St Aidan’s the school for me, says new principal


NEW St Aidan’s Derrylin principal says the school is “the school for me”. Originally from Donegal, new principal Maura Melanaphy has trained and worked in Liverpool for the last 20 years, starting as a PE teacher and working her way up to deputy head teacher. After having a family over in Liverpool, Maura and family […]

St Aidan’s High School opens learning hub


ST Aidan’s High School Derrylin has recently opened a major new development which will enhance the learning environment for pupils and staff in a welcome “vote of confidence” for the school. A major redevelopment has been ongoing at the Fermanagh school, with Cookstown-based JDC Building Works Ltd heading up the project of erecting a new ‘Learning […]

Derrylin principal leaves school after 50 years


PAT McTeggart has patrolled the corridors of St Aidan’s High School Derrylin, as man and boy, for almost 50 years, but he’s decided now’s the right time to call it a day on his distinguished career in education. The Kinawley man’s allegiance with the Derrylin school dates back to 1972 when he began his secondary […]

‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for St Aidan’s Principal


THE Principal at St Aidan’s High School in Derrylin said it was a ‘pleasant surprise’ after he picked up a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his commitment to Fermanagh education. Pat McTeggart, who recently confirmed that he’s going to retire from his role as principal at the end of this year, was recognised at ‘The Families First […]

St Aidan’s boys book their place in an Ulster decider


St. Aidan’s 5-10 Rosses CS Dungloe 2-10 By Martin McBrien ST AIDAN’S produced a strong second-half display on Thursday morning to book their place in the Ulster Final on either Thursday 25 or Friday, 26 April against Largy College, Clones (venue tbc). After the teams were level-pegging at the break on 2-5 apiece, St Aidan’s enjoyed […]

McCann praises management effort


MIDFIELDER Gavin McCann covered a lot of ground on the Augher pitch on Friday as he helped his side to a historic three-point victory against Coláiste Feirste. The Belnaleck man said he took note from his team manager Richie O’Callaghan who plies his trade around the middle of the park for Enniskillen Gaels as the schoolboys […]

St Aidan’s looks to the future after celebration


THE wheel of life came full circle at St Aidan’s High School in Derrylin at the weekend, as it celebrated 50 years at the heart of the community with a special service of thanksgiving, while looking ahead to the future. Half a century ago the school was officially declared open by the then Bishop of Kilmore […]

Call for safety review after student knocked down


FOLLOWING a serious road safety accident outside St Aidan’s High School, Derrylin, Prinicipal Pat McTeggart has met with the PSNI and Road Service to discuss new road safety measures for outside the school. Young student and promising sports star, Michal Prusakiewicz, was knocked down outside St Aidan’s High School Derrylin, while crossing the road last […]