ERGS hosted fellow Royal school Royal and Prior Raphoe on Saturday 2nd October. A strong physical Raphoe side tested all 4 teams. Despite valiant displays by all teams, finding the winning goals proved impossible to achieve. Great displays of teamwork and individual skill do however provide an encouraging outlook for the future. Final scores: 1XIRead more
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A tough morning at Castle lane for the ERGS U13 side. A larger and well drilled Banbridge side had clearly made the trip down with the intention of continuing their successful winning streak. From the Kick-off Banbridge attacked the ERGS defensive line finding little give until a quick pass and missed tackle allowed the ‘blueRead more
A sunny Saturday morning saw Banbridge Academy head down the M1 to play the first home game of the season for the Enniskillen Royal U14 team. A good crowd of familiar faces lined the touchline in the expectation of watching the team record their first home win of the 2016/17 season. The Enniskillen U14s livedRead more
The ERGS Med XV posted a confidence boosting victory against Banbridge Academy on Saturday at the Eisenhower playing fields after sustaining multiple injuries and defeats on the road in the previous two fixtures. Despite having the ‘lions share’ of the possession the Enniskillen boys were unable to make any impression on the score board inRead more
This was another impressive performance by Enniskillen Royal’s 2ndXV tainted only by an injury to their mobile hooker, John Fitzpatrick. Fitz, (a novel sobriquet), had been having an excellent game but fell headlong in a tackle and twisted his right leg. He was taken by ambulance to Craigavon hospital as a precautionary measure and weRead more
Banbridge Academy hosted the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School team in a game the Fermanagh team won by 13-0. Reece Smyton kicked two early penalties to give his team a 6-0 lead. The Banbridge Academy team was well-organised defensively and gave little away which ensured there were no more points scored in the course of theRead more
On Thursday 16th September our new year 8 pupils engaged in their first Young Enterprise activity of their ERGS careers ‘Your School, Your Business’. This business based event provided pupils with the opportunity to reflect on their transition between Primary 7 and Year 8 and discuss the differences and similarities in how both types ofRead more
The Ulster girls played their final Interprovincial game of the series last Saturday in Westmanstown, Dublin. Continuing recent form, the Ulster U18 Girls side beat Munster 20-8 completing the Grand Slam for the first time for Ulster. Our current pupils Ellie Ingram, Ellie Rix and Katie Hetherington along with past pupil Claire Boles all playedRead more
The day commenced with Year 8 enjoying their “croissants” and “chocolat chauds” breakfast on the Cooper Crescent site amidst a flurry of European realia. This was followed by fun activities and group work presented by Heather Mc Laughlin from the European Commission who enhanced our geographical knowledge of the capitals as well as stressing theRead more
Ulster Ladies U18 has made it two from two as they defeated Connacht 34-5 at Dubarry Park. Enniskillen Royals students Ellie Rix, Ellie Ingram and Katie Hetherington played their part as the Ulster girls took the Connacht team apart in the 2nd half. After Ulster went up with a penalty, Connacht came back with aRead more
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is a new academically selective voluntary grammar school that opened on 1 September 2016.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School is co-educational and non-denominational.
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Jack Benji Rutledge
Year I Left ERGS: 2018
A Level Subjects Studied:
Business Studies
Physical Education
Biology
After leaving ERGS in 2018, I began studying Business Management at Ulster University in Jordanstown while also working part-time at ‘The Midway Stores’ in Letterbreen.
I started university in 2018 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - perhaps a little too much at times! However, like many people, my plans were interrupted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wanting to give back during such a difficult period, I spent a year working at the COVID Centre in Enniskillen. This role allowed me to develop valuable interpersonal skills including teamwork, empathy, communication, and swabbing!
The following year, I returned to my studies with renewed focus and graduated with an honours degree in Business Management.
For the past two years, I have been completing my accountancy exams and am proud to say that I am now fully qualified and no longer a trainee!
Alongside my academic and professional journey, rugby has remained a huge part of my life. I am a proud member of Enniskillen Rugby Club and recently played a key role as “pack leader” in helping the club achieve promotion to the All-Ireland League (AIL) for the first time in its history. I was also shortlisted for the club’s “Man of Steel” award for three consecutive years.
I strongly believe in giving back to the club that has given me so much, and I currently coach the Enniskillen Rugby Club Under-16 side.
I am very grateful to ERGS for helping develop both my passion for rugby and the academic foundations that have supported my career journey.
Lin Ruo Zhang’s excellence in Mandarin was recognised at South-West College’s Celebration of Success event on Friday 12th June.
Lin Ruo Zhang received the award for HSK4 MANDARIN CHINESE. Lin was nominated by her tutor, Ms Ping Wang who cited: “Lin demonstrates excellent independent learning skills and a high level of commitment to her studies. Lin is polite, respectful and approaches tasks with diligence and responsibility - her outstanding attitude, consistent effort and exceptional academic performance make her the ideal candidate for an Excellence Award”.
Jack Kennedy
Class of 2020
Subjects studied at A’ Level: Maths, Geography, Technology & Design, and BTEC Engineering (South West College)
Post School Pathway: MEng Civil Engineering, Newcastle University, including an industrial placement year with GRAHAM Construction
Current Role: Graduate Civil Engineer, GRAHAM Construction
After leaving ERGS in 2020, I moved to Newcastle to study Civil Engineering at Newcastle University. During my degree, I completed a placement year with GRAHAM Construction, where I had the opportunity to work on the Leith Outer Berth project in Scotland. The £50 million project forms part of Scotland’s largest renewable energy hub, supporting the development of offshore wind energy. It was my first experience of working on a project of that scale and gave me a real appreciation for the role civil engineers play in delivering major infrastructure projects.
Following my placement year, I returned to Newcastle to complete my degree before going on to study for a Master’s in Civil Engineering. The combination of university life and practical experience helped confirm that engineering was the career path I wanted to follow.
University wasn’t all lectures and assignments, though. I was a member of Newcastle University Boat Club and had the privilege of competing at the Henley Royal Regatta, which was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my time there. After rowing, I took up rugby again during the 2023/24 season, having also played throughout my time at school. Balancing sport alongside school and university taught me a lot about managing my time and making the most of the opportunities available. More recently, I have developed a passion for endurance sport and, in 2025, completed Ironman Copenhagen, as well as taking part in several other Ironman events.
After graduating, I returned to GRAHAM Construction as a Graduate Civil Engineer and am currently based in Dundee, working on another offshore wind project. It’s been great to return to a company that played such an important role in my development during my placement year and to continue building my career in an industry that is contributing to the future of renewable energy.
Looking back, my time at both Portora Royal School and ERGS helped shape the person I am today. The support and encouragement I received from teachers gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it was through academics, sport or extracurricular activities, school taught me the importance of working hard, getting involved and being willing to step outside my comfort zone.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since leaving school, it’s that you don’t have to have everything figured out straight away. Being open to new experiences has led me to opportunities I never would have imagined when I was sitting in the classrooms at Portora and ERGS. From moving away from home and competing at Henley to completing an Ironman and working on major engineering projects, it’s been an exciting journey so far, and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes me next.