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Official St Patrick's College Maghera
Maghera. County Derry
Joined November 2012
May 13th 2022.1/2.Death of Mrs Marie McGuckin RIP. The College this afternoon learned with deep regret the death of Mrs Marie McGuckin - Head of Geography, esteemed colleague and friend.
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2/2.We offer our sincere condolences to her husband, Paddy, her children Michael and Catherine and the wider McGuckin and McCormack families. She will be very sorely missed by staff and pupils. We are heartbroken. May she rest in peace. St Patrick, pray for her.
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As the sun sets on a very tough few days for the College, it is right that we acknowledge our amazing pupils and staff. Mrs McGuckin would be very proud of you all. Thank you to everyone who sent messages of sympathy - your kind words mean so much. St Patrick, pray for her.
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December 10th 2022.1/1.Death of Mr Shane McGregor. The College this afternoon learned with deep regret the death of Mr Shane McGregor - Head of English, esteemed colleague and friend.
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1/2.The entire College family is shocked to hear of the sad passing of Francis Lagan, brother of our Head of Mathematics Mrs M. Devlin. Francis was a valued past pupil and Principal of our feeder Primary St. Mary's, Glenview.
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It is with profound sadness that the College has learnt of the untimely passing of past pupil Michael Og McKenna (R.I.P.). Michael Og will be sorely missed by his family and friends. St. Patrick pray for him. Our…
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When you love the game, you find a way. Mageean Cup Final. #wheretheresawilltheresaway.#weeball
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2/2.He is pictured as part of the 1996 Forrester's Cup winning team. He will be sadly missed by the entire community. Education in South Derry has lost a giant in his prime. Condolences to his wife Louise, Mrs M. Devlin and the entire Lagan family. St Patrick, pray for him.
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As a mark of respect for the death of our wonderful teacher, colleague and friend Mrs McGuckin, the College will be closed on Monday 16th May. Pupils sitting public exams should still attend.
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We are so proud of them both. What an incredible friendship.
Meet two teenage girls from Randalstown whose friendship has overcome some real challenges since a terrible accident changed both of their lives forever . @StephenNolan | #NolanLIVE
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2/2. We offer our sincere condolences to his parents , Shaun and Mary , sister Joanne (Schofield), brother-in-law Paul, godson Jake and large family circle.Shane will be very sorely missed by staff and pupils. We are heartbroken. May Shane rest in peace. St Patrick, pray for him
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The College would like to express their deepest sympathy to the family of Donal Convery who passed away this weekend. Donal worked as a Technology and Design Technician in the College and was also involved in numerous sporting teams until he retired.
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Two terrific role models for all our pupils 🔵⚪️⚫️.
@StPatsMaghera … 10 years on. You’re former head boy and head girl in their final year back in 2012 and now in 2022 celebrating Derry's Ulster Championship success. What a brilliant performance by @BrendanRogers6 and the whole @Doiregaa team. Doire Abú. #GAA.#gaafamily
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Ulster Senior A final (FT-AET) St Patrick's College 3-6 St Louis GS 1-7 CHAMPIONS @UlsterPPCamogie.
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Only fitting our 1000th tweet should remember @StPatsMaghera hurling coach James O'Kane on Mageean Final Day. #spc #watchingoverus.
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Anton Tohill has followed in Conor Glass's footsteps by joining the AFL. Anton, who finished his College career in June, has signed a 2 year contract with AFL side Collingwood. This is a great opportunity for him. The College wishes him every success.🔵⚪⚫.
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WHAT A STAR.Céat McEldowney of @GACSlaughtneil is an Ulster Colleges Camogie All Star for 2018! Congratulations Céat, everyone is very proud of you!
