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West Side StoryOctober 2006

ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2006 Page 1

A very warm welcome to our Annual Prize Giving. The Abbeyschool community gathers tonight to celebrate the manyoutstanding successes of the past year in terms of academicachievements and also in terms of extracurricular activities and ourinvolvement in the wider community.This evening the graduatescelebrate that they achieved the best ‘A’ Level results in the school’shistory. We continue to glow in the success of the MacRory andHogan Cup wins and we applaud all who continue to contribute tothe disadvantaged, locally in our social outreach programme andinternationally in immersion projects to India, Kenya and Zambia.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to our graduates. It is greatto see you back in the Abbey – many, many congratulations on allyour achievements.Also a special welcome back to the Abbey to ourdistinguished guest speaker tonight Brother Edmund Garvey.Brother Garvey taught in the Abbey from 1970 – 1984 leading aninnovative religion department. He was also the community leader inNewry before joining the Province Leadership Team. In 1990 he waselected as assistant to the Congregation Leader in Rome and in1996, the year of the beatification of Blessed Edmund Rice, he waselected Congregation Leader. During these twelve years Br Garveytravelled to all twenty six countries in which the Christian Brothershad missions.

Br Garvey returned to Ireland in 2002 and has served as Director ofCommunications for the Christian Brothers. We are delighted heaccepted our invitation to return to the Abbey and be with us onceagain in the school which remembers him so fondly.

On behalf of the Board of Governors I offer our thanks andappreciation to all associated with tonight’s celebration, past pupils,parents, staff and students.

I wish to thank in a particular way the parents of all the studentsgathered tonight. I thank them for their continued support andloyalty.

I also wish to thank and congratulate the entire staff of the Abbeyfor all their best efforts, commitment and dedication.

In conclusion I hope that you all enjoy the presentation evening andI invite you to join us for light refreshments in the school canteen atthe end of the evening.

Mr Dermot McGovernHeadmaster

Headmaster’s Welcome

ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2006

Mr Dermot McGovern HeadmasterBro. L. S. Kelly Chairman – Board of GovernorsBro. E. Garvey Guest SpeakerMr Arthur Morgan Board of GovernorsMr Sean McAteer Board of GovernorsMr Michael Brady Board of GovernorsMr Danny Gillespie Board of GovernorsMr Gervase Patterson Teacher’s RepresentativeMr Peter Creegan First Trust Bank, NewryMrs Margaret Lane Teaching StaffMs Annelise Reynolds Teaching StaffMr Desmond Tennyson Teaching StaffMr Pat O’Neill Teaching StaffMrs Rosella McCormick Abbey Parent Teacher AssociationMr Aidan O’Rourke Abbey Sports AssociationMr Ronan Ruddy Vice Principal

Introduction and WelcomeMusic Department

Headmaster’s AddressGuest Speaker’s Address

The Presentation CeremoniesAcademic Awards ‘A’ Level Certificates

Best in Subject - ASBest in Subject - A2100% Modules - A23 Grade A Passes - A2Best in Modern Languages - A2Best in School - ASBest in School - A2

Special Awards Christina Fitzsimmons TrophyJohn Grant Memorial AwardT.P. Murphy AwardHead Boy AwardPat Mooney AwardEndeavour Award

Headmaster’s Bursaries Art, Drama, Music and SportScience & Technology

Headmaster’s Presentations and Conclusion

Order of Events

Platform Party


Brother Edmund Garvey was born in Drogheda, Co.Louth. He was second youngest of a family of seven. Forhis education, he attended the local Christian BrothersPrimary and Secondary Schools. He completed hisLeaving Certificate in Colaiste Chiaráin, Bray, Co.Wicklow. He graduated from University College Dublinand did post-graduate studies at The Queen’s University,Belfast and Mount Oliver Institute of Religious Education,Dundalk. He received a Doctor of Humane Letters,Honoris Causa, from Iona College, New Rochelle, NewYork.

He made his Perpetual Profession as a Christian Brotherin 1970. He taught in Belfast and at Abbey GrammarSchool, Newry, 1970-1984. He was Community Leader inNewry before going to Dublin to join the ProvinceLeadership Team of St. Mary’s. In 1990, he was elected anAssistant to the Congregation Leader in Rome and in1996, the year of the beatification of Blessed EdmundRice, he was elected Congregation Leader. In thosetwelve years Brother Garvey travelled from Rome to alltwenty six countries in which the Christian Brothers hadmissions.

He returned to Ireland in 2002 where he has served asDirector of Communications for the Christian Brothersand has chaired a number of committees for the re-organisation of the Christian Brothers Congregation inIreland and England. In 1999, Brother Garvey attendedthe second Vatican Synod on the Church in Europe andmore recently he has been a member of the ReligiousLife Commission of the Conference of Religious ofIreland.

