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ORDER OF EVENTS
Introduction
Mr. Val Kane - Vice Principal
The Combined Orchestras of the Abbey Grammar School, Newry and Dun Lughaidh, Dundalk The Cross Border Orchestra will perform a selection of pieces ranging from classical to popular music which they are currently performing for their Youth Concert 'Music Odyssey' on Feb 26th in the Dundalk Institute of Technology. The Gala Concert will be conducted by RTE's Prionnsias O Duinn.
The Headmaster's Address
Mr. Dermot McGovern Guest Speaker's Address Mr. John Gilleece The Presentation Ceremonies Best in Class Awards Most Improved in Class Awards Best in School K.S.3 Awards To be presented by Br. L.S. Kelly Best in Subject - GCSE Awards Special Achievement in GCSE - 9A'/A Awards To be presented by Mr. John Gilleece 'A'Level Certificates To be presented by Mr. John Gilleece Best in Subject - 'A'Level Awards Special Achievement in 'A' Level - 3 Grade A passes 100% in Module Exam Special Achievement - Top Group in Northern Ineland at GCSE and 'A' Level: Overall best in school at G.C.S.E and 'A'Level. The John Grant Memorial Award To be presented by Mr. John Gilleece Head Boy 1999-2000 Presentation To be presented by current Head Boy - Ciaran Mackin Headmasters Bursaries Art Music Drama Physical Education Headmasters Presentations Special Presentation In Memorium of Br. T.F. Beausang Presentation - Mr Sean McClory Head of Irish Department Music Mrs Sinead McDonnell - Miss Denise Hagan Conclusion Mr. Dermot McGovern
GUEST SPEAKER
Mr John Gilleece
Education Abbey Grammar School - 1957-64 Queen's University, Belfast - Dentistry 1964-1969 Hobbies Debating - Member of Abbey Senior Team 1964 - Winner of Bob Cooper Senior Debating Northern Ireland. Car Rallying - Irish Rally Champion - 1997/8, 1998/9 Work Dental Practice - Belfast Introduction of Dental Implantology into Northern Ireland Membership of Royal College of Sungeons 1989 Chairman - Dental Practice Comminee for Northern Ireland Chairman - Committee for Vocational Training in Dentistry PRIZE-GIVING 15th December 2000 PLATFORM PARTY Mr. Dermot McGovern Headmaster Rev. Br. L.S. Kelly Chairman of the Board of Governors Mr. John Gilleece Guest Speaker Rev. Br. J. O'Mahony Newry Christian Brothers'Community Mrs. Mary McCann First Trust Plc. Newry Ms. Denise Hagan Abbey Grammar School Staff Mr Garvase Patterson Abbey Grammar School Staff Mrs. Mary Flynn Secretary Abbey Parent Teachers Ass. Mr. Martin Murdock Abbey Past Pupils Union Mrs. Geraldine Loughran Abbey Grammar School Board of Governors Mr. Sean Og McAteer Abbey Grammar School Board of Governors Mr. Arthur Morgan Abbey Grammar School Board of Governors Mr. Tony Hanna School Chaplain Mrs Geraldine Kane Headmaster's Secretery Mr. Maurice McKevitt Teacher Representative on Board of Governors Mr. John Kearney Abbey Grammar School Board of Governors Br. L. P. Nolan Abbey Grammar School Boand of Governors
The Presentation Ceremonies
BEST IN SCHOOL - Key Stage 3 Awards
These awards are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in the school for each of the 3 subjects in which they are examined externally at the end of the KS3 cycle in May 2000.
Mathematics Steven Campbell Science Steven Rice/Ryan Lynch English Stephen Sands
SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS
These awands are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in the school in each individual subject in the G.C.S.E examination of June 2000
BEST IN SUBJECT - GCSE Additional Mathematics David Matthews Drama Barry Loughran Chemistry David Matthews English Eoin Cleland French David Matthews English Literature Paul Muckian Music David Matthews Geography Neil Markey Physics David Matthews Mathematics Ken law Biology Patrick McGulgan History Patrick McGuigan Science (DoubleAward) John Gribben Information Systems Patrick McGuigan Spanish Gareth Rooney Religious Studies Patrick McGuigan Technology Ciaran Doherty Business Studies Brian McArdle PE Studies Kevin McGuigan
IRISH
The Br. W.O. Murphy Award: Tony Quigg
This award commemorates the life and work especially in the field of the Irish Language of Br. W. O. Murphy during his long career in the Abbey
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
These awards are presented to a very special group of students who have achieved a very high level of academic standard in obtaining at least 9 A*/A grade in their GCSE Examinations at June 2000.
