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.

Danny O'Neill boxing champion
18/5/2022
Congratulations to S1 student Danny O’Neill who won Champion of Ulster in his weight on Sunday. Pictured with Danny is Head of PE, Mr Murray. A fantastic achievement....
Souvenir Jersey presented to Peter
16/5/2022
The S4 pupils, who were gathering for the last time as a year group, took the opportunity to present Caretaker Peter Kennedy with a souvenir jersey, to mark his retirement. Pictured with...
S4 pupils celebrate together for the last time as a year group
16/5/2022
Congratulations to everyone involved with the S4 Leavers' Celebration today. It was a wonderful event and it was so nice to see all these lads come together for the last time as a year...
J2 Hurlers in action
13/5/2022
Our J2 McGreevy Cup team were in action today at St Patrick's Armagh winning their first 2 games v Armagh & Magherafelt and losing narrowly to Keady in a great tussle. Maith sibh...