He has the happiest of memories of life and work in thecity of Newry. He remembers his stay here as somethinglike being at home because his father, who came fromsouth Armagh, often spoke of Newry. He remembers TheAbbey as one of the friendliest and most creativeeducational environments in the network of ChristianBrother Schools.

Guest Speaker: Brother Edmund Garvey

Destinations of Year 14 Pupils

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NAME OF STUDENT COURSE CHOSEN LOCATION

David Barron Gap Year Deferred until 2007

Stephen Begley Natural Sciences Cambridge University

Thomas Best Pharmacy John Moore Liverpool

Andrew Boyle Environmental Science UUC Coleraine

David Boyle Finance QUB Belfast

Francis Boyle Pharmacy QUB Belfast

Sean Bradley Gap Year Deferred until 2007

Michael Brady Irish/Celtic Studies QUB Belfast

Patrick Brogan Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Darren Byrne Architecture UUJ Belfast

Paul Byrne Mechanical Engineering UUJ Belfast

Daniel Carroll Mathematical Science U.CD. Dublin

Eugene Campbell Accountancy/Spanish QUB Belfast

John Clarke Law Brunel University

Rodney Conway Gap year Deferred until 2007

Steven Corcoran Law with French Trinity College Dublin

John Corless Psychology QUB Belfast

Shaun Cinnamond Management & Information QUB Belfast

Thomas Courtney Construction Engineering UUJ Belfast

Ali Chaudhry Gap Year Deferred until 2007

Ruairi Cunningham Gap Year Deferred until 2007

Niall Devlin Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Gerard Dickson English/Film Studies QUB Belfast

Mark Digney Teaching St. Mary’s College Belfast

Ciaran Dinsmore Civil & Common Law/Spanish, Deferred until 2007 QUB Belfast

Austin Donnelly Law QUB Belfast

Christopher Donnelly Bio-Medical Science UUC Coleraine

Eoin Duffy Law QUB Belfast

Kevin Dunne History QUB Belfast

Kevin Dyas Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Rhian Ellison Modern History/Politics QUB Belfast

Darren Fegan Accountancy QUB Belfast

Ruairi Gillen Law & Criminology UUJ Belfast

Richard Gilmore Law John Moore Liverpool

Rory Grant Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Seamus Grant Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Daniel Guiney Urban Planning/PD UUJ Belfast

Caolan Hollywood Veterinary Glasgow University

Stephen Hudson Civil Engineering UUJ Belfast

Enda Hughes Accountancy UUJ Belfast

Conor Jackson Environmental Health UUJ Belfast

Donal Kane Law & Accountancy QUB Belfast

Shane Kerr Sports & Exercise Science Loughborough University

Marc Kerrin Radiography UUJ Belfast

Philip Knox English Lit./Lang. Oxford University

Declan Lennon Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Steven Love Ethnomusicology QUB Belfast

Destinations


NAME OF STUDENT COURSE CHOSEN LOCATION

Cathal Magee Construction NKIFHE

Michael Mallon Environmental Health UUJ Belfast

Patrick Malone Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Andrew Marshall Environmental Health UUJ Belfast

Shane Marron Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Neil Marley Optometry UUC Coleraine

Danny McAlinden Law with Politics QUB Belfast

Christopher McAllister Psychology QUB Belfast

Cathal McAnuff Urban Planning/Prop.Dev. UUJ Belfast

Conan McAteer Geography QUB Belfast

John McAteer Geography QUB Belfast

Sean McClory Law Oxford University

Kenneth McConnell Accountancy QUB Belfast

Edward McCullagh Journalism/Spanish Stirling University Scotland

Mark McDowell Law & Criminology Stirling University Scotland

John McEvoy Law QUB Belfast

Ryan McGivern Construction Engineering UUJ Belfast

Mark McGuigan Occupational Therapy York University

Conor McKevitt Modern History Q.U.B. Belfast

Kevin McKernan Liberal Arts St. Mary’s Belfast

Gareth McPolin Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Matthew McPolin Dentistry Trinity College Dublin

