriculum through the medium of Irish and fostering a strong cultural identity. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a balanced programme that includes academic subjects, music (including a school orchestra), information technology, and physical education, all delivered in an immersive Irish‑language environment. The campus features modern classrooms equipped with computers, dedicated spaces for music and art, and outdoor areas where pupils engage in play and sport. A wide range of extracurricular clubs operates after school, such as a Homework Club, Morning Club, Friday After‑School Club, and specialised groups for infants and older pupils, supporting extended learning and social interaction. The school also maintains a clear uniform policy and provides a comprehensive calendar of events, ensuring a well‑structured and vibrant community life. Strong links with parents and the wider community are promoted through an active Parents Association, regular newsletters, and a dynamic website that serves as a hub for news, events, and communication, reinforcing the school’s commitment to transparency and engagement.
Applying to Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
View Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich
How many pupils attend Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich?
Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich has 459 pupils enrolled, 216 girls and 243 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich a DEIS school?
No. Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
Does Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich teach through Irish?
Yes. Gael Scoil Ui Fhiaich teaches all subjects through Irish.