Principal appointed to new gaelscoil in Stepaside
May 16, 2013
A new Gaelscoil will open in the Stepaside area in 2013 under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. The new Gaelscoil will be an Irish-medium school that is co-educational with a multi-denominational spiritual characteristic.
The new school will be located in Aiken’s Village. An Foras Patrúnachta is still accepting applications for places in the new school. Parents who are interested in this school can get an application form here.
The application form should be completed and posted to An Foras Patrúnachta, Bloc K3, Campus Gnó Mhaigh Nuad, Maigh Nuad, Co Chill Dara as soon as possible.
An Foras Pátrúnachta, the new school’s patron, campaigned for a Gaelscoil in the Stepaside area in 2011 and received great parental support. An Foras Pátrúnachta then submitted an application for patronage of the new school in October, 2011.
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn announced in March 2012 the patronage for the new primary schools opening in September, 2012 and September, 2013. An Foras Pátrúnachta is delighted to be the patron of three new Gaelscoileanna, including Stepaside, opening in 2012 and 2013.
Meet the new principal: Conchúr Ó Raghallaigh
“I was born and raised in Clondalkin and am currently living in Lucan. I have a love and a passion for education. I believe in it’s benefits. I enjoy encouraging people and I recognise children’s independence and individuality.
“I have a degree in English an Economics, a Higher Diploma in Primary Education and I am currently finishing a Postgraduate Diploma in educational leadership in NUI Maynooth.
“To date, I have spent my teaching career in Gaelscoil Naomh Pádraig, Lucan. I have taught children at every level from infants to sixth class. I have learned a lot in this school and I hope to use my experience effectively in Stepaside.
“I am looking forward to the challenge which this job will bring. I am also looking forward to encouraging the Irish language in Stepaside. I think this is a great chance for use to develop the language among the young people!! On a personal note, I am looking forward to the professional development that I will make in this school.
“I am very proud to take on this new role. We will have a very high standard of education in Stepaside with an emphasis on the celebration of the talents and individuality of the children.”
