Scoil Mochua opened in September 1985 in two prefabs with 49 pupils and two teachers - Mr Doohan and Ms Farrell. During the year the 16 classroom school was built and occupied in September 1986. The school was officially opened by the then Minister for Education Mary O' Rourke in 1987.
The school population grew rapidly in the following years and a new extension comprising 6 classrooms and a gymnasium was added in 2004. The children's play area and the grounds around the school were also significantly enhanced during the build. The official opening ceremony was performed by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney.
In 2009, we bid farewell to Mr Doohan as he retired. Mr Ryan took over as principal, with Ms Farrell continuing as Deputy Principal until Christmas 2011 when she too retired.
The school population grew rapidly in the following years and a new extension comprising 6 classrooms and a gymnasium was added in 2004. The children's play area and the grounds around the school were also significantly enhanced during the build. The official opening ceremony was performed by the Tanaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney.
In 2009, we bid farewell to Mr Doohan as he retired. Mr Ryan took over as principal, with Ms Farrell continuing as Deputy Principal until Christmas 2011 when she too retired.
Ms. Jenny Corr is now our Deputy Principal and Ms. Catherine Carragher is our Principal. In 2011, three classrooms were added to the senior corridor and in 2015 a further 3 resource rooms were added. Current accommodation comprises 25 classrooms, 6 resource rooms, a Literacy Chill Out Room (also known as the Multi Purpose Room), a general purpose hall, a sensory room and a gymnasium.
We are located in the townland of Aghards, in the historical town of Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Scoil Mochua, or Aghards as it is known locally, is a co-educational, catholic primary school. In 2025, we have over 660 children, and a staff consisting of 35 teachers, a principal, a deputy principal, 3 SNAs, 2 office staff and a caretaker.
We aim to provide an equal educational experience for all of our pupils regardless of gender, race, religious affiliation, intellectual ability or family circumstances. The school recognises the uniqueness of each child and aims to nurture all dimensions of his or her life.
Scoil Mochua welcomes and encourages the co-operation and involvement of parents and guardians in the education of their children and acknowledges the significant benefits of effective partnership between school, home and Board of Management.
Scoil Mochua, or Aghards as it is known locally, is a co-educational, catholic primary school. In 2025, we have over 660 children, and a staff consisting of 35 teachers, a principal, a deputy principal, 3 SNAs, 2 office staff and a caretaker.
We aim to provide an equal educational experience for all of our pupils regardless of gender, race, religious affiliation, intellectual ability or family circumstances. The school recognises the uniqueness of each child and aims to nurture all dimensions of his or her life.
Scoil Mochua welcomes and encourages the co-operation and involvement of parents and guardians in the education of their children and acknowledges the significant benefits of effective partnership between school, home and Board of Management.
