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Meet the Team

Meet The Team

Naíonáin Shinsir

Múinteoir Íde

Naíonáin Shóisir/Junior Infants

Is mise Múinteoir Íde. I mbliana táim ag múineadh na Naíonáin Shóisearacha. Is as baile beag darbh ainm Rosmuc i gConamara mé agus is aoibhinn liom a bheith ag múineadh agus ag spreagadh páistí chun muinín a chothú sa Ghaeilge. Nuair nach mbím ag múineadh, is breá liom peil a imirt agus ceol a sheinm.

Naíonáin Shóisir

Múinteoir Máire Ní Fhaoláin

Naíonáin Shinsir

Is mise Múinteoir Máire Ní Fhaoláin. Is as Tuar Mhic Éadaigh mé agus táim ag múineadh anseo i nGaeilscoil na Cruaiche ó 2013. Chaith mé tréimhse ama ag múineadh i mBaile Átha Cliath, Tiobraid Árann, Gaillimh agus thar lear. Is breá liom an múinteoireacht mar ní mar an gcéanna a bhíonn chuile lá. Lasmuigh den scoil agus an obair is breá liom a bheith ag rothaíocht, ag siúl agus ag léamh.  

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Múinteoirí Tracey/Marie

Rang 1

Fáilte go Rang a hAon!

Tá áthas orainn a bheith ag múineadh Rang a hAon i gcomhphost i mbliana. Sa seomra ranga, tugaimid tús áite don fhoghlaim ghníomhach, don chruthaitheacht agus don chomhoibriú. Spreagaimid na páistí le fiosracht a léiriú, a gcuid smaointe a roinnt agus fás i dtimpeallacht atá dearfach agus spreagúil.

Táimid ag súil le bliain lán le spraoi, cairdeas agus foghlaim le chéile.

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Múinteoir Neasa

Rang 2

Rugadh agus tógadh mé i gcroílár Chonamara i gCo.na Gaillimhe. Is cainteoir dúchais Gaeilge mé. Tá mé an-phaiseanta faoinár dteanga agus gcultúr. Is breá liom a bheith ag léamh, ag siúl ach go háirithe cúrsaí spóirt. Thosaigh mé ag múineadh anseo i nGaelscoil na Cruaiche i mí Meán Fómhair 2020 tar éis tréimhse a chaitheamh ag muineadh i nGaelscoil i nGaillimh agus i mBaile Átha Cliath.

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Múinteoir Nicola

Rang 3

Tógadh i bPort a Chlóidh mé; ceantar Gaeltachta in iarthuaisceart Mhaigh Eo.

Tá mise i gceannas ar an gCoiste Glas sa scoil. Tá mé an-tógtha le cúrsaí garraíodóireachta, an timpeallacht agus inbhuanaitheacht. Is breá liom a bheith ag obair sa ghairdín agus is aoibhinnn liom a bheith ag éisteacht le ceol.

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Múinteoir Colm

Rang 4

A native of Tuar Mhic Éadaigh in the Gaeltacht, Múinteoir Colm has a deep appreciation for Irish language and culture, which is reflected in his teaching. He has a strong passion for both STEM and sport, and has played a central role in promoting hands-on, inquiry-based learning within the school. For the past fifteen years, he has led the school’s STEM initiatives, during which time the school has consistently received the STEM Excellence Award.

Múinteoir Tara

Rang 5

Múinteoir Tara brings over ten years of experience to her role as 5th Class teacher. Originally from Blacksod, she has a deep appreciation for the countryside, something that often inspires her classroom activities and her emphasis on curiosity and exploration.

Beyond her classroom work, she plays an active role in the school community and has been a key organiser of the Shoebox Appeal, helping to lead the school’s annual efforts to support children in need.

Múinteoir Máire Ní Chionnaigh

Rang 6

I rang 6 le Múinteoir Máire cuirtear béim ar féidireachtaí gach páiste a chothú agus a cheiliúradh agus iad a réiteach don todhchaí nuair a fhágann siad Gaelscoil na Cruaiche.

Meet

An Foireann Tacaíochta

Múinteoirí Julie/Béibhinn

Tá Julie ag obair sa Ghaelscoil le breis is 20 bliain. Tá dúil an mhór aici san Oideachais speisialta & ceol. Is aoibhinn léi bheith ag obair le páistí.
Ina ham saor is maith léi bheith amach ag siúil nó ag rothaíocht nó ag ceol. Tá ceathrar clainne aici agus dhá chait!

An Rúnaí Siobhán

For the past 12 years, Siobhán has been the heartbeat of our school office—warm, energetic, and always ready with a smile. She brings incredible commitment to her role and a genuine love for the children, helping our school run smoothly every day. A keen sports enthusiast, Siobhán’s enthusiasm and drive shine through in everything she does.

Naíonáin Shóisir

Special Needs Assistant/Cúntóirí: Múinteoir Cathy

Cathy brings over 11 years of experience as a Special Needs Assistant in the primary school sector, where she has supported children’s learning, development, and inclusion through a holistic, movement-based approach
Cathy is passionate about promoting inclusive education and supporting children to reach their full potential through movement, play, and creativity.

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Múinteoir Petra Príomhoide/Principal

Originally from Galway and a graduate of Mary Immaculate College, I took up the role of principal here in 2024. I’m deeply passionate about inclusion, special education, and supporting every child to reach their full potential. Having completed further study in Special and Inclusive Education at UCD, I’m committed to fostering a school environment where all children feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.

This informal gathering is open to the public, and we warmly welcome members of the community to join us in celebrating the rich musical traditions of Ireland. Children begin learning the tin whistle in First Class, progress to sight-reading in Second Class, and from Third Class onwards are offered a choice of musical instruments to further develop their skills.

Ceol na Cruaiche offers our pupils a wonderful opportunity to perform in a relaxed setting and share their love of music with the wider community.

Kids sport team

We strive to create a small Gaeltacht in our school and in the surrounding area. We aim to instill a positive attitude and love for the Irish language and Irish culture in our students and the school community

Kids sport team

The activity focuses on developing essential cycling skills, with a strong emphasis on road safety and responsible cycling.

Through structured workshops, pupils learn the rules of the road, how to navigate safely in traffic, and the importance of wearing appropriate safety gear.

This programme supports our commitment to promoting active, healthy lifestyles while equipping students with lifelong skills.

Irish school sport activities

With the beautiful Greenway surrounding our school, we make the most of it with regular activities and daily walks, keeping minds and bodies active and healthy.

We are proud to offer a wide range of team sports opportunities for our pupils. Our school regularly takes part in the Cumann na mBunscol competitions, fielding teams in Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie.

Throughout the school year, we also welcome visiting coaches who provide expert training in GAA, rugby, and basketball, helping to develop skills, teamwork, and a love of sport among our pupils.