Congratulations to the 2ndXV for their convincing 0-38 defeat of Foyle College 2nds this afternoon in the 1st Round of the Ulster Schools 2ndXV Cup. 2 tries for Sam Balfour, 2 for Ben Donaldson and 1 each for Angus Frazer and Thom Morton marks a very strong start to this year’s tournament. Well done boysRead more
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Congratulations to Jessica Noble and Eva Johnston in 8C, who both received news last week that their poems, submitted to the Young Writer’s Poetry Escape Competition, were that good that they are to be published. As a sneak preview, the girls very kindly agreed to their work being presented below, with the hope of inspiring aRead more
It gives us great pleasure to inform you of, past pupil, Fiachra Gallagher-Lawson’s success at the NI Moving Image Arts Showcase today in Belfast; having been awarded first place for ‘Best Film’ in 2017 in the AS category, he has now achieved the double and has been awarded first place in the same category atRead more
Best wishes and good luck to the 2nd XV squad of 23 senior boys who are heading to Foyle College tomorrow afternoon to take part in the 1st round of the Ulster Schools’ 2nd XV Cup. Venue: Foyle College, KO 3:30pmRead more
The ABP Angus Youth Challenge team are continuing to work on their project which requires them to investigate how the Aberdeen Angus breed will ensure sustainability of farming in Fermanagh. To find out more about the history of the Aberdeen Angus breed, the team met with Mr Alan Morrison and his son James, a YearRead more
Congratulations and good luck to year 11 boys Jamal Tavares and Jack Ovens who have both been called up to international football duties next week. Jamal (left) is set to travel to Poland with the NI U16 squad and Jack (right) heads for Spain with the NI U15 squad. We wish both boys and theirRead more
Year 9 pupils were challenged to create a design for a competitive fighting robot that could potentially participate in the BBC 2 programme ‘Robot Wars’. Pupils’ designs would represent their respective house (Belmore, Benauglin, Cuilcagh and Trien) and considerations such as speed (mph), weight (kg) and armour were to be contemplated in order to designRead more
On Tuesday 20th November, the Senior Netball team played their first match of the NI League. They travelled to Cookstown to play Holy Trinity ( a former Premier League Team). The girls acquitted themselves very well, with some good quality attacking and defensive play; unfortunately though, on this occasion, we lost the match to deservingRead more
Congratulations to two former students Conor Goodall and Oisin Mackin who were awarded Entrance Exhibitions at Trinity College, Dublin on the basis of their Advanced Level results. Conor is studying Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology and Oisin is studying Engineering. Photo of Enniskillen Royal’s Entrance Exhibitioners, Conor Goodall and Oisin Mackin, to Trinity CollegeRead more
By Ronan Lunny, (Year 13 pupil, St. Michael’s College) On Friday November 9th, English Literature students from: St Michael’s College Enniskillen, accompanied by Mrs Bernie O’Reilly, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, accompanied by Mrs Maeve Ferguson, and Coláiste Colmcille in Ballyshannon, met at the Abbey Theatre Ballyshannon, for a poetry masterclass from renowned anthologist, Niall MacRead more
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Hannah Shaw
I left ERGS in 2020 during the start of COVID - crazy times.
I studied Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies at A’ Level.
After ERGS, I joined Queen’s University Belfast to pursue a degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Between my second and third year, I undertook a placement year working as a Pharmaceutical Analyst for Almac in Craigavon. I finished my degree with First Class Honours and received two awards sponsored by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry for Best Research Project and Overall Distinction in Final Year Studies.
After finishing my degree, I applied for - and was awarded - a scholarship funded by the Department for the Economy to pursue a full-time research-based PhD. I started in 2024 and my project focuses on breast cancer research.
Outside of academia, I have supported my sister in growing her business, Enniskinn, which opened its second store in Enniskillen last week. We manufacture all of our products in Enniskillen and now have over 100 wholesalers across the world, mainly across the UK and Ireland. My Business Studies A’ Level with Mrs Donnelly has definitely been useful at times!
When I have the time, I enjoy sailing, with my most ambitious trip so far being an English Channel crossing from Southampton to La Rochelle in France. I obtained a Day Skipper licence for yachts up to 80ft and I’m hoping to complete a transatlantic crossing in the next few years. If I wasn’t any good at science, I would most definitely be a sailor!
National Schools Regatta Day 3
The rowers have arrived back home after finishing off a very successful weekend at Nat Schools for ERBC
The 2 First Eights were in action yesterday, with the girls coming 5th in the A Final and the Boys 6th in the B Final. Well done to both crews on their performances, we are so very proud of you all.
Thanks to our coaches and parents who travelled to Dorney to support the rowers over the weekend, it is very much appreciated.
Summary of the weekend’s great results
Girls Junior 14 Octo - National Schools Regatta Champions 🏆
Girls Champs Eight - A Final
Girls Champs Four - A Final
Boys Champs Eights - B Final
Boys Champs Four - B Final
Boys Junior 16 Eight - B Final
Congratulations to all 6 crews.
Henley is just around the corner, if you can make a donation, big or small to support our 2 crews at Henley they would really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone who has already donated
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Ruth Fannin
Year I left ERGS: 2019
A” Level subjects studied: Technology and Design, Mathematics and Business Studies (Spanish at AS Level)
Pathway after school: Started university in September 2019 whilst working part-time in my family business as Assistant Shop Manager
University attended: Queen’s University Belfast
Course studied: Business Management with Placement (4 years)
I started at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2019 and enjoyed a few months of a “normal” university experience before COVID-19 brought a sudden shift to online learning in March 2020.
During my time at university, I was awarded Top Business Management Student (2019/2020) and Top Student for History and Philosophy. I also completed the Degree Plus Award for Future Ready Skills in Management before graduating in 2023 with a First Class Honours degree.
After graduating, I was approached on LinkedIn about an opportunity that led to me joining the Oil Market Journal (OMJ) as Business Development Manager in Enniskillen in September 2023.
Although I have always lived at home in County Tyrone, I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had to travel with work, including visits to Dubai, Spain, Italy, Poland and Germany, as well as across the UK and Ireland.
Outside of work, I help out in my family business and volunteer both as a Girlguiding leader and as a youth club leader within my church. Through Girlguiding, I have also enjoyed incredible experiences, including spending a week as part of the crew on a Tall Ships yacht and, more recently, completing the Queen’s Guide Award — the highest award available within Girlguiding UK.
I am very grateful to both the Collegiate and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School for providing me with such a strong foundation and for encouraging the values of hard work, resilience and determination from an early age.