Kevin McManus Mathematics Oxford University

Ronan McStay Transport Specialism UUJ Belfast

Daryl McShane HND Foundation Art & Design NKIFHE

Patrick McVeigh Mechanical Engineering QUB Belfast

Paul Moran Technology & Design St. Mary’s Belfast

Declan Morgan Construction Engineering UUJ Belfast

Colm Murney Gap Year Deferred until 2007

Andrew Mullan Drama Q.U.B Belfast

Ian Murphy Irish/Journalism UUC Coleraine

Enda 0’Brien Quantity Surveying UUJ Belfast

Ryan 0’Hare Computer Science QUB Belfast

Michael 0’Hare Engineering Trinity College Dublin

Damian 0’Rourke Communications UUJ Belfast

David Patterson Environmental Planning QUB Belfast

Cailam Quinn Civil Engineering QUB Belfast

Francis Quinn Irish/Celtic Studies QUB Belfast

Aodhan Rafferty Law Trinity College Dublin

Mark Rodgers Drama/Sociology QUB Belfast

Brendan Rooney Psychology QUB Belfast

Darren Rowland Engineering UUJ Belfast

Aidan Rush Sports Science/Management Loughborough University

Michael Stanyer Mechanical Engineering, Deferred for one year Edinburgh University

Joseph Sweeney Construction Engineering, Deferred for one year UUJ Belfast

Turlough Trainor Law Trinity College Dublin

Christopher Woods Law with Politics QUB Belfast

Best in Subject – June 2006 A2These awards are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in each individual subject at A2 Level in June 2006.

Special Academic Achievements

Best in Subject – June 2006 ASThese awards are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in each individual subject at AS Level in June 2006.

Chemistry Kevin O’ReillyFurther Maths Kevin O’ReillyBiology Kevin O’ReillyICT Kevin O’ReillySpanish Kevin O’ReillyDrama Conor McKeownEnglish Literature Conor McKeownMaths Derrick McCarthyBusiness Studies Derrick McCarthy and Patrick McNultyPhysics Patrick McNultyHistory Niall Boyle, Neil McAleenan, Patrick McNultyReligious Education Niall BoyleArt and Design Niall McAleenanEconomics Patrick CunninghamFrench Mark McNultyGeography Niall MulvaneyIrish Patrick TierneyMusic Michael CorcoranPhysical Education Damian KearneyPsychology Conor McCormickSociology Christopher HughesTechnology Michael Murphy

Biology Stephen Begley – Dr. M.Abrahamson Award

This award commemorates Mervyn Abrahamson whograduated from the Abbey in the early 1900s and wholater became an eminent Physician in London.

Chemistry Stephen Begley – Pro. L Abrahamson Award

This award commemorates Leonard Abrahamson, agraduate from the Abbey in the early 1900s who laterbecame President of the Royal College of Physicians.

Maths Stephen Begley – P.A. Sweeney Award

The name of Paddy Sweeney was synonymous with theteaching of Mathematics in the Abbey in the 1940s, 50sand 60s. He took such great enjoyment in solvingproblems and so conveyed this to his students that manywere inspired to follow his footsteps.

Further Maths Stephen Begley – Bro J G Gibbons Award

This award celebrates the memory of Br J G Gibbonswho taught mathematics in the Abbey during the 70’s. Hebrought an energy and dedication to his teaching andextended this to the area of gaelic football in the school.

Physics Kevin McManus – Bro M. K. Farrell Award

Brother M.K. Farrell was a popular and caring teacher inthe Abbey in the 1960s and 70s. His work in the PhysicsLab was matched by his enthusiasm on the playing fieldsand he made a lasting impression in the lives of manyAbbey students.

Business Studies Kevin McManus– Bro J. B. Hynes Award

This award commemorates the life of Brother J.B. Hynes.During his teaching career in the Abbey in the 1960s and70s, he was a popular figure whose grasp of businessaffairs and fundraising was remarkable. His humorousapproach to teaching colleagues and his pupils made hima popular friend to all who worked with him.

Drama Mark Rodgers – Bro I. M. Liston Award

This award celebrates the distinguished teaching careerof Brother I. Liston. For over 53 years in Newry BrotherListon conveyed to thousands of Abbey students anawareness and appreciation of English Literature, Poetryand dramatic expression.

Sociology Mark Rodgers – Bro J. D. McDonald Award

This award celebrates the work carried out by the lastChristian Brother who served as Headmaster in theAbbey Grammar School. His period of office ismemorable for the quality and extent of change heinitiated. Many new ideas and subjects were introducedinto the school during his time enriching the quality andvariation of education offered to the students.Page 6 ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2006

Special Academic Achievements


Irish Sean McClory– P.A. Crinion Award

Paddy Crinion was a distinguished member of the Abbeystaff for three decades in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.Arecognised expert in Latin he was equally gifted in Irishand during his time in Newry was involved in all aspectsof Irish Culture and Language.

Music Sean McClory– Augustus Toremans Award

Gus Toremans was an enthusiastic and dedicated teacherof music in the Abbey for almost a quarter of a century.His wonderful vocabulary and love of his subject broughtan appreciation of all types of music to his students whowill always remember him with admiration and joy.

