How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Ruairí?

Gaelscoil Ruairí has 173 pupils: 88 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Ruairí a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Ruairí takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Ruairí?

Gaelscoil Ruairí has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Ruairí teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Ruairí is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Ruairí a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Ruairí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Ruairí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Ruairí's roll number, 20527F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Ruairí?

The closest is Maynooth B NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Ruairí

Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare

173 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Ruairí is a primary school in Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 V29H). Póla Ní Chinnsealaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Ruairí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 173
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 85 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20527F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Ruairí?: Gaelscoil Ruairí is a primary school in Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare (Eircode W23 V29H).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Ruairí?: Póla Ní Chinnsealaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Ruairí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Ruairí?: Gaelscoil Ruairí has 173 pupils: 88 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Ruairí a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Ruairí takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Ruairí?: Gaelscoil Ruairí has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Ruairí teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Ruairí is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Ruairí a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Ruairí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Ruairí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Ruairí's roll number, 20527F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Ruairí?: The closest is Maynooth B NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Ruairí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil RuairíThis school		173	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Maynooth B NSMaynooth	1.2 km	595	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Girls Primary SchoolMaynooth	1.4 km	621	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Maynooth Educate Together National SchoolMaynooth	2.9 km	415	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil ui FhiaichMaigh Nuad	2.9 km	459	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Stepping Stones Special SchoolMaynooth	3.3 km	42	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Leixlip Educate Together National SchoolLeixlip	about 3.3 km	207	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Campas Oideachais Nua
Bóthar an Mhaigh gCláir
Maigh Nuad
W23V29H

Principal: Póla Ní Chinnsealaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 086 822 6872
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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