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The College held its annual Christmas Carol service today for both students and staff. It gave everyone a chance to remember Mr Shane McGregor who recently passed away. We also remember all families associated with the College who have had loved ones pass away. Thank you 🔵⚪️⚫️
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DUAL ALL-STAR 🌟🌟. Congratulations to Fionn McEldowney who today became a Dual Ulster Schools All-Star when he was awarded a football All-Star. Fionn received a Hurling All-Star yesterday . What a fantastic achievement for Fionn, his family, his club @GACSlaughtneil and school
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We are proud of Mairead's sister Kathy McTeague (Doherty), who left in 2002. Kathy is Lead Clinical Physiologist in the Cardio-Respiratory Department, Causeway Hospital. Kathy hopes we all 'Support the NHS. Stay at home'. #SPCheroesonthefrontline.#SPCproud🔵⚪⚫.#SPCStayAtHome
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The D'Alton Cup paid a very special visit to the family of the late Donal Convery last night from @WattyGrahamsGAA 👏
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Mallon and Co. Solicitors has supplied the College with performance analysis equipment - a video camera, tripod, laptop computer and subscription to the NacSport performance analysis software. We are grateful for their continued support of sport in the College 🔵⚪⚫
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St Patrick’s College management team of Mrs C Scott, Mrs C Kelly and Miss C Mulholland alongside the winning captain, Eavanne Martin plus Principal of the College, Mrs Katrina Crilly🔵⚪️⚫️
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Well done to our teaching colleague, Mr Sean Martin Lockhart who was honoured last Sunday in Clones for his role in the 1998 Ulster Championship winning @Doiregaa team. Congratulations to all the team and management for this wonderful achievement. 🔴⚪️.@BanagherGAC
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Paul Hughes, Director of Sport retired today after 39 years of service in the school. A unique character who devoted his life to the College, continually providing opportunities for young people to develop real life values through sport. We wish him all the best👏🔵⚪️⚫️
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Congratulations to @Doiregaa who won the McKenna Cup this evening. Captain was past pupil and @GACSlaughtneil player Shane McGuigan. Well done to the team and management 👏
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We have our 1st All Ireland Camogie title🏆. U15 Sevens Champions. Well done team and coaches Mrs C Scott and Mrs C Kelly. 🔵⚪⚫
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A disappointing result for the Senior Camogie team, but we can look back on some some great memories over the year and we are very proud of the team and management. Thanks to all the staff, supporters and families who travelled today. 🔵⚪️⚫️
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Congratulations to all our pupils who received GCSE results this week. Pictured are top male and female Year 12 students in the College. Raymond Dillon gained 3A*, 6 A ,1B. Aoife Molloy achieved10 A* and 1A. Brilliant 🌟🌟
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Congratulations to Miss Emma Devlin, Maths teacher in the College who married Mr Ricky Johnston yesterday in a beautiful service in Ballinderry. The College would like to wish the new Mr and Mrs Ricky Johnston all the best in their future together. 🎂🥳
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Well done to Fionn McEldowney on his appointment as captain of Derry Minors 2023. Also, a special mention to all the St Patrick’s College students who were selected on the Derry Minor Football panel for 2023. 👏. Good luck to the team and management in the year ahead
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What a picture! So many memories between these four lovely ladies and so many trophies🏆. Their contribution to St Patrick’s College over the years has been immense. Thank you 🔵⚪️⚫️. L-R: Mrs Goretti McKenna, Mrs Caitriona Scott, Mrs Anne Quinn and Miss Anne Kelly
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Three staff members celebrated their graduation from @QUBelfast. Head of RS, Francine Walls, and Teacher of Maths, Niamh McGarry both graduated with MEd. with distinction. James McCrory, Classroom Assistant, graduated with BSc. Psychology (2:1). We are extremely proud of them.
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Final Result: All Ireland Junior Semi-Final: St Patrick's College, Maghera 1-12 Loreto College, Kilkenny 1- 5 #🔵⚪️⚫️.
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St Patrick’s College Maghera is all about the family . Days like this 👏👏👏👏
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🏆Congratulations 🏆. Congratulations to Derry GAA on winning the All Ireland Minor Football title today. A special mention to Fionn McEldowney who was captain of the team. Well done . 🔴⚪️
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Semi Final RESULT.Boys win by 3. 🔵⚪⚫.Congratulations
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Well done Cathal McAtamney. Cathal represented @UlsterGAA in wheelchair football and hurling against the 3 other provincial teams at the weekend. We are very, very proud 👏👏🔵⚪
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Mr Quinn and Mr McGale have been putting the Technology Department's laser cutter to good use, making face shields for our frontline workers. #SPCheroesonthefrontline.#SPCproud🔵⚪⚫.#SPCStayAtHome
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What a feeling 🔵⚪️⚫️… the Senior team with Niamie 👏👏👏
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Struggling to make our world famous cracknel? Áine has very kindly put together a 'how to' video to help you ♥️👸👏
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Congratulations to Conor McAteer, who graduated today with a First Class Honours Degree in History. We are so proud of him and all he has achieved 👏
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The New York Giants have elevated our past student, Jude McAtamney to their active roster ahead of their game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Jude will make history in his regular season NFL debut, becoming the first person from Derry to play in an NFL game.