ICT Darren Fegan – Bro. D.W. Lynam Award

This award celebrates the work of an outstandingMathematician who saw the beginning of the Computerrevolution in the Abbey school during his term asHeadmaster in the 1970s. His long period of service inNewry saw numerous students benefit greatly from hislogical and enquiring mind.

Economics Daniel McAlinden– P.J. Kane Award

This award is dedicated to the memory of P.J. Kane adistinguished past teacher. P.J. introduced Economics tothe Abbey and during his teaching career he inspiredboth staff and pupils with his courage and dedication.

English Philip Knox – Bro T.L Magee Award

Brother T. L. Magee will always be remembered in theAbbey as an excellent Headmaster and as aninspirational teacher of English.A gentle Kerryman hewas as big in heart as in stature.

History Donal Kane – Bro P.W. Newell Award

Brother P.W. Newell was a legend in the Abbey where heserved as a teacher and as a Headmaster during the1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s.As a Historian, his attention todetail was remarkable and as Headmaster he wasresponsible for the planning and building of the presentschool which was opened in 1966.

Spanish Francis Boyle– Jack Cushnan Award

This award commemorates the work in the Abbey ofJack Cushnan who as Head of the Spanish Departmentin the 1960s and 70s saw his subject achieve new statusin the school curriculum.When he left the school hebecame Headmaster of the British Council Schools inCali, Columbia and Madrid, Spain.

Art Stephen Hudson – Bro T. F. Beausang Award

Brother Beausang had perhaps the longest period ofservice in the Newry school where his love of Languageand Art widened the minds of generations of Abbeystudents and his creative talents acted as a spur toliterally thousands of students who have benefited fromhis teaching.

French Steven Corcoran– Brendan Cassidy Award

Brendan Cassidy was a popular and dedicated teacherwho served Abbey students for almost twenty years inthe 1950s and 60s.As Head of the French Departmenthe displayed a dedication and thoroughness to theteaching of his subject which was inspirational to hisstudents.

Geography Christopher Donnelly – Bro. H. C. O’Hara Award

This award is dedicated to the memory of a gentle andcaring teacher who after his return from a period oftime in India served the largest part of his teachingcareer in the Abbey where his many pupils recall himwith warmth and devotion.

Physical Education Shane Kerr– Bro. P. C. McFarland Award

This award is dedicated to the memory of Brother P.McFarland and his enthusiastic approach to the teachingof English but more appropriately to his love of Gaelicgames. He will long be remembered as a colossus of theAbbey playing fields where he displayed a drive forsuccess that will be long remembered by legions ofAbbey sportsmen.

Politics Christopher Woods– Bro. D. L. O’Donnell Award

This award commemorates the life and work of BrotherD.L. O'Donnell who had an abiding interest andknowledge of political affairs in Ireland. He had anexceptionally long connection with the Abbey GrammarSchool where he celebrated his centenary in 1998.

Religious Studies John Clarke – Bro.W.A. Byrne Award

Brother W.A. Byrne is one of those Abbey legends, a manof rare vivacity and enthusiasm. During his prolongedperiod of service in the school he was a shining exampleof the religious calling of Brother Edmund Rice. Hisattention to the disadvantaged in society and especiallyto the African Foreign Missions was unequalled.

Technology David Boyle– Bro. C.I. Gallagher Award

This award is dedicated to the long service in the Abbeyof Brother C.I. Gallagher in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Duringhis career both as a teacher and as Headmaster in theschool he had a consuming passion for scientific andtechnological developments, a passion that he used tomodernise the school for the benefit of his students.

Psychology Francis Quinn– Bro.W. O. Murphy Award

Bro.W. O. Murphy was a committed and outstandingeducator. He was Vice Principal of the Abbey during the70’s and 80’s. He had a long distinguished career in theschool and loved teaching Irish.


Top pupil Stephen Begley is congratulated by Mr Dermot McGovern Headmaster and Vice Principals Mr. Paul O’Shea and Mr Ronan Ruddy on achieving 5 A Grades at A-Level.

Pupils who achieved at least 3 ‘A’ Grades at A-Level.

Mr McGovern congratulates four pupils who have been accepted into Oxford and CambridgeUniversities. Included are, from left, Stephen Begley (Cambridge), Kevin McManus (Oxford),

Philip Knox (Oxford) and Sean McClory (Oxford).

Top ‘A’ Level pupils recieve their results in August 2006


Upper Sixth year group with their Form Teachers and Year Tutors at their Graduation Ceremony, May 2006

Senior Council of the Abbey Student Association reflect on a hard years work!

