3 May 2024
St Mary’s host Antrim Cup All-Star Awards
As part of St Mary’s commitment to Community Engagement, we were delighted to host the Antrim GAA Schools Cup All-Stars Celebration at the College. The event marks the culmination of the 2024 Antrim Schools Cup competition. The initiative, now in its second year, involved over 3,000 pupils (Years 8, 9 and 10) from 25 schools taking part in an intensive 6-week competition, delivered over 300 games across all codes. At the event, All-Star awards were presented to 90 players (15 players from each code/ year group) who excelled in the competitions. Congratulations to all the recipients.
3 May 2024
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Class of 1981
March 18, 2026
The class of 1981 reunited in the Devenish Arms on Friday 13th March to mark 45 years since embarking on their teacher training in St. Mary's and St. Joseph's College, Belfast. It was a night of laughter, renewing friendships and sharing of memories. It was a special year of integration, with the two colleges coming together for many subjects for the first time. The warmth of the reunion spoke volumes about the close bonds fostered and maintained within the year group.
Student Gaelic Games Bursaries
February 26, 2026
St Mary’s University College hosted the 2026 Ulster GAA Student Bursary Awards in Belfast, celebrating over 60 third‑level students recognised for promoting the ethos and values of Gaelic Games. Officials Brian McAvoy and Michael Geoghegan presented bursaries to awardees from across Ulster, including several standout St Mary’s students honoured for their commitment both on and off the field.
Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and Ulster British tradition visits St Mary’s
February 16, 2026
Our College Principal Prof. Peter Finn welcomed Lee Reynolds, Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and Ulster British tradition as well as Alan Bree from his Office. It provided a good discussion on Lee’s role in the context of our College commitment to pluralism.
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