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The first interview this afternoon goes to Mrs Eimear Lavery , who is part of the management team of the victorious St Patrick’s College, Maghera Junior Camogie team . What an occasion 🔵⚪️⚫️
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The College welcomed back two very important past pupils, @CKaigue (@GACSlaughtneil ) and @Conor_Glass (@WattyGrahamsGAA ) to congratulate them both on their recent @PwC All Star Football Awards. Well done on a fantastic year🔵⚪️⚫️
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We are SO proud of the McCloy sisters, all past pupils! .Jenny a Learning Disability Nurse. Laura who works in Antrim Area as Deputy Sister. Joanne, who has recently been redeployed to Mid Ulster Hospital. #SPCheroesonthefrontline.#SPCproud🔵⚪⚫.#SPCStayAtHome
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⭐️Ulster Champions⭐️ . Congratulations to Derry on a fantastic victory this evening. Captain Fionn McEldowney with the Ulster Championship Trophy👏. 🔴⚪️
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The College said farewell to Grainne Hughes today after 40 years teaching in St Patrick's. Grainne has dedicated her life to teaching in the College. Grainne was a valued member of the Geography Department and Senior Leadership Team and she cared about everyone she met 🔵⚪️⚫️
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Out special former pupil, Mary, has a beautiful message for her fellow Year 12 pupils. Please take a minute and read her inspirational words. She really is a little miracle.💙🖤
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We are proud of Mairead Doherty, who left in 2006. Mairead works as an Adult Nurse, specialising in augmented care in Antrim Area Hospital. Her message is “Please help us help you, stay at home and you will save lives”.#SPCheroesonthefrontline.#SPCproud🔵⚪⚫.#SPCStayAtHome
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Thank you to all our clubs 👏.@laveygac @BellaghyGAC @WattyGrahamsGAA @GreenloughGAC @ForeglenGAA @StColmsGACDrum @MoneyglassGAC @GlenullinGAC @davittswatragh @GACSlaughtneil @castledawsongac @BanagherGAC.@ScreenGAA.#CornNanOgChampions2019
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We are proud of Emma Murtagh, who left in 1997 and is a GP in Belfast and working in her local Covid Centre. She wants everyone to have a lovely Easter, but stay safe and stay home. #SPCheroesonthefrontline.#SPCproud🔵⚪⚫.#SPCStayAtHome
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We were sent the programme this evening of the 1992 All Ireland Junior Camogie SF between Maghera and Scariff Community College,Clare . An interesting fact is Emer Lee played No 11. She is the mother of Caoimhe Chambers who plays for both St Patrick’s Senior and Junior teams
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Who'll be dishing out frozen Brussel Sprouts on Thursday night?.Happy Halloween. #spc #sorelymissed
http://t.co/DSNb6yMqih.
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The College would like to wish past pupil Jamie McGonigle and his Derry City team mates and management good luck tomorrow in the FAI Cup Final v Shelbourne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. A brilliant achievement for Jamie and his family . Good luck @derrycityfc @JMcG_96
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⭐️Young Player of the Year⭐️. Congratulations to our past pupil, Ethan Doherty, @Doiregaa and @WattyGrahamsGAA who received the Young Player of the Year Award 2023 this evening. An absolutely fantastic achievement for a wonderful player. Well done Ethan 👏🔴⚪️
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Corn na n-Òg Final Final Score.St Patrick’s College, Maghera 2-10 St Colman's College, Newry 1-7 #🔵⚪️⚫️
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We all #clapforourcarers 👏. James O'Neill, 12U, sings 🎤every day, but saves Our Lady of Knock for Thursday nights at 🕗 to show his appreciation for everyone working on the frontline 🌈 during the pandemic 😷. #weallmustdoittogetthroughit .#notallheroeswearcapes❤️ .#stayathome
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Senior Camogie : Full time score : St Patrick’s College,Maghera 2-8 @SLGBallymena 1-4 : Well done girls 🔵⚪️⚫️.
