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Official twitter account of the Red High
Downpatrick, County Down
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🏐Niall Laverty Memorial Sevens🏐.Not even the rain could deter the Gaels of East Down from playing in honour of Niall Laverty today. A superb 7’s tournament organised by A Level Sports Science class saw @CarryduffCLG win Cup + @bryansfordgaa win shield.#lavo21 #redhighfamily
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A night we will never forget in the Dub. Hard luck to @StPatsMaghera who gave us a great sporting game. Big thanks to @DanskeBank_UK and @ulsterschools @QueensSport for a great night. 🔴🟡
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Massive thanks to all at @SaulGac_AnDun for their help and support the last few days. Being in Saul Club immediately lifted us all and it was wonderful to be in the company of such great people, past pupils, friends and True Gaels. #redhighfamily #GAAfamily #21 #lavo.
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Congratulations @KilcooGAC an unbelievable finish to a pulsating game. Massive turning point was Mr Rooney’s goal line clearance. After months of coaching the “sweaty” goal, he goes and saves a certain one! ⚫️⚪️👏👏
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We are delighted to announce that Mr.Joe McCann has been appointed as Principal of St. Patrick’s Grammar School. Joe has been part of the Red High family since 1992. As a school community we are excited and very proud to have you at the helm. Congratulations Joe #RHTID
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It’s all over in Lurgan. MacLarnon Cup Semi Final - Score Update.Full time.SPGS 2:15 SLB 0.11.#rhtid.
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Ulster Under 20 Football Champions 2021 🏐🏆.Many congratulations to the U20 players and management @OfficialDownGAA 🟥⬛️. We are delighted for you all, especially Tom Smyth, Eoin Rooney, Peter McMullan, Ruairi O’Hare (Player of the Match) and Mr Morgan. 🏆🏐 #Ulster2021
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Massive well done to past pupil @ConorHazard1 who made his debut tonight for @CelticFC 🙌🙌#redhightalent
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Well done to @KilcooGAC on reaching the Ulster Final and to Mr Rooney on picking up the Man of the Match award ⚫️⚪️
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We are delighted to sponsor a match ball for @SaulGac_AnDun upcoming Intermediate final on Sunday. So many past + present pupils involved, we wish them all the best for the final. Pictured is Saul GAC Coach Philip Kinsella, player Cathal Kinsella and Mr Morgan. Adh mor Saul 🔵🟡
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The community of St. Patrick's Grammar School is saddened today to learn of the death of Mr. Hugh Killen, former staff member and father of Mrs Cora Magee, former staff member and Brendan, past pupil. RIP Hugh, one of life’s gentlemen.
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.@PatricKielty we have always been very proud to call you a Red High man - after seeing the documentary last night we are even more so today 👏👏👏 #welldone.
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The @ulsterschools Mageean Cup is in the building! Congratulations again to the squad and management - a very proud and historic day for our school. We now progress O’Keefe Cup All-Ireland semi-final against the Munster champions in March. #rhtid 🟥🟨
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The very best of luck to Mr Rooney and his @KilcooGAC team in the All Ireland Club SF v St Finbar’s, Cork. Mr Rooney had a busy week finishing up his PGCE PE placement and we wish him well in his next placement. A pleasure having him and hopefully he will back soon. 🔴🟡⚫️⚪️
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Bring Cian home - please see below a copy of the comms sent out by Mr McCann outlining our plans to help Cain get home 🔴🟡
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The morning after the night before! Our supporters the last few weeks and last night were crucial to getting us over the line. The noise level in last few minutes when we needed it most was unbelievable. Red Army, we salute you! The team behind the team. 🟡🔴 #RHTID
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A big shout out and thank you to all of our feeder clubs who do such great work with all of our young players across so many sports. Our Mageean team is represented by 11 local clubs and we hope to see a big support from each on Friday night at the Dub. 🔴🟡🔴⚫️
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The big weekend has arrived! .🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨.Tomorrow, our @ulsterschools senior hurlers face @rococork in the All-Ireland semi-final of the Masita Paddy Buggy Cup. Venue: Portarlington, Co Laois.Time: 3:00pm.We will post score updates to this Twitter feed!