Kevin Dyas is presented with a sporting achievement Award from Dame Mary Peters,Olympic Gold medal winner. Also pictured is Eamonn McCartan Chief Executive SCNI

and Mark Grogan who nominated Kevin for the award.

Upper Sixth Pupils and Teachers gather to celebrate sevens years


GAA President congratulates Abbey Ulster Colleges Football Allstars.(l-r): Colm McKenna (Bank of Ireland), Kevin Dyas, Nickey Brennan (GAA President),

Kevin McKernan and Br. Ennis (Chairman Ulster Colleges).

Abbey Staff congratulate the two Kevins on receiving their Ulster Colleges Football All Star Awards at TheEuropa Hotel, Belfast. Back row (l-r): Val Kane (Vice Principal), Frank Quinn (team Physio), Mark Grogan

(team coach), Sean Gallagher (team coach) and John Rath (Senior Teacher and Ulster Colleges PRO).Front row (l-r): Dermot McGovern (Headmaster), Kevin McKernan (team Captain), Kevin Dyas (team

Vice-Captain) and Jody Gormley (team Manager and Head of PE).

Abbey receive two Ulster Colleges Football Allstar Awards


A2 100% Module MarkThese awards are presented to those students who have achieved a remarkably high standard ofacademic performance when they were awarded a 100% pass mark in one or more of the moduleexaminations which they completed in January/June of 2006.

Best in Modern Languages 2005/2006Christina Fitzsimmons Trophy - Steven Corcoran

This award is presented to the pupil who achieved the highest marks across the range of Modern Languages at ‘A’Level. The trophy was donated by Mr.Tom Kelly. The award seeks to recognise the outstanding contributions in thefield of Modern Languages made by Mrs. Fitzsimmons during her teaching career in the Abbey 1968 – 1983 and is afitting recognition of the high esteem held by her past pupils of the work done by Mrs Fitzsimmons in and out of herclassroom.

Special Academic Achievements 2005/2006

3 or more Grade ‘A’ passes at A2 LevelThese awards are presented to those students who consistently reached the very highest level ofacademic achievement by obtaining at lest 3 Grade A passes in their A2 examinations in June 2006.

Stephen Begley Biology 5 & 6, Maths S1, Physics 1David Boyle Physics 2 & 3Sean Bradley History 1Michael Brady ICT 6Patrick Brogan History 1Darren Byrne History 2Daniel Carroll Physics 1 & 2Eugene Campbell Sociology 4, History 2Shaun Cinnamond History 2John Clarke History 2, Religious Education 2Steven Corcoran French 1, 2, & 3, Irish 6, History 2Thomas Courtney ICT 3Gerard Dickson English Literature 3Mark Digney ICT 6Austin Donnelly History 2, ICT 3 Eoin Duffy English Lit 2 & 3, History 2 & 3Darren Fegan ICT 6Colum Grogan Irish 4Ruairi Gillen Religious Education 6Enda Hughes B/Studies 4, Sociology 4Donal Kane B/Studies 4, French 1, History 1 & 2 Philip Knox English Lit 1, 2 & 3, History 2, Physics 2 & 3Steven Love English Literature 3Daniel McAlinden History 2

John McAteer Drama 4Sean McClory Irish 4, Music 5Conor McKevitt History 2Kevin McManus B/Studies Unit 4 & 6, Physics 1 & 3, History 2Gareth McPolin ICT 3Cathal Magee ICT 3Michael Mallon History 2Patrick Malone ICT 6Neil Marley History 2Shane Marron Religious Education 6Ian Murphy Sociology 4Michael O’Hare Physics 1Ryan O’Hare ICT 3David Patterson History 2Francis Quinn Irish 4, Sociology 4Mark Rodgers History 1 & 2, ICT 4, Sociology 4 & 6 Brendan Rooney Sociology Unit 6Aidan Rush ICT 4Michael Stanyer Physics 3Joseph Sweeney ICT 3Turlough Trainor Drama 4 & 5, History 2Christopher Woods English Lit 1 & 2, History 2, Psychology 5

Daniel CarrollSteven CorcoranAustin DonnellyEoin DuffyDonal KanePhilip KnoxDaniel McAlindenStephen BegleySean McCloryKevin McManus

Michael O’HareMark RodgersChristopher WoodsDavid BoyleEugene CampbellJohn ClarkeGerard DicksonCiaran DinsmoreChristopher DonnellyDarren Fegan

Seamus GrantCaolan HollywoodShane KerrJohn McEvoyMatthew McPolinPatrick McVeighFrancis QuinnTurlough Trainor


Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School Staff 2006 - 2007

Mr Dermot McGovernHeadmaster

Dr J McCavittSenior Master

Mr J RathSenior Master

Mr D WadsworthSenior Master

Mr R RuddyVice Principal

Mr P O’SheaVice Principal

Mr K BradySenior Master

Mrs O McGinleyTeaching Staff

Mr P O’NeillTeaching Staff

Mr C GambleTeaching Staff

Mr A O’RourkeTeaching Staff

Mrs J McDonaldTeaching Staff

Mrs M RooneyTeaching Staff

Dr S FeeTeaching Staff

Mrs T DoneganTeaching Staff

Dr A McDonnellTeaching Staff

Mr J McCartanTeaching Staff

Mr G PattersonTeaching Staff

Mr P McKeeverTeaching Staff

Mrs G TrainorTeaching Staff

Mr M McMahonTeaching Staff

Mrs S BurnsTeaching Staff

Mrs F McAreaveyTeaching Staff

Mr T MooneyTeaching Staff

Mrs M LaneTeaching Staff

Mrs M McEvoyTeaching Staff

Mrs D SimpsonTeaching Staff

Mrs B TohillTeaching Staff

Mr B HamillTeaching Staff

Mrs L McKeeverTeaching Staff

Mrs A ElmoreTeaching Staff

Mr M GroganTeaching Staff

Mrs C ConvieTeaching Staff

Mrs C McGrathTeaching Staff

Mr J KaneTeaching Staff

Mr G SavageTeaching Staff

Mr D TennysonTeaching Staff

Mr J SmythTeaching Staff

Mr G MorganTeaching Staff

Miss M QuinnTeaching Staff

Mr D McCannTeaching Staff


Mr S GallagherTeaching Staff

Miss D MulgrewTeaching Staff

Miss A ReynoldsTeaching Staff

Mr D EvansTeaching Staff

Mrs J McGivernTeaching Staff

Mrs G BoydTeaching Staff

Mr M RodgersTeaching Staff

Mr R McMahonTeaching Staff

Mrs T McKernanAdministration

Mrs P McKinleyAdministration

Mrs J McGreevyAdministration

Mrs J McGinnSchool Nurse

Mrs E McArdleLibrarian

Mr N ClarkTech. & Clerical Staff

Mr S HigginsTech. & Clerical Staff

Miss P McAleeseTeaching Staff

Miss E HarteCleaning Staff

Mr J GormleyTeaching Staff

Sr Anne LyngSchool Chaplain

Mr M McKevittIrish Assistant

Mr B LetyFrench Assistant

Mr K HigginsStudy Hall Supervisor

Mrs C McAvoyBursar

Miss A MullanTeaching Staff

Mrs P McCleanTeaching Staff

Miss K MurphyTeaching Staff

Mr K SmithTeaching Staff

Mrs T FearonTeaching Staff

Mr P McParlandTeaching Staff

Mrs R McGinnCare Assistant

Mrs A Breen-MallonCare Assistant

Ms O HughesTeaching Staff

Miss D HealyCare Assistant

Mrs R DunneTech. & Clerical Staff

Mrs K BurnsTech. & Clerical Staff

Mrs M RaffertyAdministration

Ms C BennettAssistant Cook

Mrs N StokesTech. & Clerical Staff

Mrs A McCoyCare Assistant

Mrs J JacksonCare Assistant

Mrs B DoranCanteen Staff

Mrs M McGivernCanteen Staff

Mrs S GoodwillCanteen Staff

Mrs L PentonyCanteen Staff

Mrs B MallonCanteen Staff

Mr O GonzalezSpanish Assistant

Mr D HoggStudent Placement

Ms S McMillanCanteen Staff

Miss L MackinCleaning Staff

Mrs L Rice MurrayCook

Miss S DouganCleaning Staff

Mr W McCulloughCaretaking Staff

Mr P DalyCaretaking Staff

Mr D StackCleaning Staff


Best in Northern Ireland 2005/2006These awards are presented to a very talented group of students who in June 2006 achieved first, second or thirdplace in an individual subject at ‘A’ Level across the total entry of candidates in Northern Ireland –

Stephen Begley 1st ‘A’ Level Biology

Philip Knox 2nd ‘A’ Level English Literature

Steven Corcoran Joint 3rd ‘A’ Level French

Christopher Woods 1st ‘A’ Level Goverment & Politics

Donal Kane 1st ‘A’ Level History

Mark Rodgers 2nd ‘A’ Level History

Sean McClory Joint 2nd ‘A’ Level Irish

Special Academic Achievements 2005/2006

Best in SchoolAS – 2005/2006

This award is presented to the student who achieved the highest overall marks in the

AS Module examinations of June 2006 –

Kevin O’Reilly

Best in SchoolA2 – 2005/2006

This award is presented to the student who achieved the highest overall marks in the

A2 Module examinations of June 2006 –

Stephen Begley

Darran Treanor receives The Best in School Award for A2 examinations, at last years Annual Prizegiving.

