13 May 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 gasraí!
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Souvenir Jersey presented to Peter
16 May 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 Peter is Micheál Kerr, Deputy Head Prefect, and Mr Murray, Head of PE. Peter will be sorely missed by everyone in the Violet Hill Community. He has given remarkable service to the College.
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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 Peter is Micheál Kerr, Deputy Head Prefect, and Mr Murray, Head of PE. Peter will be sorely missed by everyone in the Violet Hill Community. He has given remarkable service to the College.
S4 pupils celebrate together for the last time as a year group
16 May 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 group. The event began in the Assembly Hall with some lovely background music provided by the Traditional Group. The S4 pupils then made their way to the Chapel for a beautiful service, thanks to the Religious Department for organising the Liturgy and to the Music Department for organising the Music. After t
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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 group. The event began in the Assembly Hall with some lovely background music provided by the Traditional Group. The S4 pupils then made their way to the Chapel for a beautiful service, thanks to the Religious Department for organising the Liturgy and to the Music Department for organising the Music. After t
VHC in the 1901 & 1911 National Census - A Talk by Martin Goss
29 April 2022
Monday May 2nd 2022: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Martin Goss entitled “St Colman’s College in the 1901 & 1911 National Census” looking at the building and residents of the College in that period. Martin Goss is a former History teacher in St Colman’s and Secretary of the Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with a start at 7:30pm sharp.
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Monday May 2nd 2022: @7:30pm The Society will host an online lecture by Martin Goss entitled “St Colman’s College in the 1901 & 1911 National Census” looking at the building and residents of the College in that period. Martin Goss is a former History teacher in St Colman’s and Secretary of the Dromore Diocesan Historical Society Access to the event will be available from 7:20pm with a start at 7:30pm sharp.
Graham Group visits the College
5 April 2022
Many thanks to Attracta and Darren from Graham Group UK who visited the College today, to speak to our S3 and S4 Construction students about some of their current projects and routes into working in the Construction industry.
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Many thanks to Attracta and Darren from Graham Group UK who visited the College today, to speak to our S3 and S4 Construction students about some of their current projects and routes into working in the Construction industry.
Frank Diamond delivers passionate presentation
5 April 2022
Sincere thanks to Frank Diamond, representing ALPS, who visited the College this week to speak to students in Year 13 and 14 about Mental Health, Resilience and Faith. It was an inspirational presentation and the students thoroughly enjoyed taking the time to listen to Frank speaking, and singing in such a passionate way. Exerpt from the ALPS organisation The Vision of our Organisation ? Is that All Lives are Precious is a provider of specific front-line services of excellence
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Sincere thanks to Frank Diamond, representing ALPS, who visited the College this week to speak to students in Year 13 and 14 about Mental Health, Resilience and Faith. It was an inspirational presentation and the students thoroughly enjoyed taking the time to listen to Frank speaking, and singing in such a passionate way. Exerpt from the ALPS organisation The Vision of our Organisation ? Is that All Lives are Precious is a provider of specific front-line services of excellence
Captain and Vice Captains line up for Final
3 April 2022
The Oisín McGrath Finalists lined up for their customary pre Final club clours photograph today. Also photographed were Captain Aaron Haughey who is a player at the Crossmaglen Rangers Club, Vice Captain Dara McAleenan who plays for St Patrick's, Drumgath and Martin McKinley who plays for Mullaghbawn Cúchullan GAA. We are very proud of these fine ambassadors and we wish them well on Thursday 7th April as they take on St Patrick's, Cavan in the Oisín McGrath Final a
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The Oisín McGrath Finalists lined up for their customary pre Final club clours photograph today. Also photographed were Captain Aaron Haughey who is a player at the Crossmaglen Rangers Club, Vice Captain Dara McAleenan who plays for St Patrick's, Drumgath and Martin McKinley who plays for Mullaghbawn Cúchullan GAA. We are very proud of these fine ambassadors and we wish them well on Thursday 7th April as they take on St Patrick's, Cavan in the Oisín McGrath Final a
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Spring Concert returns to a packed audience
7 April 2022
The Spring Concert at Violet Hill returned last night to a packed audience of thrilled family and friends. The sounds were fantastic and it was very evident that there was an enormous volume of work put in, in preparation for the event. Thank you to Miss Frame and Mr Doran for all their tireless work.
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The Spring Concert at Violet Hill returned last night to a packed audience of thrilled family and friends. The sounds were fantastic and it was very evident that there was an enormous volume of work put in, in preparation for the event. Thank you to Miss Frame and Mr Doran for all their tireless work.
Violet Hill footballers to compete in Oisín McGrath Showpiece
7 April 2022
Good luck to the Oisiín McGrath Panel, led by Mr Henry, Mr McLaughlin and Mr McCulla, who will represent the College in the Final this afternoon in Inniskeen. This team has trained exceptionally hard and is enjoying getting back to football having missed so much during the Pandemic. St Patrick's College, Cavan will be tough opponents but this promises to be a mouthwatering tie between two stalwarts of Ulster Schools football.
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Good luck to the Oisiín McGrath Panel, led by Mr Henry, Mr McLaughlin and Mr McCulla, who will represent the College in the Final this afternoon in Inniskeen. This team has trained exceptionally hard and is enjoying getting back to football having missed so much during the Pandemic. St Patrick's College, Cavan will be tough opponents but this promises to be a mouthwatering tie between two stalwarts of Ulster Schools football.
BTEC students present cheque to Hospice for £830
25 March 2022
We were delighted to present Sarah from Southern Area Hospice with £830 today. This money was the proceeds from our BTEC Sport Unit 23 Fun Run and S1 Blitz events. We are lucky to have such great lads, capable of delivering two wonderful events in aid of a richly deserving cause.
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We were delighted to present Sarah from Southern Area Hospice with £830 today. This money was the proceeds from our BTEC Sport Unit 23 Fun Run and S1 Blitz events. We are lucky to have such great lads, capable of delivering two wonderful events in aid of a richly deserving cause.