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RIP Brother Charles - what an inspiration to our students and staff alike. A true Gael and we are so happy that his name and legacy will always live on at the Red High #redhighfamily
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⚫️⚪️The black and white was out in force today from the Red High Kilcoo supporters club. ⚫️⚪️. The very best of luck to @KilcooGAC in the @AIB_GAA All Ireland Club final on Sunday. The Red High will be supporting our fellow Down men as they take on Corofin. Adh mor agus #UTM
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4 in a row for Mr Rooney and @KilcooGAC this evening and 11 Senior Football titles since 2009 - very impressive! Many congratulations Sir - enjoy the celebrations! 🏆🏁
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Words could not sum up the contribution Pat made to the Red High and Down GAA. Nor could they convey how much we miss him. He was #theman.
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In exactly one week, these players will represent @EastDownGAA and their clubs in the @ulsterschools #MacLarnon cup final. We are indebted to our feeder clubs for supplying us with such great footballers and fine young men. #RHTID #clubschoollinks #manyclubs #1school
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.@OfficialDownGAA legend Dr Martin Walsh picking up an award from @ulsterschools in recognition for a lifetime service to #GAA #legend
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Our 118 Year 8 students are going home with a little gift today - a handball, courtesy of the Laverty family donated in memory of Niall, former student, passionate and talented sportsman. Many thanks to the Laverty family for this very kind and thoughtful gift #lavo21
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Congrats to our @ulsterschools @DanskeBank_UK MacLarnon squad who got their campaign off to a winning start today. A very close game played out in wet, windy conditions at the superb @RGUDownpatrick facilities. Final Score .Red High 1-11.St Malachy’s 1-8 #makingmorepossible.
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Best of luck to all teams taking part in the @OfficialDownGAA finals today. @CarryduffCLG v @KilcooGAC in the Senior final and @SaulGac_AnDun v @drumgath_gac in the intermediate. Throwback to last year with Saul + Carryduff Red High lads in Niall Laverty memorial tournament 🙌🙏
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Fantastic write up on some historic Hurling moments and the people involved by past pupil and @ulsterschools Seamas McAleenan in today’s @irish_news @irishnewssport 👏👏🔴🟡
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Thanks to all @ulsterschools fantastic day on Monday, Red High players + supporters will never forget. Many thanks to @DanskeBank_UK for their continued support of games + @Armagh_GAA for great venue. Finally to @UlsterGAA match officials and refs who did a great job. 💪👍🏻#usgaa.
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The very best of luck to @OfficialDownGAA Hurlers on Sunday. They face Kildare in the final of @officialgaa Christy Ring. The team has put in unreal performances over the last few weeks + have one more step to go. The game at Croke Park is live on @SportTG4 YouTube channel. 🔴⚫️
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Chris McElroy donated an old school kit to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic and as we can see from the photos, the children loved them. Chris and his dad were in the Dominican Republic before Christmas, volunteering with Mission Life International. Well done Chris + Brian
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Well @JoeBrolly1993 what do you think of that??? #MacLarnon squad supporting Opt for Life and picking up an Ulster Title!!! #optforlife
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A Level Sports Studies + Active Leisure class - Niall Laverty Memorial U21 GAA 7’s- Saturday 9/11/19. Niall Laverty memorial jerseys for sale - Money from each jersey going to ALPS. Message Tim Prenter via the PayPal app - tim.prenter@yahoo.com via Instagram @tim_prenter15
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Congratulations to @RGUDownpatrick Oran Cunningham, selected as a @QueensGAA @ulsterschools Future Star. This award recognises the talent in Year 12 across Ulster Schools GAA. Oran has put in outstanding performances for both MacLarnon and Rafferty teams this term. #usgaa
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Best of luck to our MacLarnon team today in their Quarter Final 💪🏐🙌👍🏻 #RHTID . @ulsterschools 🏆 @DanskeBank_UK MacLarnon Cup . ⚡️Quarter Final⚡️ . 🏐Red High 🆚 Loreto CS, Milford . Saturday 8th February 2020 @ 1.30pm in Garvaghey .Referee: Niall McKenna (Muineachán)
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Another great day for @KilcooGAC. 🏆.Big congratulations to Mr Rooney - Player of the Match today. 👏👏 ⭐️ .If you didn’t get to the game, delayed coverage is starting soon on TG4. ⚫️⚪️
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.@ulsterschools McLarnon QF: Red High: 2:14 - @SMHSPE 1:15 (AET).A super local derby with the game having to go to extra time to separate the teams. Nail biting game for both sets of supporters, played in great spirit. Big thanks @drumanessclg for looking after both teams so well
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We are delighted to sponsor match ball for @CarryduffCLG historic first Senior final on Sunday. So many past + present pupils involved, we wish them all the best for the final. Pictured Mr McCann, players Odhran Sherry and Dermot Donaldson, DJ Morgan (Manager) and son Flinn. 🟪🟨
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Our esteemed friend and colleague. A fitting tribute to a great man. #Legend.
