{"id":233,"date":"2025-08-08T17:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T17:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/?page_id=233"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:18:19","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/?page_id=233","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Meet The Team<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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M\u00fainteoir \u00cdde<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Na\u00edon\u00e1in Sh\u00f3isir\/Junior Infants<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Is mise M\u00fainteoir \u00cdde. I mbliana t\u00e1im ag m\u00faineadh na Na\u00edon\u00e1in Sh\u00f3isearacha. Is as baile beag darbh ainm Rosmuc i gConamara m\u00e9 agus is aoibhinn liom a bheith ag m\u00faineadh agus ag spreagadh p\u00e1ist\u00ed chun muin\u00edn a choth\u00fa sa Ghaeilge. Nuair nach mb\u00edm ag m\u00faineadh, is bre\u00e1 liom peil a imirt agus ceol a sheinm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Fhaol\u00e1in<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Na\u00edon\u00e1in Shinsir<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Is mise M\u00fainteoir\u00a0M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Fhaol\u00e1in. Is as Tuar\u00a0Mhic \u00c9adaigh m\u00e9 agus t\u00e1im\u00a0ag m\u00faineadh anseo i nGaeilscoil na Cruaiche\u00a0\u00f3 2013. Chaith m\u00e9 tr\u00e9imhse ama ag m\u00faineadh i mBaile \u00c1tha\u00a0Cliath, Tiobraid \u00c1rann, Gaillimh agus\u00a0thar lear.\u00a0Is bre\u00e1 liom\u00a0an m\u00fainteoireacht\u00a0mar n\u00ed mar an gc\u00e9anna a bh\u00edonn chuile l\u00e1. Lasmuigh\u00a0den scoil agus\u00a0an obair is bre\u00e1 liom\u00a0a bheith\u00a0ag rotha\u00edocht, ag si\u00fal agus\u00a0ag l\u00e9amh. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir\u00ed Tracey\/Marie<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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F\u00e1ilte go Rang a hAon!<\/p>

T\u00e1 \u00e1thas orainn a bheith ag m\u00faineadh Rang a hAon i gcomhphost i mbliana. Sa seomra ranga, tugaimid t\u00fas \u00e1ite don fhoghlaim ghn\u00edomhach, don chruthaitheacht agus don chomhoibri\u00fa. Spreagaimid na p\u00e1ist\u00ed le fiosracht a l\u00e9iri\u00fa, a gcuid smaointe a roinnt agus f\u00e1s i dtimpeallacht at\u00e1 dearfach agus spreag\u00fail.<\/p>

T\u00e1imid ag s\u00fail le bliain l\u00e1n le spraoi, cairdeas agus foghlaim le ch\u00e9ile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir Neasa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rang 2<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rugadh agus t\u00f3gadh m\u00e9 i gcro\u00edl\u00e1r Chonamara i gCo.na Gaillimhe. Is cainteoir d\u00fachais Gaeilge m\u00e9. T\u00e1 m\u00e9 an-phaiseanta faoin\u00e1r dteanga agus gcult\u00far. Is bre\u00e1 liom a bheith ag l\u00e9amh, ag si\u00fal ach go h\u00e1irithe c\u00farsa\u00ed sp\u00f3irt. Thosaigh m\u00e9 ag m\u00faineadh anseo i nGaelscoil na Cruaiche i m\u00ed Me\u00e1n F\u00f3mhair 2020 tar \u00e9is tr\u00e9imhse a chaitheamh ag muineadh i nGaelscoil i nGaillimh agus i mBaile \u00c1tha Cliath.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir Nicola<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rang 3<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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T\u00f3gadh i bPort a Chl\u00f3idh m\u00e9; ceantar Gaeltachta in iarthuaisceart Mhaigh Eo.<\/p>

T\u00e1 mise i gceannas ar an gCoiste Glas sa scoil. T\u00e1 m\u00e9 an-t\u00f3gtha le c\u00farsa\u00ed garra\u00edod\u00f3ireachta, an timpeallacht agus inbhuanaitheacht. Is bre\u00e1 liom a bheith ag obair sa ghaird\u00edn agus is aoibhinnn liom a bheith ag \u00e9isteacht le ceol. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir Colm<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A native of Tuar Mhic \u00c9adaigh in the Gaeltacht, M\u00fainteoir 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\u2019s STEM initiatives, during which time the school has consistently received the STEM Excellence Award.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir Tara<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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M\u00fainteoir 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.<\/p>

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\u2019s annual efforts to support children in need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir M\u00e1ire N\u00ed Chionnaigh <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I rang 6 le M\u00fainteoir M\u00e1ire cuirtear b\u00e9im ar f\u00e9idireachta\u00ed gach p\u00e1iste a choth\u00fa agus a cheili\u00faradh agus iad a r\u00e9iteach don todhcha\u00ed nuair a fh\u00e1gann siad Gaelscoil na Cruaiche.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Meet<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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An Foireann Taca\u00edochta\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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M\u00fainteoir\u00ed Julie\/B\u00e9ibhinn<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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T\u00e1 Julie ag obair sa Ghaelscoil le breis is 20 bliain. T\u00e1 d\u00fail an mh\u00f3r aici san Oideachais speisialta & ceol. Is aoibhinn l\u00e9i bheith ag obair le p\u00e1ist\u00ed.
Ina ham saor is maith l\u00e9i bheith amach ag si\u00fail n\u00f3 ag rotha\u00edocht n\u00f3 ag ceol. T\u00e1 ceathrar clainne aici agus dh\u00e1 chait! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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An R\u00fana\u00ed Siobh\u00e1n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For the past 12 years, Siobh\u00e1n has been the heartbeat of our school office\u2014warm, 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, Siobh\u00e1n\u2019s enthusiasm and drive shine through in everything she does.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Special Needs Assistant\/C\u00fant\u00f3ir\u00ed: M\u00fainteoir Cathy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cathy brings over 11 years of experience as a Special Needs Assistant in the primary school sector, where she has supported children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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M\u00fainteoir Petra Pr\u00edomhoide\/Principal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Originally from Galway and a graduate of Mary Immaculate College, I took up the role of principal here in 2024. I\u2019m 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\u2019m committed to fostering a school environment where all children feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Meet The Team M\u00fainteoir \u00cdde Na\u00edon\u00e1in Sh\u00f3isir\/Junior Infants Is mise M\u00fainteoir \u00cdde. I mbliana t\u00e1im ag m\u00faineadh na Na\u00edon\u00e1in Sh\u00f3isearacha. Is as baile beag darbh ainm Rosmuc i gConamara m\u00e9 agus is aoibhinn liom a bheith ag m\u00faineadh agus ag spreagadh p\u00e1ist\u00ed chun muin\u00edn a choth\u00fa sa Ghaeilge. Nuair nach mb\u00edm ag m\u00faineadh, is bre\u00e1 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-233","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":847,"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/233\/revisions\/847"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelscoil.aellacreativeforce.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}