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Two very happy people this evening. Staff member and coach of the @Doiregaa U17 team, Gavin McGeehan alongside Jack McCloy the Derry keeper , who saved two penalties in the penalty drama. Well done 👏👏
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We are so proud of former pupil Gemma Bradley. The County Derry musician and radio presenter is to join BBC Radio 1 in the new year. We continue to follow her career with increasing excitement and can't wait to see where her amazing talent takes her to next. 🔵⚪⚫🎤🎶
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We are delighted to announce our 3 @UlsterPPCamogie all-stars. Eavanne Martin from @KickhamsCreggan Aimee Lennon from @BellaghyGAC and Doireann Donnelly from @ScreenGAA . Well done ladies 🔵⚪⚫
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A picture sometimes tells a thousand stories . Well done 🔵⚪️⚫️
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FULL TIME ULSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONS🔵⚫️⚪️🏆.St Killian's Garron Tower: 1-6(9).St Patrick's College Maghera: 2-12(18).
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The first interview of this evening goes to the management team of Mrs Catriona Scott, Mrs Clare Kelly and Miss Ciara Mulholland. Well done ladies. What a performance 👏🔵⚪️⚫️
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We had a really special supporter at the game today. Mary O’Neill came along to support her year group. Mary is pictured with Captain, Eavanne Martin plus the Principal Mrs Katrina Crilly. Also pictured is her lifelong friend and part of today’s winning team, Kaitlyn McNally.
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Three very happy young ladies who were involved in today’s All Ireland semi final clash speak for the camera . Caoimhe Chambers , Aoibh Mulholland and Lucy McKaigue all played a massive role in today’s victory. Well done 👏
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MacRory Cup FT Result: . St Patrick's College, Maghera 1-6.St Mary's, Magherafelt 0-8. Well done to the team and management 🔵⚪️⚫️
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Mallon and Co. Solicitors have continued their very generous sponsorship of sport ahead of our Mageean Cup Final. The Mageean team leadership accepted the donation from Mr Joe Mallon and Mr Enda McKaigue. Thank you 🔵⚪⚫
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Funeral arrangements of our friend and colleague, Mr Shane McGregor. Shane’s remains will leave his home, 10 Tirruadh Square, Draperstown at 10.30am on Thursday for an 11am mass in The Holy Rosary Church in Draperstown. Rest in peace 🙏
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MacRory Cup Full time : St Patrick’s College, Maghera 2-14 Abbey CBS 0-6. Well done boys 🔵⚪️⚫️
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Congratulations to the St Patrick's College, students plus Mr Gavin McGeehan who were involved today with the winning All Ireland Derry Minor team in Armagh. They are pictured with Principal of the College, Mrs Katrina Crilly. Well done to everyone involved 🔴⚪️
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Congratulations to two of our students, Fionn McEldowney from @GACSlaughtneil and Johnny McGuckian, @WattyGrahamsGAA who made the 2023 @ElectricIreland Minor Team of the Year. Johnny also had the prestigious honour of being named Player of the Year 2023. Well done 👏
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‘Niamhie’🔵⚪️⚫️. A group of our Senior and Junior Camogie players were presented with our lucky mascot "Niamhie" painted by Niamhie Craig from the Learning Support Centre. Niamhie received a St Patrick’s College, Maghera top to say a massive Thank you from both teams.🔵⚫️⚪️
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A tough defeat last night for our Senior MacRory team in their quarter final game. The College would sincerely like to thank the players and the management of Mr P Hughes and Mr C Lavery for their efforts since September. We are immensely proud of every one of them🔵⚪️⚫️
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Congratulations to past pupils of the College, Christopher McKaigue and Conor Glass who were awarded @PwCIreland All Stars this morning. What a fantastic achievement for them, their families and their clubs. Well done. @Doiregaa @WattyGrahamsGAA @GACSlaughtneil
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Two sets of twins achieved considerable success in their recent A Level examinations. Maghera twins, Leah and Amy Convery achieved 1A* and 5 grade A's between the both of them. Twins Leah and Aimee Lennon from Bellaghy achieved a total of 6 grade A's between them.
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Mr McGregor’s funeral takes place today at 11am in the Holy Rosary Church, Draperstown. RIP Shane 🙏
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We are proud of Dr. Richaela McGilligan. Richaela left St Patrick's in 2011 😊. She is currently working as a doctor in Causeway Hospital as part of General Medical Team! 🙌🏻. She would appreciate everyone staying…
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Two College pupils were involved in an accident earlier this evening. The College asks you to pray for the.
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