John Markey receives The Head Boy Award recognising his role ofstudent leadership throughout the year.


Special Presentations

Headmaster Bursaries – Pupils nominated for Headmaster Bursaries at last years Annual Prizegiving.

The John Grant Memorial Award - Kevin DyasThis award is presented to the student who has made the biggest contribution to Gaelic Football during the last school year and commemorates John Grant ‘a gentle giant’ and an outstanding member of the 1974 MacRory Cup team who died suddenly and tragically following his apparent recovery from a serious car accident.

T. P. Murphy Award – Kevin McKernanThe Abbey Sports Association annually presents this award to the student who is the outstanding sportsmanof the year. The trophy commemorates T. P. Murphy a founder member of the Abbey Sports Association and an outstanding sporting past pupil of the Abbey.

Head Boy Award – Steven LoveThis award goes to Steven Love to recognise his role as leader of the Abbey Students Association. This groupseeks to reflect the views of all students in the school.

Pat Mooney Award – Seán McCloryThis award donated by Mr Pat Mooney at the time of his retirement seeks to recognise the student who during the last year made the major contribution to the overall life of the school over the widest range of activities.

Endeavour Award – Kevin O’ReillyEach year in the school situation there are pupils who, although faced with problems and difficulties, have the courage and determination to face these challenges and successfully meet the test. This special award goes to the Abbey pupil who in the year 2005/2006 met his challenge and emerged the winner.

Headmaster’s BursariesThese valuable bursaries are given each year by the Headmaster to recognise the high contributions made by a largenumber of pupils to the life of the school in the field of extra-curricular activities.

Each year the relevant Head of Department in consultation with his/her teaching colleagues nominates a number ofcandidates for these awards. The Headmaster selects the recipient in each category from the following nominees.

Art

Ciaran HuthesCathal MacDhaibheid

Niall McAleenanDeclan Price

Drama

Steven CorcoranEoin Duffy

Mark RodgersTurlough Trainor

Music

Cormac BoyleMichael Corcoran

Killian FoyGarrett O’Hare

Sport

David BarronSeamus Grant

Kevin McKernanColm Murney

Science andTechnology

Declan MorganPatrick McNulty

Damian McParlandKevin O’Reilly

Upper Sixth pupils are awarded Best in Subject for their AS results.

Philip Knox receives The Best in School Awardfor AS examinations

Last Year’s Annual Prizegiving with guest speaker Fr Joe McDonald

Upper Sixth pupils who obtained 100% Module Passin their AS examinations

Upper Sixth pupils who obtained 100% Module Pass in their AS examinations

Richard Gilmore receives the Pat Mooney Award for makinga major contribution to Abbey school life. He is

congratulated by Mr. Dermot McGovern, Headmaster andMr John Rath, Senior Teacher

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Eoin McGuinness receives The John Grant Memorial Award for his major contribution to Gaelic Football in the Abbey.


Lower Sixth pupil Kevin O’Reilly is congratulated on hisoutstanding GCSE success. He was 1st in Northern Ireland in

three subjects, History, English and Double Award Science.

Ciaran O’Neill receives The Christina Fitzsimmons Award for the best student in Modern Languages at A-Level.

Two very talented students achieved first place in Northern Ireland. Darren Magee, 1st in A-LevelIrish and Steven Rice, 1st in A-level Chemistry, are congratulated by Bro. L.S. Kelly, Chairman -

Board of Governors (on left), Fr Joe McDonald, Guest Speaker and Mr. Dermot McGovern.


Platform Party at last year’s Annual Prizegiving Ceremony

Christopher Keeley receives The Endeavour Award forhaving the courage and determination to overcome

challenges that he faced throughout his time in the Abbey.

Fr Joe McDonald is welcomed back to his old school by formercolleagues Mrs. Geraldine Kane, Headmaster’s Secretary

and Mr. Val Kane, Vice Principal


Annual Prizegiving December 2005, 3 or more Grade ‘A’ Passesat A Level.

Annual Prizegiving December 2005, Best in Subject at A Level Award winners.


GCSE Prizegiving on 26th October 2006 with guest speaker Mr Kevin Fitzpatrick

Best in Key Stage 3 Award winners. Included are Ronan Kearney and Patrick Gallogly(English), Oliver Hearty (Mathematics) and Niall Duffy (Science).

