Shaun Casey charts the roll of honour list ahead of Sunday’s MacRory Cup final St Colman’s College, Newry (20 titles) NO school has won the MacRory Cup more times than St Colman’s College and they’ve also played in the final more than any other school. The Newry based college has lifted the MacRory Cup 20 […]
St Colman’s walls of memories
St Colman’s Newry are set for a weekend to celebrate 100 years of football. Kevin Franklin and Cathal Murray are past pupils now teaching in the college. They spoke to Michael McMullan… HOW do you wrap up 100 years of football in one night? That’s the conundrum St Colman’s Newry face this weekend as part […]
Another pic on the wall – St Colman’s Hogan Cup triumph 30 years on
Thirty years ago St Colman’s, Newry were on their way to winning the MacRory and Hogan Cup double. Ronan Hamill was the captain and he looks back on the memories of a special year. Michael McMullan writes… THIS St Colman’s Newry success had graft and togetherness as the cornerstones of a group that spent seven […]
STEVEN POACHER: No quick fix to Mourne County ills
THIS week Conor Laverty was announced as the new Down senior manager for the 2023 season. Most outsiders looking in at Down football often wonder what is going on and why can a county with rich tradition and history not be able to compete at the top table. Let me take you back 15 years […]
Murray predicts counter-attacking battle
The clash between St Patrick’s, Armagh and St Colman’s, Newry could be a cagey affair
From St Colman’s to Clones
THERE’S an awe and mystique about St Colman’s, Newry that few schools in Ulster have the ability to replicate.