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Latest Shimna News
Masterful performance by Shimna golfers
Fifteen of our students took part in the inaugural Shimna Masters, held at Kilkeel Golf Club on Friday. The quality of the play matched the balmy conditions and the superbly prepared course. Rhys emerged as champion, closely followed by Jack and Max. The future of golf at Shimna is promising with so many talented players in our ranks. Thank you to Kilkeel Golf Club for their warm welcome.
Year 8 Gaelic boys show their mettle against the odds
On Wednesday our Year 8 Gaelic footballers took the short trip down to Bryansford GAC to play Trinity Lecale. The Lecale panel of 30 dwarfed the 13 boys of Shimna, though it was Shimna that started the brighter with Jamie on target at centre half-forward with a sharp point. What followed was a frenetic end to end game where both sides traded scores, though Trinity seemed to be taking their goals rather than points so they finished 8 points ahead at half time. At half time Tri
Students sail through fitness suite fundraiser
A fantastic effort from our students yesterday as they took on a treadmill fundraiser in support of Newcastle Lifeboat Service. The students clocked up an incredible 63 miles in our Fitness Suite; the equivalent of setting off from Kilkeel RNLI Lifeboat Station and travelling along the entire County Down coastline, past the lifeboat stations at Newcastle, Ardglass, Portaferry and Bangor, all the way to Donaghadee RNLI Lifeboat Station and beyond. Thank you to the Newcastle Li
2026 Chess Grand Master crowned
The 2026 Shimna Chess Championships took place earlier today. In a series of matches across multiple year groups, Lucas emerged undefeated through the group stages and knockout rounds to emerge as Grand Master. Well done to Mason, JJ, Luke, Oliver and Ruairi in Year 9 for organising and refereeing the tournament.
Competitive debut for 3x3 Basketball
On Friday, our girls took part in a 3x3 basketball tournament against St Louis Grammar, with both schools entering three teams. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the students to showcase the skills they have been developing through coaching sessions delivered by Mourne Basketball. All of the girls represented the College superbly, demonstrating great teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The tournament concluded with a thrilling f
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