Platform Party at the GCSE Prizegiving Ceremony with Guest Speaker Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick.

Most Improved in Class Award winners 1st - 4th year 2005 - 2006.


Best in Class Award winners 1st - 4th year 2005 - 2006.

Pupils who obtained at least 9 A* / A Grade passes in their GCSE examinations in June 2006.

Best in Subject at GCSE - June 2006.



Damian McParland and Conor Sweeney are congratulated for achieving Joint 1st Place inNorthern Ireland in GCSE Spanish

Damian McParland receives The Best in School Award for GCSE.

Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Guest Speaker is welcomed to the Abbey Grammar by Mr. Dermot McGovern, Headmaster



Achievement Prizegiving Ceremony Friday 20th September 2006 with Guest Speaker Mr Raymond Cassidy

Pupils who were recognised for achieving individual success either inside or outsideschool at the Abbey Grammar Achievement Prize giving ceremony. Included withMr. Raymond Cassidy, Guest Speaker and Mr. Dermot McGovern, Headmaster areConor McCormick (Rugby), Michael McCann (Sailing), Ryan Walsh, GavinDonnelly and Sean Donnelly (Kickboxing), Colum Mackey (Trampolining), DanMadden (Irish Dancing), Adam Magill (Art), Niall Burke (Fundraising) andLaurence McGivern (Special Award).

Drama and Debating were acknowledged at the Abbey Grammar Achievement PrizeGiving Ceremony. Conor McKeown was Best Supporting actor in WarrenpointDrama Festival. He also had a lead role in the Ulster Youth Theatre. Conal O’Harewas Best actor in Warrenpoint Drama Festival. Philip McClory was first in theSenior School Debating Competition. Ryan Martin was third in this competition.Paul Mallon, Niall O’Donnell, Conor Fox and David McCracken won the ‘MentalHealth Awareness’ debating competition. Garbhan McKevitt, Conor Shields andDarren Marshall were first, second and third in the school’s ‘Hardspell’ competition

Mr. Raymond Cassidy, Guest Speaker congratulates the Year 8 Credit Union Quizteam. They won both the Newry Chapter Quiz competition and the Armagh/SouthDown Regional Final. Included are Connor Hogan, Cormac Linden, Daire McAteer,Christopher White and Keith Connolly.

Abbey Grammar pupils who excelled in Athletics are congratulated by Mr. RaymondCassidy, Guest Speaker. These include Mark Cox, Niall McCartan, Michael Clarke,Andrew Fitzsimons and Ryan Hudson who came first in the team event at the DownDistrict Cross Country Championships. Niall O’Flaherty came second in the All-Ireland ‘A’ Shot Putt and Peter O’Hare came second in the All-Ireland ‘B’ HighJump.

Mr. Raymond Cassidy, Guest Speaker congratulates Music pupils at the AbbeyGrammar for a variety of numerous extra-curricular events throughout the schoolyear. Included are Michael Corcoran, Garrett O’Hare, Kilian Foy, Cormac Boyle,Dermot Markey, Niall O’Flaherty, Declan Magee, Daniel Sutherland, BenjaminReynolds, Ryan Cunningham, Fergal Boyle, Niall Burke and Ronan Kearney.

Mr. Raymond Cassidy, Guest Speaker congratulates last years winners of the Year 8five-a-side football league. Included are Ryan Collins, Colm Fegan, Ross Flynn,Damien McKeown, Donal O’Neill and Glenn Rice.


Corn na nOg and McMahon Cup winners 1958.

MacRory Cup and Hogan Cup team and mentors with Dermot McGovern (Headmaster),Aidan O’Rourke (President APPSA) and Sean Boylan (Guest Speaker).

Abbey Past Pupils Sports Association Presentation Dinner Dancein the Carrickdale Hotel in September 2006.

Corn na nOg and McMahon Cup winners 1956 and Rannafast Cup winners 1957


APPSA members Mr John Burns (Vice President) and MrAidan O’Rourke (President) congratulate David Barron on

winning the Ulster Schools’ Golf Championship.

APPSA President Mr Aidan O’Rourke congratulates Kevin Dyas(man of the match - Hogan Final) and Colm Murney

(man of the match - MacRory Final)

Abbey Past Pupils Sports Association Presentation Dinner Dancein the Carrickdale Hotel in September 2006.

Mr and Mrs Jody Gormley with Sean Boylan (Guest Speaker)

Captain Kevin McKernan with his father Brendan with Sean Boylan (Guest Speaker) and Mr Dermot McGovern (Headmaster)

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