Eoin Cleland, Ciaran Doherty, Patrick Donnelly, John Gribben, Colum Lynchchaun, Kevin McGuigan, Patrick McGulgan, Neill Markey, David Matthews
'A'LEVEL CERTIFICATES
These students will receive certificates for each of their'A' Level passes which ensured their entry into the following 3rd level degree courses:
Boyle, Cathal Kings College St. Mark's High School Nursing Boyle, Martin Computing Science St. Laurence O'Toole P.S. University of Ulster, Jordanstown Brady, Anthony Gerard Queens University, Belfast St. Malachy's P.S. Camlough Business Information Technology Brady, Caolan Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Rostrevor Mechanical Engineering Bryson, Rory Queens University, Belfast Cloughoge P.S. English/Psychology Byrne, Peter University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Patrick's P.S. Crossmaglen Computing & Linguistics Byrne, Ronan Armagh Institute of Further & Higher Ed. St. Patrick's P.S. Crossmaglen Byrne, Tristan University of Ulster, Coleraine St. Colman's Abbey P.S. International Business Studies Carr, Christopher Queens University, Belfast St. Malachy's P.S. Carnaget Management & Information Systems Crawford, Michael University of Ulster, Coleraine St. Peter's P.S. Warrenpoint Computing & Linguistics Cummings, Gavin University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Leisure, Events & Cultural Management Cunningham, Ruairi Newcastle University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Business Information Technology Doherty, Eamon Queens University, Belfast St. Malachy's P.S. Camlough Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Donnelly, Cathal University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Patrick's P.S. Maybridge Physiotherapy Doorley, Martin University of Ulster, Coleraine St. Patrick's P.S. Newry Computing (Business l.T.) Featherstone, Sean St. Mary's Teacher Training College St. Patrick's P.S. Mayobridge P.E. Finnegan, Patrick Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Computer Science Foy, Ronan University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Economics Goss, James University of Ulster, Jordanstown Cloughoge P.S. Building Engineering & Management Hagan-Guirey, Marc Manchester Metropolitan University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Art & Design Havern, Lee Gap Year St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Hughes, Daniel University of Ulster St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Accountancy Hughes, Ryan Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Banbridge Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Kane, Ross Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Law Kavanagh, Barry University of Ulster St. Colman's Abbey P.S. HND Computers Keeley, Francis Queen's University, Belfast St. Malachy's P.S. Carnaget Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Keenan, Barry Heriot-Wat University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Computer Science Kennedy, Michael Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Banbridge Mechanical Engineering Kerr, Ciaran Working St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Larkin, David Queens University, Belfast Ballyholland P.S. Businenss Information Technology Loughran, James Queens University, Belfast St. Joseph's P.S. Bessbrook Business Information Technology Loughran, Ronan Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Psychology/Sociology Mallon, Jonathan Newry Institute ot Further & Higher Ed. St. Patrick's P.S. Newry Markey, Peter Queens University, Belfast St. Patrick's P.S. Crossmaglen Manufacturing Engineering Marley, Christopher University of Ulster, Magee College St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Leisure and Hotel Management Marley, Dominic Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Economics/Politics McAteer, Dominic Armagh Institute of Further & Higher Ed. St. Colman's Abbey P.S. McComiskey, Michael University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Mark's High School Accounting McCormack, Patrick Queens University, Belfast Ballyholland P.S. Computer Science McCoy, Dermot St. Mary's University College St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Teacher Training McCullagh, Simon Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Environmental Planning McCumiskey, Niall University of Wales, Swansea Dromintee P.S. European Management Science with Spanish McDonald, Kyle Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Dentistry McDonnell, Ciaran Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Spanish McDonough, Commac Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Business Information Technology McElroy, Mark Queens University, Belfast Ballyholland P.S. Physics (Msc.) McGahon, Michael Queens University, Belfast Kirkerly National School Computer Science McGeown, John University College Dublin St. Patrick's P.S. Drumgreenagh Law and Business McGlue, Eamonn