St. Colman’s College in Newry

St.Colman’s College was founded by Fr. J.S. Keenan in William Street, Newry in 1823 as the Dromore Diocesan Seminary. The Education Commissioners’ Enquiry of 1824 recorded an enrolment of some 40 students. Known throughout Ireland as Violet Hill, the College has occupied its magnificent rural setting since 1829.

Inaugural VHC Inter Schools Meet enjoyed by all
12/6/2022
We were delighted to welcome Abbey Grammar School, St Joseph's High School Newry, Shimna Integrated College, St Patrick's Grammar Armagh and St Paul's High School...
McGreevy Hurlers do themselves proud
8/6/2022
Hard luck to Mr Rodgers and his Year 8 and 9 hurling charges as they narrowly lost out to Our Lady's and St Patrick's Knock in the Semi Final of the McGreevy Cup. The lads put a...
Sportsweek 2022 is a major success
4/6/2022
St Colman's College has hosted a 'Sportsweek' over the past two years. This 4 day long event has been a great success; wherby each year group has gheir own day in the sun (or...
Oisín Quinn (trombone) awarded Best Woodwind/Brass Player
2/6/2022
Congratulations to Yr10 Oisín Quinn(trombone)on being awarded Best Woodwind/Brass Player in the EA Music Service South Ulster Academy Orchestra. Oisín is a pupil of EAMS...