20 May 2017
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Violet Hill to honour Hogan Cup History Makers
20 May 2017
Friday 26th May promises to be a wonderful occasion at St Colman's College, Newry. Many of the men who contributed to the first ever Hogan Cup victory will be in attendance at a very special event to commemorate their heroics. This year is the 50th anniversary of the trail blazing team. The team was led by Fr John Treanor and Mr Gerry O'Neill and captained by Noel Moore. This formidable side was made up of players from Down and Armagh and will always be remembered across Ireland as a
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Friday 26th May promises to be a wonderful occasion at St Colman's College, Newry. Many of the men who contributed to the first ever Hogan Cup victory will be in attendance at a very special event to commemorate their heroics. This year is the 50th anniversary of the trail blazing team. The team was led by Fr John Treanor and Mr Gerry O'Neill and captained by Noel Moore. This formidable side was made up of players from Down and Armagh and will always be remembered across Ireland as a
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Year 6 for Campa Chormaic at VHC
19 May 2017
The team at Campa Chormaic, many of whom have been involved with the unique summer camp since it was brought to Castlewellan in 2009, are greatly anticipating the 6th year of the camp here at the College. Since Campa Chormaic was rolled out at the College in 2012 hundreds of boys and girls from throughout Down and Armagh and indeed from even further afield have loved the experience. Campa Chormaic was set up in memory of Tyrone All Ireland winning footballer Cormac McAnallen who died sudd
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The team at Campa Chormaic, many of whom have been involved with the unique summer camp since it was brought to Castlewellan in 2009, are greatly anticipating the 6th year of the camp here at the College. Since Campa Chormaic was rolled out at the College in 2012 hundreds of boys and girls from throughout Down and Armagh and indeed from even further afield have loved the experience. Campa Chormaic was set up in memory of Tyrone All Ireland winning footballer Cormac McAnallen who died sudd
Jack O'Farrell and Eoghan Byrne are champions
19 May 2017
What a weekend at Antrim Forum! Friday night began brilliantly as Jack O'Farrell was crowned 3000m Intermediate Boys Ulster champion. If that wasn't enough excitement to take back from the Ulsters Saturday was arguably even better as S2 pupil Eoghan Byrne won 400m Ulster Intermediate title and to cap it all off set a new Ulster Schools' record too. Well done to all involved. Pictured left is Jack and right is Eoghan.
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What a weekend at Antrim Forum! Friday night began brilliantly as Jack O'Farrell was crowned 3000m Intermediate Boys Ulster champion. If that wasn't enough excitement to take back from the Ulsters Saturday was arguably even better as S2 pupil Eoghan Byrne won 400m Ulster Intermediate title and to cap it all off set a new Ulster Schools' record too. Well done to all involved. Pictured left is Jack and right is Eoghan.
