Who is the principal of Coláiste an Eachréidh?

Emma Ní Riain is the principal of Coláiste an Eachréidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste an Eachréidh a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste an Eachréidh takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste an Eachréidh fee-paying?

No. Coláiste an Eachréidh is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Coláiste an Eachréidh?

Coláiste an Eachréidh has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.

Does Coláiste an Eachréidh teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste an Eachréidh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste an Eachréidh a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste an Eachréidh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste an Eachréidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Eachréidh's roll number, 76102K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Eachréidh?

The closest is Presentation College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste an Eachréidh

Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway

234 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

234 students: 125 girls and 109 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 43
2nd year: 48
3rd year: 29
TY: 35
5th year: 45
6th year: 34

Transition Year: 35 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Coláiste an Eachréidh is a community college (etb) in Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 WD54). Coláiste an Eachréidh has 234 students: 109 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 109 boys, 125 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 76102K

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste an Eachréidh?: Coláiste an Eachréidh is a community college (etb) in Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 WD54).
How many students go to Coláiste an Eachréidh?: Coláiste an Eachréidh has 234 students: 109 boys and 125 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste an Eachréidh?: Emma Ní Riain is the principal of Coláiste an Eachréidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste an Eachréidh a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste an Eachréidh takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste an Eachréidh fee-paying?: No. Coláiste an Eachréidh is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Coláiste an Eachréidh?: Coláiste an Eachréidh has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Coláiste an Eachréidh teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste an Eachréidh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste an Eachréidh have Transition Year?: 35 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
Is Coláiste an Eachréidh a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste an Eachréidh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste an Eachréidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste an Eachréidh's roll number, 76102K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste an Eachréidh?: The closest is Presentation College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste an Eachréidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste an EachréidhThis school		234	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	Yes	No
Presentation CollegeAthenry	1.0 km	1,100	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Clárin CollegeAthenry	1.0 km	1,140	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Calasanctius CollegeOranmore	12.9 km	906	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir	13.1 km	1,269	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct	No	No
Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway	15.9 km	710	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea	16.8 km	749	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Thuama
Baile Átha an Rí
Co. na Gaillimhe
H65WD54

Principal: Emma Ní Riain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 874 590
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaisteaneachreidh.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Coláiste an Eachréidh for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar