The start of the Naíonra year brings a mix of nerves and tears - affecting not only the children but their parents too. But in the space of a few short miraculous months, we see the children grow in confidence, learn new skills, new words as Gaeilge and make new friends. All the important routines are now well established from putting on coats to eating lunch. Playing The Three Little Pigs, hiding under blankets at Halloween and dressing up as Mammy Clause for Christmas… It's all happening through play, song and fun.