Violet Hill reaches the Brock Cup Final
11 April 2017
A selection of J3 and S1 footballers at St Colman's College are preparing for a Brock Cup Final having defeated St Patrick's Academy, Dungannon in their Semi Final match on 4th April. The boys from Down and Armagh are pictured here in their club colours. The club jersey photo has been taken a number of times over the past few years as different teams have made it to finals. Clubs represented; Back row L-R Glenn John Mitchel's GAA, Clann Eireann, St Peter's, Lurgan,
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A selection of J3 and S1 footballers at St Colman's College are preparing for a Brock Cup Final having defeated St Patrick's Academy, Dungannon in their Semi Final match on 4th April. The boys from Down and Armagh are pictured here in their club colours. The club jersey photo has been taken a number of times over the past few years as different teams have made it to finals. Clubs represented; Back row L-R Glenn John Mitchel's GAA, Clann Eireann, St Peter's, Lurgan,
EYP team prevails again - report by S3 pupil Caolan McNally
11 April 2017
Packed tightly into a minibus barrelling down the dual carriageway towards Belfast for the Northern Ireland regional forum of the European Youth Parliament, the team from St Colmans College Newry knew that there was still time for some frantic last minute research and rehearsal of speeches. Captained by Caolan McNally and co-captain Cuan Hosty Blaney, the team rallied together the last of their speeches before fixing their uniforms to an acceptably parliamentary standard and disembarking the bus
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Packed tightly into a minibus barrelling down the dual carriageway towards Belfast for the Northern Ireland regional forum of the European Youth Parliament, the team from St Colmans College Newry knew that there was still time for some frantic last minute research and rehearsal of speeches. Captained by Caolan McNally and co-captain Cuan Hosty Blaney, the team rallied together the last of their speeches before fixing their uniforms to an acceptably parliamentary standard and disembarking the bus
Evin Crummie starring for Ulster Rugby
10 April 2017
S4 pupil Evin Crummie was congratulated by Principal Mr McKinney and Head of PE Mr Murray today. Armagh RFC player Evin is making great strides in the oval ball game and has been recently selected for the Ulster U19 team having graduated with flying colours from the U18 team which he represented with aplomb last summer. Evin formerly played Gaelic Football at the College and won an Ulster Colleges medal in 2012. Unfortunately for the football coaches at Violet Hill Evin had to shift his focus to
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S4 pupil Evin Crummie was congratulated by Principal Mr McKinney and Head of PE Mr Murray today. Armagh RFC player Evin is making great strides in the oval ball game and has been recently selected for the Ulster U19 team having graduated with flying colours from the U18 team which he represented with aplomb last summer. Evin formerly played Gaelic Football at the College and won an Ulster Colleges medal in 2012. Unfortunately for the football coaches at Violet Hill Evin had to shift his focus to
Annual Whole School Sponsored Walk and Mass is enjoyed
10 April 2017
Last Tuesday the whole school community gathered for our Annual Sponsored Walk and Mass. The weather stayed dry and we all enjoyed a lovely walk down to Newry Cathedral. College Chaplain Canon Hackett said Mass and the liturgy was organised by Miss McKee and the RE Department. Our students were, as always, fine ambassadors for Violet Hill on the day. All proceeds raised through the Trocaire Appeal will go to St Leo's, Lodwar.
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Last Tuesday the whole school community gathered for our Annual Sponsored Walk and Mass. The weather stayed dry and we all enjoyed a lovely walk down to Newry Cathedral. College Chaplain Canon Hackett said Mass and the liturgy was organised by Miss McKee and the RE Department. Our students were, as always, fine ambassadors for Violet Hill on the day. All proceeds raised through the Trocaire Appeal will go to St Leo's, Lodwar.
Kasper congratulated on his Yafta Award
10 April 2017
Vice Principal Mr Doyle and J1 Year Head Mrs Grant met and congratulated Year 8 pupil Kasper Andreasen who was recently award a 'YAFTA.' This award was presented in recognition for the oustanding work Kasper has done for the Angel Wishes charity in the past year.
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Vice Principal Mr Doyle and J1 Year Head Mrs Grant met and congratulated Year 8 pupil Kasper Andreasen who was recently award a 'YAFTA.' This award was presented in recognition for the oustanding work Kasper has done for the Angel Wishes charity in the past year.
Spring Concert tonight at the College
29 March 2017
Wednesday March 29 @ 7.30pm Parents, staff, pupils (past and present) and friends of Violet Hill are cordially invited to the annual Spring Concert on Wednesday March 29 2@ 7.30pm. The concert should last approximately 90 minutes and promises a variety of musical styles performed by our orchestra, traditional group, concert band, big band and ensembles as well as our choir. All donations on the evening will go towards School Funds. Anyo
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Wednesday March 29 @ 7.30pm Parents, staff, pupils (past and present) and friends of Violet Hill are cordially invited to the annual Spring Concert on Wednesday March 29 2@ 7.30pm. The concert should last approximately 90 minutes and promises a variety of musical styles performed by our orchestra, traditional group, concert band, big band and ensembles as well as our choir. All donations on the evening will go towards School Funds. Anyo