St. Mary's Training College St. Columban's Secondary Technology McGreevy, Barry Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Mechanical Engineering McGulgan, Liam Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Barr Computer Science McKeown, Gary Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Law with Politics McKeown, Keith University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Joseph's High School Humanities: English McKernan, Adrian Queens University, Belfast Ballyholland P.S. Electrical & Electronic Engineering McKevitt, Glenn Queens University, Belfast St. Patrick's P.S. Newry Aeronautical Engineering McKinley, Gareth University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Joseph's P.S. Meigh Surveying with Specialisms McLogan, Damian Leeds University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Business Information Management McManus, Coilin Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Civil Engineering McMurray, Andrew University of Ulster St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Social Work McParland, Sean Queens University, Belfast Carrick P.S. Finance McShane, Damien Queens University, Belfast St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Law with Politics McSherry, Ciaran University of Ulster, Jordanstown Cloughoge P.S. Electronics and Software (Hons) McVerry, David University of Ulster, Magee St. Malachy's P.S. Camlough Electronics & Computing Meegan, Micheal Queens University, Belfast Clonalig P.S. Economics Morgan, Gary Anthony Queens University, Belfast Holy Cross P.S. Finance Mulholland, Barry University of Ulster, Magee St. Joseph's P.S. Bessbrook Computing with Marketing Murphy, Peter J. University of Ulster, Jordastown St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Computing Science O'Neill, Eunan University of Ulster, Jordanstown Anamar Primary School Oommunication, AdveMising & Marketing Owens, Ruaidhri U.C.D. St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Commerce with Spanish Phillips, Connor Queens University, Belfast Jonesborough P.S. Drama Poland, Gavin Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Management with Spanish Rafferty, Neil Newcastle University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Civil and Structural Engineering Reynolds, Shane University College, Dublin Cloghogue P.S. Computer Science P'ooks, John Gap Year Sf. Colman's Abbey P.S. Rodgers, Stephen Anmagh Institute of Further & Higher Ed. St. Peter's P.S. Warrenpoint Rooney, John Stirling University St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Internatlonal Management with a European Language Rushe, Patrick St Patrick's P.S. Crossmaglen Arcadia Trainee Manager Sands, Cathal Cumbria College St. Joseph's High School Multimedia Design & Digital Animation Sexton, Ronan University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Patrick's P.S. Mayobridge Building Engineering and Management Sloan, Beniamin University of West England, Bristol Bishop Douglas Social Sciences Smith, Barry Newry Institute of Further & Higher Ed. St Colman's Abbey P.S. Smith, Damian University College, Dublin St. Malachy's P.S. Carnagat Medicine Smith, Niall Gap Year St. Patrick's P.S. Crossmaglen Computing Strain, Darren University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Accounting Toal, Mark Queens University, Belfast St. Colman's Abbey P.S. Business Information Technology Toal, Michael Gap Year St. Mary's P.S. Mullaghbawn Toman, Patrick Queens University, Belfast Carrick P.S. Geography Turley, Gavin Gap Year St. Colman's P.S. Newry Walsh, Michael University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Patrick's P.S. Mayobridge Sport & Leisure Studies Yeates, Andrew University of Ulster, Jordanstown St. Colman's P.S. Newry Electronics and Software
SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS BEST IN SUBJECT -'A' LEVEL
These awards are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in the school in each individual subject at the'A'Level Examinations of June 2000.
Economics: Gary McKeown
The P.J. Kane Award
This award is dedicated to the memory of P.J. Kane a distinguished past teacher. P.J. introduced Economics to the Abbey and during his teaching career he inspired both staff and pupils with his courage and dedication.
Politics: Gary McKeown
The Br. D.L. O'Donnell Award
This award commemorates the life and work of Brother D.L. O'Donnell who had an abiding interest and knowledge of political affairs in Ireland. He had an exceptionally long connection with the Abbey Grammar School where he celebrated his centenary in 1998.
History: Gary McKeown
The Br. P.W. Newell Award
Brother P.W. Newell was a legend in the Abbey where he served as a teacher and as a Headmaster during the 1930's, 40's, 50's and 60's. As a Historian, his attention to detail was remarkable and as Headmaster he was responsible for the planning and budding of the present school which was opened in 1996.
English: Patrick Finnegan
The Br. T. L. Magee Award
Brother T.L. Magee will always be remembered in the Abbey as an excellent Headmaster and as an inspiratlonal teacher of English. A gentle Kerryman he was as big in heart as in stature.
Mathematics: Patrick Finnegan
The P.A. Sweeney Award
The name of Paddy Sweeney was synonymous with the teaching of Mathematics in the Abbey in the 1940', 50's and 60's. He took such great enjoyment in solving problems and so conveyed this to his students that many were inspired to follow his footsteps.
French: Michael Crawford
The Brendan Cassidy Award
Brendan Cassidy was a popular and dedicated teacher who served Abbey students for almost twenty years in the 1950's and 60's. As Head of the French Department he displayed a dedication and thoroughness to the teaching of his subject which was inspirational to his students.
Computers: Michael Crawford
The Br. D.W. Lynam Award
This award celebrates the work of an outstanding Mathematician who saw the beginning of the Computer revolution in the Abbey school during his term as Headmaster in the 1970's. His long period of service in Newry saw numerous students benefit greatly from his logical and enquiring mind.
Physics: Eamon Doherty
The Br. M.K. Farrell Award
Brother M.K. Farrell was a popular and caring teacher in the Abbey in the 1960's and 70's. His work in the Physics Lab was matched by his enthusiasm on the playing fields and he made a lasting impression in the lives of many Abbey students.
Chemistry: Eamon Doherty
The Professor L. Abrahamson Award
This award commemorates Leonard Abrahamson, a graduate from the Abbey in the early 1900's who later became President of the Royal College of Physicians.
Art: Marc Hagan-Guirey
The Br. T.F. Beausang Award
Brother Beausang has perhaps the longest period of service in the Newry school where his love of Language and Art has widened the minds of generations of Abbey students and his creative talents has acted as a spur to literally thousands of students who have benefited from his teachings.
Biology: Damian Smyth
The Dr. M. Abrahamson Award
This award commemorates Mervyn Abrahamson who graduated from the Abbey in the early 1900's and who later became an eminent Physician in London.
Business Studies: Barry Mulholland
The Br. J.B. Hynes Award
This award commemorates the life of Brother J.B. Hynes. During his teaching career in the Abbey in the 1960's and 70's, he was a popular figure whose grasp of business affairs and fundraising was remarkable. His humerous approach to teaching colleagues and his pupils made him a popular friend to all who worked with him.
Geography: Ross Kane
The Br. H.C. O'Hara Award
This award is dedicated to the memory of a gentle and caring teacher who after his return from a period of time in India served the largest part of his teaching career in the Abbey where his many pupils recall him with warmth and devotion.
Irish: Anthony Brady
The P.A. Crinion Award
Paddy Crinion was a distinguished member of the Abbey staff for the three decades in the 1940's, 50,s and 60's. A recognised expert in Latin he was equally gifted in Irish and during his time in Newry was involved in all aspects of Irish Culture and Language.
Physical Education Studies: Daniel Hughes
The Br. P.C. McFarland Award
This award is dedicated to the memory of Brother P. McFarland and his enthusiastic approach to the teaching of English but more appropiatley to his love of Gaelic games. He will long be remembered as a colossus of the Abbey playing fields where he displayed a drive for success that will be long remembered by legions of Abbey sportsmen.
Religious Studies: Andrew McMurray
The Br. W A. Byrne Award
Brother W.A. Byrne is one of those Abbey legends, a man of rare vivacity and enthusiasm. During his prolonged period of service in the school he was a shining example of the religious calling of Brother Edmund Rice. His attention to the disadvantaged in society and especially to the African Foreign Missions was unequalled.
Sociology: Shane Reynolds
The Br. J D McDonald Award
This award celebrates the work carried out by the last Christian Brother who served as Headmaster in the Abbey Grammar School. His period of office is memorable for the quality and extent of change he originated. Many new ideas and subjects were introduced into the school during his time enriching the quality and variation of education offered to the students.
Spanish: Dominic McAteer
The Jack Cushnan Award
This award commemorates the work in the Abbey of Jack Cushnan who as Head of the Spanish Department in the 1960's and 70's saw his subject achieve new status in the school curriculum. When he left the school he became Headmaster of the the British Council Schools in Cali, Columbia and Madrid, Spain.