Pat O'Hare / MacLarnon @DanskeBank_UK.#schoolsgaareboot #maclarnoncuphistory #staysafe #ulsterschoolsgaa #onourwayback #schoolsgaamemories. @AontroimGAA @Armagh_GAA @CavanCoBoardGaa @Doiregaa @officialdonegal @OfficialDownGAA @FermanaghGAA @monaghangaa @TyroneGAALive @UlsterGAA
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Best wishes to @cbsroscommon who came out on top last night. A very impressive side who on the night deserved their place in the final. Hopefully you can go on and win the Cup and enjoy the day in Croker 🏐💪👍🏻.
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Yassss lads 💪👍🏻🙌🏐.
FT.Ulster Schools Danske Bank U19 MacLarnon Cup.⚡Round 1 Eliminator⚡.@StlouisPEdept 0-07.@Redhigh1934 1-11.(32 mins, 2nd half).Murray pt, free from Connor. #makingmorepossible. @AontroimGAA @OfficialDownGAA.
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This is a thank you post. It requires no comments or debate. It is simply we, as a school, thanking our Red High PFA committee, steering group and all parents who have supported us over the last 5 years since our closure was announced. 🔴🟡 #RHTID
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Ulster Champions! .Congratulations to Oran, Mr Morgan, Owen and the @OfficialDownGAA U20 players and management. 🎉💪🏆
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Some very welcome news with Year 12 student Tom McGrattan being named as @ulsterschools February Player of the Month in Hurling. Tom who plays for @portaferrygac , was in outstanding form for the Foresters Cup team and top scored for the team. Well done Tom. #redhightalent
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Well said, a fantastic role model and inspiration to everyone lucky enough to know Sonia 🙌.
No words can explain how much we owe our dear Sonia. Our club, our community will miss her deeply and Philly, Aisling, Cathal and the wider family circle are in our prayers having lost her far too soon. Club is open from 6:30-9 tonight if you want to call in & be together.
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.@ulsterschools 🏆 @DanskeBank_UK MacLarnon Cup . ⚡️Round 2 Eliminator⚡️ . 🏐Red High1-11 🆚 @carndonaghcs 0-8.#result.
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🏐Paddy Drummond Cup SF 🏐. 🆚 @cbsroscommon .📆 27/3/19.🏆 Paddy Drummond Cup SF.🏟 @ucdsportsclubs .⌚ 7.30pm.📱 @ulsterschools .@mbmcgrady @RedHighPFA @performasports @EastDownGAA .#RHTID 🇲🇰 . Get behind our lads tonight in this big game against a top quality opponent!!
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March 18th 2019 - the last @ulsterschools finals day. Honoured to be involved in such a wonderful occasion, it will live long in the memories of these young men, families and everyone involved. So much has happened since and we look forward to better days very soon #RHTID
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Full time - @ulsterschools Mageean Cup Red High 2-17 v @OLSPCKPE 3-8 Super work lads, on we go! #RHTID
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Save the date - Monday 18th of March! .Our boys are heading to the MacLarnon Cup Final in the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. So proud of this squad!!!.#RHTID .
