1 To strengthen the growth of an Irish-speaking community in the east Belfast area. 2 To encourage holistic development of children within the playgroup. 3 To provide Integrated Irish-medium education at pre-school level for the children of east Belfast are and in doing so promote the growth of Irish-medium Education and Integrated Education. 4 Enhance the development of the Irish language and Irish-medium education of children under statutory school age in preparation for education in an Irish-medium primary school. 5 To offer appropriate play facilities, and to assist parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the Naíscoil, ensuring that the Naíscoil offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means. 6 To encourage the study of the needs of such children and their families and promote public interest in and recognition of such needs of such children and their families in the local area. 7 To support the values and principles of all relevant associated bodies. The advancement of education,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage