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THE ABBEY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ 

GRAMMAR SCHOOL 

ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 

12 TH DECEMBER 2003 

ABBEY CBS FORMAL 02

HEADMASTER’S WELCOME 

ORDER OF EVENTS 

INTRODUCTION: Mr. Val Kane - Vice Principal 

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Abbey Jazz Band 

Conductor - Mr Dominic Wadsworth (Head of Music Department) 

ABBEY ‘A’ LEVEL THEATRE STUDIES GROUP 

THE HEADMASTER’S ADDRESS: Mr. Dermot McGovern 

GUEST SPEAKER’S ADDRESS: Mr. Gerard O’Hare 

THE PRESENTATION CEREMONIES 

‘A’ LEVEL CERTIFICATES: Presented by Brother L. S. Kelly 

Headmaster’s Welcome 

On behalf of the Board of Governors and the whole Abbey Community I wish to take this opportunity to 

welcome you all, especially our returning Graduates and their parents to this very important evening in 

the Abbey Calendar. Although there has been a very short period since this group of students left the 

school, it is very rewarding for myself and all the teaching staff to see that so many of these fine young 

men have returned here tonight to join in our celebrations. 

I would also like to welcome and thank our distinguished guest speaker Mr Gerard O'Hare for accepting 

our invitation to attend this evening. As you can see from our prize-giving booklet Gerard on leaving 

university joined his family construction and investment companies and elevated it to one of the top 100 

companies in Northern Ireland. He then established a very successful investment and property company, 

which has a major stake in the present City of Newry such as its ownership of the Quays Complex. 

Gerard was at the centre of the huge campaign to raise Newry to City status, a campaign whose success 

owes a great deal to Gerard's leadership and drive. He was delighted to accept our invitation to present 

certificates and special awards. This is what we have come to expect from the Abbey student always 

delighted and honoured to return to their “Alma Mater”. 

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS: Presented by Mr. Gerard O’Hare 

Best in Subject 

3 Grade ‘A’ Passes - ‘A’ Level 

100% Module Pass 

Best in Modern Languages 

Best in School at ‘A’ level 

Best in Northern Ireland 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 

JOHN GRANT MEMORIAL AWARD FOR GAELIC FOOTBALL: Presented by Brother O’Mahony 

ABBEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION AWARD: Presented by Mrs Josie Murphy 

HEAD BOY 2002-2003 AWARD: Presented by Mr. Steven Campbell 

HEADMASTER’S BURSARIES 

Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education 

HEADMASTER’S PRESENTATIONS 

CONCLUSION: Mr. Dermot McGovern 

I wish to congratulate all our students on their many successes over a wide range of academic and 

extra-curricular activities. I would also like to offer special congratulations to the parents of all these 

young men for the continued and enthusiastic support they have given to the school. 

Lastly I would also like to express my and the Board of Governors’ appreciation of our excellent and 

dedicated staff who work enthusiastically with your sons in preparing them not only in the academic 

sphere but in all aspects of their education. 

In conclusion I hope you enjoy the presentations and I invite you to join us for some light refreshment in 

the school canteen at the end of the evening. 

Mr. Dermot McGovern 

Headmaster 

PLATFORM PARTY 

Mr. Dermot McGovern 

Mr. Gerard O’Hare 

Mrs. Josie Murphy 

Brother L. S. Kelly 

Brother J. O’Mahony 

Mr. Michael Brady 

Mrs. Mary Flynn 

Mr. Danny Gillespie 

Mr. Sean McAteer 

Mr. Arthur Morgan 

Mr. Paul O’Shea 

Sister Anne Lyng 

Mrs. Geraldine Kane 

Mr. Cathal McHale 

Mr. Steven Campbell 

Miss Gail McFerran 

Mr. Tony Mooney 

Mr. Colin Bell 

Mrs. Kathleen Mulholland 

Mr. Val Kane 

Headmaster 

Guest Speaker 

Guest Presenter 

Chairman of Board of Governors 

Superior of Newry Christian Brothers Community 

Board of Governors 





Teachers’ Representative to Board of Governors 

School Chaplain 

Headmaster’s Secretary 

First Trust Plc., Newry 

Head Boy 

Abbey Teaching Staff 

Abbey Teaching Staff 

Abbey Sports Association 

Abbey Parent Teachers Association 

Vice - Principal 

Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School - Newry 

Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School - Newry

GUEST SPEAKER Mr. Gerard O’Hare 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Best in Subject at ‘A’ level. 

Guest Speaker - Mr. Gerard O’Hare 

Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School 1969 - 1976 

‘A’ Level Subjects: 

English 

Irish 

Economics 

Politics 

Trent University, Nottingham: 

BSc in Quantity Surveying 

Born in Ballyholland outside Newry, Gerard O'Hare is one of Northern Ireland's most successful property 

and business entrepreneurs with a portfolio of developments across the UK and Ireland. 

Educated at Abbey Grammar School and graduating from Trent University in Nottingham as a Surveyor 

he then joined the growing family construction and development business. Under his guidance the 

Carnbane House Group and O'Hare & McGovern Ltd became one of Ireland's leading property, 

investment and construction Companies - recently highly ranked in Northern Ireland's Top 100 

companies. 

Today he is one of the most successful private sector businessmen with a personal portfolio of properties 

and investments worth over €200 million. 

He left his executive position at Carnbane House Group to set up and manage the investment and 

property business Parker Green. The company created and currently owns the retail, leisure and office 

complex The Quays in Newry. Other major ventures include investment and retail interests in Ireland, 

Europe and USA. 

Gerard O'Hare is a Champion of Public / Private Partnership and Urban Regeneration. He is Immediate 

Past President of Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade and a Director of the Newry City Centre 

Management Partnership. 

Abbey Technology Department celebrate ESAT success at RDS, Dublin. January 2003 



Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School 

Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School

DESTINATIONS 

DESTINATIONS 

‘A’ Level Certificates & Post School Destinations 2003-2004 

The following students will receive certificates for each of the ‘A’ Level subjects passed in June 2003 and 

which enabled them to enter the following degree courses at the listed universities. 

NAME COURSE DESTINATION 

JAMES ASHE COMMON & CIVIL LAW WITH FRENCH QUB, BELFAST 

CHRISTOPHER BARRON HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE POLICY QUB, BELFAST 

SEAN BELL MARKETING MANAGEMENT NAPIER, EDINBURGH 

MICHEAL BOYLE COMPUTER SCIENCE QUB, BELFAST 

ROBERT BRADSHAW ENGINEERING UUJ, BELFAST 

DAMIEN BRADY LIBERAL ARTS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ST.MARYS, BELFAST 

CIARAN CALDWELL ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

PETER CAMPBELL ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

RICHARD CARRAGHER ENGINEERING UUJ, BELFAST 

JOHN CARROLL ARCHAEOLOGY - PALAEOLOGY & GEOG QUB, BELFAST 

SEAN CARROLL GEOGRAPHY/SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

GARETH CHAMBERS TELEVISION PRODUCTION BOURNEMOUTH 

STEVEN CLARKE PHILOSOPHY & POLITICAL SCIENCES TRINITY, DUBLIN 

KEVIN COBURN SOCIOLOGY NKIFHE, NEWRY 

CONOR COLE 

FULL TIME WORK 

JOHN COLLINS ENGINEERING BIFHE, BELFAST 

JAMES COSGROVE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

CATHAL CULLY IRISH TEACHING ST.MARY'S, BELFAST 

DARREN CUNNINGHAM QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

BRENDAN CURRAN RADIOGRAPHY UUJ, BELFAST 

GARETH DOBBIN QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

JOHN DOUGAN JOURNALISM WITH MEDIA FOR PERFORM. CHESTER 

MARTIN DUGGAN REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT LJM, LIVERPOOL 

STEPHEN EGAN RETAIL MANAGEMENT UUC, COLERAINE 

CONOR FEARON MATHS WITH COMPUTING UUJ, BELFAST 

EDWARD FEARON 

GAP YEAR - REPEAT A2'S 

RORY FEARON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LJM, LIVERPOOL 

STEPHEN FEARON SPORTS REHABILITATION SALFORD, MANCHESTER 

ADRIAN FEEHAN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING UUJ, BELFAST 

LEE FEENAN RADIOGRAPHY UUJ, BELFAST 

CONOR FEGAN SPORT, EXERCISE & LEISURE UUJ, BELFAST 

GARY FEGAN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

GERARD FITZPATRICK COMPUTER SCIENCE QUB, BELFAST 

CHRISTOPHER GASKIN LAW WITH POLITICS QUB, BELFAST 

COLIN HARTE TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN UUJ, BELFAST 

LEE HAUGHEY SPORT, HEALTH & EXERCISE ABERTAY 

PETER HEATLEY COMPUTER SCIENCE QUB, BELFAST 

CATHAL HENRY COMPUTER SCIENCE UUJ, BELFAST 

COLUM HICKEY ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE UUJ, BELFAST 

DAVID HOLLYWOOD THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES BRISTOL 

DAVID HOLSGROVE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

CHRISTOPHER JACOBS MEDICINE ABERDEEN 

DAVID KEENAN GAP YEAR - BED HISTORY ‘04 

JOHN KEENAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UUC, COLERAINE 

MICHAEL KENNEDY QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

ANDREW KNAPTON BUILDING SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

SEAMUS LAVERTY LAW WITH POLITICS QUB, BELFAST 

KEN LAW GAP - MEDICINE IN 2004 

BARRY LAW ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

SEAN LYNCH LAW QUB, BELFAST 

MARK MACLENNAN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOG/EDUCATION STIRLING, SCOTLAND 

ANDREW MAGILL PHYSIOTHERAPY QUEEN MARG. EDINBURGH 

JOSEPH MALLON PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY LIVERPOOL HOPE 

MARC MALLON FILM STUDIES QUB, BELFAST 

ADRIAN MARKEY SOCIOLOGY UUJ, BELFAST 

PAUL MATTHEWS PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY DURHAM 

NEIL McALEAVEY MEDICINE QUB, BELFAST 

RORY McBRIDE MECHANICAL & MANUFACTURING ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

MICHAEL McCARTAN QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

JONATHAN McCOMISKEY QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

GAVIN McERLEAN T& D EDUCATION ST.MARYS, BELFAST 

AIDAN McGARVEY INTERNET & COMM. ENGINEERING UUJ, BELFAST 

GERARD McGENNITY COMMUNICATION STUDIES UUJ, BELFAST 

GERARD McGUIGAN FINANCE QUB, BELFAST 

ARTHUR McGUINNESS 

ENG. APPRENTICE WITH BT 

PAUL McGUINNESS LAW QUB, BELFAST 

PADHRAIG McKERNAN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE POLICY UUJ, BELFAST 

CONOR McLOUGHLIN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

MICHAEL McNAMEE PROPERTY INVESTMENT & DEVELOP. UUJ, BELFAST 

CHRIS McPARLAND QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

CONOR McPARLAND APPLIED LANGUAGES UUC, COLERAINE 

THOMAS MOAN ACCOUNTING UUJ, BELFAST 

SEAN MOORE 

GAP YEAR 

IAN MORGAN PSYCHOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

JONATHAN MORGAN THEOLOGY & RE & DRAMA TEACHING ST.MARYS, STRAWBERRY HILL 

BRENDAN MURPHY ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENG. QUB, BELFAST 

CONNOR MURPHY COMPUTER SCIENCE UUJ, BELFAST 

GERALD MURPHY SOCIOLOGY & SPORT STUDIES LIVERPOOL HOPE 

GAP YR DUE TO SPORTS INJ. 

JASON MURPHY PHARMACY QUB, BELFAST 

JOSEPH O’BRIEN ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE UUJ, BELFAST 

KIERAN MURPHY QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

NIALL O’HARE ART & DESIGN UUJ, YORK ST, BELFAST 

SHANE O’HIGGINS SOCIOLOGY UUJ, BELFAST 

CONOR O’NEILL COMBINED ARTS - IRISH UUC, COLERAINE 

TONY O’TIERNEY PSYCHOLOGY LEICESTER 

JAMES PATTERSON MODERN HISTORY/POLITICS QUB, BELFAST 

CIARAN QUINN ACCOUNTING UUJ, BELFAST 

JONATHAN QUINN TRANSPORT & SUPPLY CHAIN MGMENT UUJ, BELFAST 

NIALL QUINN QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

STEPHEN QUINN COMBINED ARTS-IRISH/HISTORY UUC, COLERAINE 

CIARAN ROBB HOUSING MANAGEMENT UUJ, BELFAST 

PAUL ROCKS 

FULL TIME WORK 

CHRISTOPHER RODGERS COMBINED ARTS - IR/MEDIA/ENGLISH UUC, COLERAINE 

GARY SAVAGE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING QUB, BELFAST 

BRIAN SLOAN PHYSIOTHERAPY UUJ, BELFAST 

ROBERT SMITH FILM STUDIES/PSYCHOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

BRYAN STEWART FILM STUDIES/PSYCHOLOGY QUB, BELFAST 

GARRETH THORNTON HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE UUJ, BELFAST 

CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING QUB, BELFAST 

DAVID TOAL QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

CHRISTOPHER VALLELY QUANTITY SURVEYING UUJ, BELFAST 

MARK WEIR INTERACTIVE MULTI MEDIA & DESIGN UUJ. BELFAST 



SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS 

BEST IN SUBJECT - ‘A’ LEVEL 

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS 

BEST IN SUBJECT - ‘A’ LEVEL 

These awards are presented to those students who received the highest overall mark in each individual 

subject area in the school in the ‘A’ Level examinations of June 2003. 

Biology: Neil McAleavey: 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. 

Chemistry: Neil McAleavey: 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. 

French: Neil McAleavey: 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. 

Mathematics: Neil McAleavey: 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. 

English: Steven Clarke: 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. 

History: Steven Clarke: 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 building of the present school which was opened in 

1966. 

Politics: Steven Clarke: 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. 

Information & Communications Technology (ICT): David Toal: 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. 

Geography: David Toal: 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. 

Technology: David Toal: 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. 

Art: Niall O’Hare: 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. 

Irish: James Ashe: 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. 

Further Mathematics: Barry Law: Bro J.V. Mullins Award 

Bro J.V. Mullins served a long period in The Abbey in the 1950s and 60s both as a dedicated 

mathematics teacher and as headmaster. He will always be remembered by his students as a warm and 

caring teacher who was able to get the best from his students. 

Physics: Barry Law: 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. 

Physical Education Studies: Michael Kennedy: 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: Sean Lynch: 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: Paul Matthews: 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: Conor McParland: 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. 

Theatre Studies: Gareth Chambers: 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. 

Business Studies: Gerard McGuigan: 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 humorous approach to teaching colleagues and his pupils made him a popular friend to 

all who worked with him. 

Economics: Gerard McGuigan: 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. 



ABBEY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL STAFF 2003 - 2004 

Mr Dermot McGovern 

Headmaster 

Mrs C Convie 

Teaching Staff 

Mr P O’Shea 


Miss C O’Hare 


Mr D Tennyson 


Mr M Grogan 


Mrs O McGinley 


Mr. Val Kane 

Deputy Headmaster 

Mr J Rath 

Senior Master 

Mr K Brady 

Senior Master 

Mr M McKevitt 

Senior Master 

Mr R Ruddy 

Senior Master 

Dr. J McCavitt 

Senior Master 

Mr J Smyth 


Mr G Morgan 


Mrs M MacGinty 


Miss D Mulgrew 


Miss M Quinn 


Mr J Kane 


Mrs A Elmore 


Mrs T Donegan 


Mr G Savage 


Mr D Wadsworth 


Ms J Murphy 


Mr C Gamble 


Mr P Corrigan 


Sr Anne Lyng 

School Chaplain 

Mr K Higgins 

Study Hall Supervisor 

Mr P Crawley 

Bursar 

Mrs G Kane 

Headmaster’s Secretary 

Mrs M Rafferty 

Administration 

Mrs O Bryne 


Mr P Mooney 


Miss G McFerran 


Mr A O’Rourke 


Mr H Markey 


Mrs J McDonald 


Mrs T McKernan 


Miss L Finnegan 


Mrs R McMinn 


Mrs E McArdle 

Librarian 

Mr N Clark 

Tech. & Clerical Staff 

Mr S Higgins 


Mrs M Rooney 


Dr A McDonnell 


Dr S Fee 


Mrs G Trainor 


Mr J McCartan 


Mr P O’Neill 


Mrs K Burns 


Mrs M Moan 


Mrs R Dunne 


Mrs D Franklin 

Care Assistant 

Ms C Toldy 


Miss S Crilly 


Mr G Patterson 


Mr M Rodgers 


Mr P McKeever 


Mr D McCann 


Mr M McMahon 


Mrs S Burns 


Mrs L Sands 


Mrs L Donnan 


Mrs B Doran 

Canteen Staff 

Mrs S Goodwill 

Canteen Staff 

Mrs M McGivern 

Canteen Staff 

Mrs B Mallon 

Canteen Staff 

Mrs F McAreavey 


Mrs M Lane 


Miss M Black 


Mr S Gallagher 


Mr T Mooney 


Mrs M McEvoy 


Miss P McKay 

Canteen Staff 

Miss H Traynor 

Canteen Staff 

Miss L Mackin 

Cleaning Staff 

Mrs L Pentony 

Canteen Staff 

Miss E Harte 


Mr D Murphy 


Mr S McClory 


Mrs D Simpson 


Mrs B Tohill 


Mr B Hamill 


Mrs L McKeever 


Miss A Reynolds 


Mrs M Harte 


Mr D Stack 


Miss K Maher 


Mr W McCullough 

Caretaking Staff 

Mr P Daly 

Caretaking Staff 

Mr K Fearon 

Student Placement 



3 OR MORE GRADE ‘A’ PASSES AT GCE ‘A’ LEVEL 

These presentations are made to a very special group of students who have achieved an exceptionally 

high standard of academic excellence by obtaining at least 3 grade A passes in the 'A' level examinations 

in June 2003. 

Gareth Chambers 

Steven Clarke 

Cathal Cully 

Christopher Jacobs 

Seamus Laverty 

Barry Law 

Ken law 

Sean Lynch 

Neil McAleavey 

Jonathan McComiskey 

Paul McGuinness 

Paul Matthews 

Bryan Stewart 

David Toal 

BEST IN MODERN LANGUAGES AT ‘A’ LEVEL 

Christina Fitzsimmons Trophy - James Ashe 

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 the field of Modern Languages made by Mrs. Fitzsimmons during her 

teaching career in the Abbey 1968 - 1983 and is a fitting recognition of the high esteem held by her past 

pupils of the work done by Mrs. Fitzsimmons in and out of her classroom. 

A2 100% Module Pass 

These students achieved a very high standard of academic performance when they were awarded a 

100% Pass Grade in one or more of the modules they entered in the examinations of June 2003. 

Steven Clarke - English 4 

History 2 

David Keenan - History 6 

Barry Law - Statistics I 

Ken Law - ICT 6 

Chemistry II 

Christopher Jacobs - Chemistry III 

French 4 

Seamus Laverty - Biology 4 

ICT 6 

Sean Lynch - French 4 

History 2 

Neil McAleavey - Biology 4 

Chemistry 3 

Chemistry 4 

Chemistry 5 

Chemistry 6 

Aidan McGarvey - ICT 6 

Michael McNamee - ICT 6 

Paul Matthews - ICT 6 

English 5 

Mathematics S1 

Sociology 6 

David Toal - ICT 6 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - 3 or more grade A passes at ‘A’ Level. 



BEST IN SCHOOL AWARD 

This award is presented to the student who achieved the highest mark in his ‘A’ Level year group across 

the full range of subjects 

Barry Law 

BEST IN NORTHERN IRELAND 

This award is given to very talented pupils who achieved a top place in an ‘A’ Level subject from the 

whole body of students both male and female who sat ‘A’ Level examinations in June 2003. 

Steven Clarke - History - Joint 2nd 

Neil McAleavey - Chemistry - Joint 2nd 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 

John Grant Memorial Award: Gerard McCreesh 

This 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: 

The Abbey Sports Association is delighted to present to the school for its annual prize-giving the T.P. 

Murphy Sports Trophy. This trophy is given in honour of the late T.P. Murphy to recognise his vast 

contribution to the development of sport and in particular, Gaelic Football . T.P. was a founder of the 

Abbey Sports Association and was happy and proud to use his talents and expert knowledge of Gaelic 

Games to the benefit of his beloved Abbey school. 

Head Boy Award: Sean Carroll 

This award goes to Sean Carroll to recognise his role of student leadership throughout the last academic 

year. 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Best in Subject at GCSE 

HEADMASTER’S BURSARIES 

These valuable Bursaries are given each year by the Headmaster to recognise the huge contribution 

made by a large number 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 of candidates for these awards. The Headmaster selects the recipient of each category from the 

following nominees. 

PE 

Sean Carroll 

Darren Cunningham 

Kevin Dyas 

Michael McNamee 

DRAMA 

Mark Hughes 

David McEntagert 

Ruairi Murphy 

Barry Sands 

ART 

Daniel Boyle 

Jonathan Kenna 

Donal Myles 

Art Group - 

Peter Gordon 

Fearghus Heatley 

John McAleenan 

Gareth McGivern 

Donal Myles 

MUSIC 

Stephen McElroy 

Darren Magee 

John Markey 

Gerard Morgan 

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 who taught Physical Education and Gaelic Games to generations of 

Abbey pupils from 1949 - 1982. 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Best in School Award - Patrick McGuigan 



Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Patrick Donnelly receives the John Grant Memorial award for the 

student who has made the greatest contribution to gaelic football. 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Calvin McGrath came second in Northern Ireland in ‘A’ Level History. 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - The following boys received full marks in their three modules 

at AS Level. David Toal - Technology and Bryan Stewart - English. 

Steven Rice received full marks in GCSE English coursework. 

Annual Prize giving 2002 - Tony Quigg receives a special presentation for the best in 

Modern Languages at ‘A’ Level from Mrs Christina Fitzsimmons. 



A’ Level Pupils are congratulated by Headmaster 

on the release of their results in August 2003 

The Abbey MacRory Cup Panel 2002/3 

Mr McGovern congratulates Neil McAleavey, Barry Law, Ken Law 

and Paul Matthews on achieving 4 A grades at A’ Level. 

Michael McNamee and Johnny Morgan in possession against 

St.Patrick's, Armagh and Sean Carroll driving past a St. Macartan's 

Monaghan defender. 

Mr McGovern congratulates a group of students who obtained at least 3 A grades at A’ Level. 

Included are Neil McAleavey, Steven Clarke, David Toal, Barry Law, 

Sean Lynch, Paul Matthews, Gareth Chambers, Ken Law, Cathal Cully, Christopher Jacobs, 

Seamus Laverty, Jonathan McComiskey, Paul McGuinness, Bryan Stewart.

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