Scoil Ui Riada
Cill Choca, Kildare
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 484 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 249 girls, 235 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19897I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Uí Riada is an all‑Irish, co‑educational primary school situated in the Cill Chóca area. Established by local parents in the mid‑1980s, the school delivers the national curriculum entirely through the medium of Irish, fostering fluency and a deep appreciation of the language from early childhood. The ethos centres on promoting Irish culture and community involvement, encouraging pupils to engage with traditional music, storytelling and local heritage as integral parts of their learning experience. The school provides a range‑filled environment with dedicated classrooms, a multilingual library, and specialist spaces for art, music and physical education. Seasonal projects such as the “Crannchur Na Nollag” (Christmas tree) celebration highlight the school’s commitment to cultural events that involve families and the wider community. A clear focus on inclusive education ensures that both mainstream and ASD (Additional Support Needs) classes operate under a unified policy, supporting the diverse needs of all learners while maintaining high academic standards.
History
Scoil Uí Riada was founded in 1986 by parents from the local area who sought an Irish‑medium primary education for their children. The school is named in honour of the renowned Irish composer Seán Ó Riada, reflecting its strong cultural roots. Since its inception, the school has grown into a vibrant mixed‑gender primary institution, continually expanding its facilities and programmes to promote the Irish language and culture within both the school and the wider community.
Applying to Scoil Ui Riada
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 Scoil Ui Riada. 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 Scoil Ui Riada
How many pupils attend Scoil Ui Riada?
Scoil Ui Riada has 484 pupils enrolled, 249 girls and 235 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Ui Riada a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Ui Riada 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 Scoil Ui Riada teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Ui Riada teaches all subjects through Irish.