Coláiste an Eachréidh was founded in August 2006 when it opened its doors to 8 pupils and now, 2024, it has an enrolment of 250 pupils.

Coláiste an Eachréidh is an All-Irish post-primary school under the auspices of Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board.

The recent announcement by the Department of Education and Skills outlining the planned development of a GAELSCOLAÍOCHT campus in Athenry to include the Coláiste and its primary equivalent, Gaelscoil Riada, was welcome news indeed setting out the permanent location for both schools. Currently, the final touches are being added to a planning application.