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.

NOTICE: How to collect results!!
8/8/2022
Results will be distributed from the College Assembly Hall. A2 and AS results will be available on Tuesday 16th August 2022 from 9.00am to 10:30am. GCSE results will be available on...
Farewell to our Retirees!
29/6/2022
Many thanks to (Pictured L-R alongside Principal Mr McKInney) Mr Barton, Mrs Storrie and Mr Kennedy for all their dedication to Violet Hill. We wish them all the very best in their...
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...