Gaelscoil Ruairí
Bóthar an Mhaigh gCláir, Kildare
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 173 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20527F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
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.
Applying to Gaelscoil Ruairí
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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelscoil Ruairí. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Gaelscoil Ruairí
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Ruairí?
Gaelscoil Ruairí has 173 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Ruairí a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Ruairí 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 Gaelscoil Ruairí teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Ruairí teaches all subjects through Irish.