Technology: Mark Toal
The Br. C.l. Gallagher Award
This award is dedicated to the long service in the Abbey of Brother C.l. Gallagher in the 1960's and 1970's. During his career both as a teacher and a Headmaster in the School he had a consuming passion for scientific and technological developments, a passion which he used to modernise the schools for the benefit of his students.
Theatre Studies: Christopher Carr
The Br. I.M. Liston Award
This award celebrates the distinguished teaching career of Brother I. Liston. For over 53 years in Newry Brother Liston conveyed to thousands of Abbey students an awareness and appreciation of English Literature, Poetry and dramatic expression.
HEADMASTER'S BURSARIES
These valuable Bursaries are given each year by the Headmaster to recognise the valuable contribution to the life of the school made by a large number of pupils in the field of extra-curricular activities. Each year the relevant Head of Department in consultation with his teaching group nominates a number of candidates for those awards. The Headmaster selects the recipients of these awards from the following lists:
Art Drama Music Paul Haughey Cast + Crew, Abbey Drama Show Fiachra Donnelly Sean Lynch Connor Philips Brian Kirk Fearghal Murray David Rocks Desmond McKevitt Declan Quinn Shane Tumelty Steven Rice
SPORT
The Gerry Brown Memorial Trophy
This trophy which accompanies the Bursary Award was presented to the school by Mrs. Alma Brown in memory of her late husband, Gerry Brown who taught Physical Education in the Abbey from 1949-1982.
Cathal Donnelly Sean Feathenstone Michael McGahon Neil Rafferty
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Memorial to Br. T.F. Beausang
The year 2000 will be remembered from many things. In the Abbey Grammar School it signalled a very sad occasion which the school itself and the Irish Department in particular would like to commemorate publicly tonlyht. Indeed to-nlyhts yatheriny here in the Abbey of the Board of Governors, special guests, distinguished past pupils, parents, recent yraduates, staff and present pupils is an appropriate occasion for all of us who worked with him to pay a special tribute to the late Br. T.F. Beausany, superior of the Abbey Christian Brothers Community when he passed away last August 2000.
Current Staff
Headmaster Mr D McGovern Deputy Headmaster Mr V Kane Senior Masters Mr. M. McKevitt, Mr. K. Brady, Mr. J. Rath, Mr. D. Maguire, Dr. J. McCavitt, Mr. R. Ruddy Mrs O Byrne Mr G McCoy Miss C Mason Mr P Mooney Mr M McMahon Mr P O'Shea Mr S Connolly Mrs. S. Burns Mr B Teggart Mr C Coffey Miss F. Armstrong Miss C O'Hare Mr A O'Rourke Mrs. S. McDonnell Mrs A Elmore Mr H Markey Mrs. M. Lane Mr M Grogan Mrs J McDonald Mr. R. Ruddy Miss O Wright Mrs M Rooney Miss M. Black Mr J Smyth DrAMcDonneli Mr.J.Rafferty Mr G Morgan Dr S Fee Mr. T. Mooney Mrs M MacGinty Mrs T Donegan Mrs. M. McEvoy Ms D Hagan Mr J McCartan Mr. S. McClory Miss M Quinn Mr P O'Neill Mrs. D. Simpson Mr J Kane Mr G Patterson Miss B. Tumilty Mr P Corrigan Mrs G Trainor Mr. B. Hamill Mr G Savage Mr. P. McKeever Miss L. McGeown Miss R Malone Mr. D. McCann Mr. A. Lennon Chaplin Mr T Hanna Bursar Mr P Crawley Headmaster's Secretary Mrs G Kane General Office Mrs M Rafferty Mrs T McKernan Library Staff Mrs E McArdle Technical, Reprographic & Clerical Staff Mrs M Moan Mrs R Dunne Mr S Higgins Mrs K Burns Miss K Dodds Mr R McCabe Caretaking Staff Mr P Daly Mr W McCullough Study Hall Supervisor Mr K Higgins Care Aassistants Mrs E Davey Mrs D Franklin Cleaning Staff Canteen Staff Mr D Murphy Mrs P McKay Mrs C Carolan Miss H Traynor Mrs M Harte Mrs L Pentony Miss E Harte Mrs B Doran Mrs B Mallon Mrs B Mallon Mrs P Myles Mrs P Myles Mr D Stack Mrs M McGivern