Under 16 Team progress to Herald Cup Semi Final

Played at Pearse Óg GFC in Armagh, St Paul’s played against the wind in the first half, and with a great work ethic St Paul’s went in leading at half time by four points. Half time: St Paul’s Bessbrook 0-10 St Patrick’s Keady 1-3 The second half was also a very close encounter. St Paul’s were never […]

Gaelic Football, Herald Cup, Sport, Students, Success

St Paul’s remain unbeaten in MacRory!

St Paul’s began their third game in the competition with two wins out of two, and although the game ended in a draw, and the Bessbrook men remain unbeaten, they’ll be disappointed to have not secured a victory in this well fought game. Played at Pearse Óg GFC in Armagh, it was never going to be […]

Gaelic Football, MacRory, News, Sport, Students

Follow our blog from France and Switzerland

Day 6 Checked out of hotel at 10 .30 Headed to Oparinor shopping centre to spend our last remaining euros and experience French shopping. Checked in at 1. 30 pm for our return flight to Dublin. All arrived back safely but very tired at St Pauls at 7pm On behalf of myself and the other […]

Announcements, French, Languages, School Visits, Students, Trips, Visits

St Paul’s promotes ‘Match for Michaela’

Pictured above is Ciaran McKeever (Armagh Captain & Ulster player), Ciaron O’Hanlon (St Paul’s MacRory Cup Captain), Kathy Toal (St Paul’s Girls team Vice-Captain) and Michaela Downey (PE teacher). All-Ireland Champions DONEGAL v Interprovincial Champions ULSTER The ‘Match for Michaela’ will take place on Saturday 3rd November in Casement Park, Belfast. Adults – £10 / […]

Gaelic Football, Sport, Staff, Students

Gate proceeds donated to Hospice

Cathal Murray (Head of PE & Sport at St Colman’s College), Ciaron O’Hanlon (St Paul’s Bessbrook Captain), Michael Finnegan (St Colman’s College Captain) and John Rafferty (Head of PE & Sport at St Paul’s Bessbrook), present a £1,000 cheque to Sarah Colgan from the Southern Area Hospice. The money was gathered from the entrance fee to […]

Gaelic Football, Hospice, MacRory, Staff, Students

Girls selected for Northern Ireland Netball Squad

Pictured above are the Girls that were selected for the NNI (Netball Northern Ireland) under 13 Southern Development Squad.  From left to right: Ciara Jones, Georgia Smith, Katie Boyle, Rose Duffy, Aoife Fearon and Eilis Quinn.

Netball, Sport, Students

Hallowe’en Poetry Competition Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the Library Hallowe’en Poetry Competition. Year 8 Boys winners: 1st Fionntan Evans 08/43    2nd Patrick Conlon 08/57    3rd Dylan McAteer 08/80 Year 8 Girls winners: 1st Chloe Quinn 08/33    2nd Katie Burns 08/27    Joint 3rd Kerri Boyle 08/33 and Sarah Trainor 08/91 Learning Support Centre: Joint 1st […]

Halloween, Library, Students

St Paul’s students question local councillors

Pictured are students Oisín Groom (left), Anastasia Ní Riabhaigh (centre) and the Lord Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, Councillor John McArdle (right). Anastasia Ní Riabhaigh writes about a recent opportunity she had to discuss issues with local councillors, and how frustrating it can be to get a direct answer. On Tuesday 16 October my […]

Environment & Society, Events, Politics, Students

‘One More Day…’

As we prepare for the final performance of Les Misérables tonight, have a look at our special ‘Meet the Cast’ video below. And our clever students have created their own rendition of chart topping Gangnam Style giving you a sneak peek of their fun during rehearsals The Cast of Les Misérables – Gangnam Style from […]

Drama, Les Misérables, Music, School Musical, Students

Under 14’s Win Mulholland Cup

Richard Keenan is presented with the Mulholland Cup by the manager of St Paul’s Lurgan, Martin McMahon.  Richard Keenan (centre), Fergal Gregory (left) and Ciaran Gribben (right) with the Mulholland Cup.   St Paul’s Bessbrook U14’s in action against St Paul’s Lurgan U14’s.

Gaelic Football, Sport, Students, Success