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Maroon and Gold colours greeting visitors to the Red High today. MacLarnon final is just 3 weeks away. #redarmy #RHTID #ulsterschoolsgaa #makingmorepossible
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🏐Matchday 🏐. 🆚 @StlouisPEdept .📆 Tuesday 12/2/19.🏆 #MacLarnon Semi Final.🏟 St Paul’s, Lurgan.⌚ 5pm.📱 @ulsterschools .@mbmcgrady @RedHighPFA @performasports .#RHTID 🇲🇰
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Best wishes to @KilcooGAC Mr Rooney and the Kilcoo supporters in Sunday’s Senior Football Final. Cill Chua Abú! 🏁🏁
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Fixture details confirmed - @PostPrimaryGAA Drummond Cup All Ireland Semi-Final.Wednesday 27th March.Red High vs @cbsroscommon .Venue: UCD Belfield, Dublin.Throw In: 7.30pm.Referee: TBC #RHTID #RedArmy #PPGAA #GAA
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The very best of luck and good health to enjoy his retirement from the teaching profession to Mr Seamus McAleenan. As well as being a wonderful teacher, and ex Red High pupil, Seamus does fantastic reporting on @ulsterschools across all media. #maiththu.
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.@DanskeBank_UK @ulsterschools POTY .Please vote Tom McGrattan for Ulster Schools Hurler of the Year. Tom had a superb year for Red High Hurling teams, his club @portaferrygac + @OfficialDownGAA teams. Get voting! .Click link + spread word.
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🏐Matchday 🏐. 🆚 @SMHSPE.📆 Friday 25/1/19.🏆 #MacLarnon Quarter Final.🏟 @drumanessclg .⌚ 2.30pm .📱 @ulsterschools .@mbmcgrady @RedHighPFA @performasports @EastDownGAA The very best of luck to the team today. Looking forward to a great game and day out. #redarmy .#RHTID 🇲🇰
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A big shout out and thank you to all of our feeder clubs who have done such great work with the @ulsterschools MacFarland Cup team. The lads take on Rathmore Grammar School, Belfast on Thursday at 5.30pm in Cherryvale. Hope to see a big support from all clubs for the team. 🔴🟡
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Another fantastic @ulsterschools MacRory and MacLarnon Final programme - as always lovely to see our dear colleague Pat O'Hare remembered with the man of the match award #sorelymissed #truegael
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The very best of luck to @KilcooGAC on Saturday in the All Ireland Club final. Mas mor ag dul amach to the Kilcoo supporters in the staffroom and to Mr Rooney who lines out for the Magpies 🙌⚫️⚪️.
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Very proud of the effort our lads put in this year. On the day we battled hard but Milford were deserving winners. Best of luck to Milford in the next round. #usgaa.
Ulster Schools @DanskeBank_UK 🏆 MacLarnon Cup .⚡️Quarter Final RESULT⚡️. 🏐@Redhigh1934 0:7 🆚 @LoretoMilford_ 1:11. @officialdonegal @OfficialDownGAA @UlsterGAA. #makingmorepossible
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Best of luck to @OfficialDownGAA players and management in tomorrow’s Tailteann Cup Final from everybody in the Red High. A special word for the Red High contingent- Mr Morgan, Ruairi, Anthony, Gerdie, Pierce and Mr Rooney. Ádh mór libh. An Dún Abú. 🔴🟡 🔴⚫️
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Well done Mrs McEvoy - fantastic work and a real good news story. Keep up the good work. #staysafe #protecttheNHS
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The MacLarnon Champions have returned to school this morning to a rapturous welcome by the Red Army! Red High Abú #maclarnon19.
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Mr Swail wishing Mr Devlin and Mr Morgan (both are part of the management team) good luck ahead of @aghagallongaa Antrim Senior Football Final appearance at the weekend. Aghagallon take on Creggan in their first ever senior football final. Good luck lads. 🟢⚪️
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🏐MacLarnon Cup Semi Final 🏐. 🆚 @StlouisPEdept .📆 Tuesday 12/2/19.🏆 #MacLarnon .🏟 St Paul’s GAC, Lurgan.⌚ 5.00pm.📱 @ulsterschools @DanskeBank_UK .@mbmcgrady @RedHighPFA @performasports .#RHTID 🇲🇰
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Wow what a game.
Mageean Cup Semi-Final.#DanskeBank @Redhigh1934.Full time.Red High, Downpatrick: 2-17(23).St Louis', Ballymena: 1-17(20). Congratulations on reaching the final. 🔴⚫.
