Éalú was launched in early 2022. Built by volunteers, as part of a Seol Sionna community project. Project was tutored by Stephen Morris and James Madigan in Kilrush Boatyard, Co. Clare, Ireland. The project was funded by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. Seol Sionna also built and runs a traditional gaff-rigged cutter out of Kilrush.