St. Colman’s College, Newry

I am very pleased to introduce St. Colman’s College to you. Known throughout Ireland and beyond as Violet Hill College, it is a school which dates back 200 years to 1823 when it was established as the Dromore Diocesan Seminary. 

St. Colman’s is characterised by excellent academic achievements and by the wide range of extra-curricular activities that its dedicated and hardworking staff provide for all our students, which include sport, music, drama and debating to name a few.  We are very proud of the warm, caring and friendly atmosphere of the College; the opportunities for each student to reach his full academic and extracurricular potential and the magnificent facilities and surroundings all who come to the school enjoy. 

The students who attend the College are friendly, open and very proud of their school. There is a happy and positive atmosphere which is a consequence of the excellent relationships that exist between staff, pupils and parents/guardians.  We are committed to working in partnership with our parents/guardians to ensure that their high expectations are met through excellent examination results, alongside diverse and high-quality extra-curricular activities.  All that is provided in the College ensures that each student has every opportunity to meet his potential and realise his gifts and talents to the full in a supportive and caring environment. 

I hope that through our website, you will get a sense of the rich and diverse nature of College life. 

Cormac McKinney, Principal