24 February 2014
It has been announced that the College will meet Omagh CBS this Tuesday at 12pm in Emyvale, Co Monaghan In the MacRory Cup Quarter Final replay. Pat Mc Eneaney is to referee the fixture. We wish all those involved good luck.
News
Another MacRory Cup Thriller ends in stalemate
22 February 2014
Omagh CBS 1-12 St Colman’s Newry 1-12 It took two games to separate St Patrick’s Academy and Abbey CBS in the Danske Bank MacRory Cup quarter-finals and it will take two as well to decide another Tyrone v Newry quarter-final. However five minutes into the second half of Saturday afternoon’s tie in Clones, the talk was all about an all-Tyrone semi-final with Omagh CBS moving into a 1-11 to 1-3 lead against St Colman’s College. Omagh were facing the breeze for that second half, but hit the ground
Read More
Omagh CBS 1-12 St Colman’s Newry 1-12 It took two games to separate St Patrick’s Academy and Abbey CBS in the Danske Bank MacRory Cup quarter-finals and it will take two as well to decide another Tyrone v Newry quarter-final. However five minutes into the second half of Saturday afternoon’s tie in Clones, the talk was all about an all-Tyrone semi-final with Omagh CBS moving into a 1-11 to 1-3 lead against St Colman’s College. Omagh were facing the breeze for that second half, but hit the ground
Proud of our links with Salmanca
21 February 2014
With Spanish being a thriving subject in the College it is no surprise that many of our past pupils have found themselves deciding to study in the beautiful city of Salamanca during their University years. It was in this spirit of great admiration for the ancient city that Mr Toner decided to plan a trip for our 6th form pupils to this popular part of Spain. The young men of Violet Hill, accompanied by 4 young ladies from Our Lady's Grammar School, not only enjoyed the company of Mr Toner and Mr
Read More
With Spanish being a thriving subject in the College it is no surprise that many of our past pupils have found themselves deciding to study in the beautiful city of Salamanca during their University years. It was in this spirit of great admiration for the ancient city that Mr Toner decided to plan a trip for our 6th form pupils to this popular part of Spain. The young men of Violet Hill, accompanied by 4 young ladies from Our Lady's Grammar School, not only enjoyed the company of Mr Toner and Mr
S3 Pupil Colum McNally showcases his projects online
21 February 2014
Congratulations to S3 pupil Colum McNally who was a natural whilst appearing on Destination Newry's popular online TV show with Rowan Hand this week. Colum was invited for interview in relation to his Arkwright Scholarship, his recent address to EPGNI at Queens and his AS Design and Technology 'Post Driver' project. Congratulations also to Head of Techology and Design Mr Barton and departmental colleagues who have guided Colum along this pathway so well.
Read More
Congratulations to S3 pupil Colum McNally who was a natural whilst appearing on Destination Newry's popular online TV show with Rowan Hand this week. Colum was invited for interview in relation to his Arkwright Scholarship, his recent address to EPGNI at Queens and his AS Design and Technology 'Post Driver' project. Congratulations also to Head of Techology and Design Mr Barton and departmental colleagues who have guided Colum along this pathway so well.
MacRory Cup QF - Ádh Mór Oraibh
21 February 2014
All at the College wish our senior footballers every good fortune tomorrow in the famous GAA surrounds of Clones, Co Monaghan. Our team managed by Mr Murray and coached by Mr Mussen and Mr Sweeney will be hoping for a repeat of the 'never say die' attitude shown v St Ciaran's, Ballygawley in our previous knock out match. The panel of players, guided by their mentors, have trained diligently since September - over holiday periods and on weekends so they deserve any rub of Monaghan green that migh
Read More
All at the College wish our senior footballers every good fortune tomorrow in the famous GAA surrounds of Clones, Co Monaghan. Our team managed by Mr Murray and coached by Mr Mussen and Mr Sweeney will be hoping for a repeat of the 'never say die' attitude shown v St Ciaran's, Ballygawley in our previous knock out match. The panel of players, guided by their mentors, have trained diligently since September - over holiday periods and on weekends so they deserve any rub of Monaghan green that migh
Spain trip - muy bien!
19 February 2014
Some of our pupils settled back into school today having enjoyed a few days in the beautiful Spanish City of Salamanca. Thanks to Mr Toner for organising the trip and thanks also to our finest ambassadors - our pupils.
Read More
Some of our pupils settled back into school today having enjoyed a few days in the beautiful Spanish City of Salamanca. Thanks to Mr Toner for organising the trip and thanks also to our finest ambassadors - our pupils.
MacRory footballers prepare for Clones for Quarter Final
18 February 2014
Our senior footballers will meet Omagh CBS in Clones, Co Monaghan this Saturday at 2pm. A big crowd is expected to travel to the impressive Co Monaghan venue. Our players have graduated to this knock out match by virtue of a hard fought win against St Ciaran's, Ballygawley. We wish Mr Murray, Mr Mussen, Mr Sweeney and team the best.
Read More
Our senior footballers will meet Omagh CBS in Clones, Co Monaghan this Saturday at 2pm. A big crowd is expected to travel to the impressive Co Monaghan venue. Our players have graduated to this knock out match by virtue of a hard fought win against St Ciaran's, Ballygawley. We wish Mr Murray, Mr Mussen, Mr Sweeney and team the best.
Canon Jameson puts together Major General Ross Exhibition
14 February 2014
Canon Jameson of Kilbroney Church of Ireland, Rostrevor put together an historical exhibition at the request of the Fiddler's Green Festival Committee. The Committee decided on a commemoration of one of their more famous parishioners Major General Ross. The exhibition proved to be a major attraction and of significant interest that the committee decided to open it to a wider audience. The idea was born that it would circulate to local schools to educate students abo
Read More
Canon Jameson of Kilbroney Church of Ireland, Rostrevor put together an historical exhibition at the request of the Fiddler's Green Festival Committee. The Committee decided on a commemoration of one of their more famous parishioners Major General Ross. The exhibition proved to be a major attraction and of significant interest that the committee decided to open it to a wider audience. The idea was born that it would circulate to local schools to educate students abo
Violet Hill to host Campa Chormaic 2014
12 February 2014
St Colman's College is delighted to announce that it will be the venue once again for Campa Chormaic, An tIúr & Múrna (Campa Chormaic, Newry and Mourne.) This will be the 3rd succesive year the that Armagh Road school has played host to the increasingly popular summer Camp. College Principal Mr McKinney confirmed that he and the Board of Governors would be delighted to welcome kids to the Camp from the 30th june until 4th July 2014. The Camp last year attracted 166 particpants which was an i
Read More
St Colman's College is delighted to announce that it will be the venue once again for Campa Chormaic, An tIúr & Múrna (Campa Chormaic, Newry and Mourne.) This will be the 3rd succesive year the that Armagh Road school has played host to the increasingly popular summer Camp. College Principal Mr McKinney confirmed that he and the Board of Governors would be delighted to welcome kids to the Camp from the 30th june until 4th July 2014. The Camp last year attracted 166 particpants which was an i
