The aim of the Naíscoil is to enhance, through the medium of Irish, the development and education of children under statutory school age by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children by:- 2.1 further developing the growth of the Irish-medium sector by establishing a naíscoil in Keady 2.2 supporting the role of IME by developing an Irish-speaking community and Irish–speaking families in Keady 2.3 ensuring that Naíscoil an Chéide is adequately resourced to meet the demands of those interested in IM education in Keady and its surrounding area; 2.4 assisting parents and carers of IME children to support their children’s learning; 2.5 availing of the naíscoil as a mechanism to develop the role of the IME as a focus for learning in the community and as a focus of making the community of Keady aware of the many advantages of IME; 2.6 offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of 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; 2.7 encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of such children and their families in the local areas; 2.8 supporting the values and principles of the DHSS. The advancement of education