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Well done to past pupil @tim_prenter on making the @officialgaa Hurling Team of the Week. Tim knocked over 4 points for @OfficialDownGAA in the Christy Ring final 👏👏👍🏻🙌💪
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Adh mor to @KilcooGAC and Mr Rooney who take on Derrgonnelly in the @AIB_GAA @UlsterGAA Club Final today. #TheToughest.
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Well done to Caolan Teggart, Daithi Sands @OfficialDownGAA and staff member Mr Doherty @Armagh_GAA on their selection to the Champion 15 team of the year. Also well done to Caolan who has been selected to represent Ireland in the annual Shinty competition v Scotland.
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.@UlsterUni @UlsterUniSport @UlsterUniGAA two very happy Sports Studies placement students, Conan Hynds and Gareth McKibben. Both part of our victorious @ulsterschools #MacLarnon Cup winning managemement team.
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She’s done it!! .Eva Rowan has qualified for the FINAL of the BBC School Soloist of the Year 2022. What a tremendous achievement. Well done Eva. 👏👏👏👏
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Many congratulations Year 13 student Tim Prenter, who is now an Ulster Colleges’ All-Star hurling recipient. Tim received his award at a star studded presentation in the Europa Hotel tonight. Congratulations Tim - you’ll be on the board next week!.
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The rest of the country going into meltdown over #BeastFromTheEast but the Red High and @stronanssport Yr9 footballers took to the pitch today in #Belfast for @ulsterschools group game #hardybucks
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Well said Mr McCann and Mr Swail. 👏👏🔴🟡.
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Well done to the McGreevey Cup Hurlers who edged out St Patrick’s, Keady in a close final 2-2 to 0-6. Hard luck to a very sporting @SPKsport who hurled well throughout. Special thanks to all at @ClonduffGAC for hosting game + match referee Patrick Brannagan. 📷 @maurice_mckey
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Well done to Cathal Kinsella and Luke Shields who took part in the @QueensGAA Future Stars @ulsterschools final trial tonight at the Dub Arena. #redhightalent
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Good luck to Peter McMullan, Tom Smyth, and Brandon Boyd who are part of the @OfficialDownGAA @AnDunCandG U-17 squad taking on @ArmaghGAA today in Pairc Esler #redhightalent
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Fantastic news, well done Fearghal. We are all delighted to hear you are doing so well. 🔴🟡 #redhighfamily.
After 7 months, I’m delighted to see my brother Fearghal ring the bell and finish his cancer treatment. What a warrior! . We are climbing Slieve Donard to raise money for the services who supported Fearghal. Any donations would be greatly appreciated:
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Well done to former pupil and @NewcastleAC athlete Eoghan Totten who finished 20th in the men's race at the London Marathon today - he clocked 2:26.08. Superb running from Eoghan 👏👏
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Congratulations to Tim Prenter @BallygalgetGAC & @RGUDownpatrick picking up an @ulsterschools @DanskeBank_UK Hurling All-Star award (at No.6). This is Tim’s 2nd award at this level reflecting his performances for the Red High & @OfficialDownGAA #usgaa #makingmorepossible
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Would appreciate the support in this matter. 1600+ students split over 3 sites is not our idea of quality education. #noamalgamation .
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Could you all take a moment and vote for Jack Harbinson in the Gaelic Life Team of the week – can’t think of a more deserving winner especially after his fantastic display of sportsmanship after the game on Monday. Link to the vote here –.
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We said farewell to our Year 14 Class of 2021 with games, @nugelato Domino’s pizza and great craic. It was also an opportunity for Mr McCann to say a final few words and complete his third challenge! ☔️ #redhighclassof21 #rhtid
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NI Schools Cup Semi Final result.Red High 1 (Shields) .Holy Cross, Strabane 0. Well done lads, into the Final. Fantastic result!.
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History being made today as our girls compete in an @UlsterCamogie - Post Primary competition for the first time. Many thanks to @MayobridgeGAC for providing their facilities for the blitz. Have a great day girls!
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Well done to @DownLGFA on a fantastic win over Limerick to take home the All Ireland Junior title. Special mention to Orla Swail who scored the all important goal. No doubt Mr Swail has passed on the goalscoring genes 🔴⚫️
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