Medallion Shield
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The Medallion Shield is an annual rugby union
competition involving schools affiliated to the Ulster Branch
of the Irish Rugby Football Union
. The competition is open to all schools within Ulster
, but only schools from within Northern Ireland
currently enter, with no entries from schools situated in the three Ulster counties within the Republic of Ireland
.
The competition has been contested continuously since its inception in 1910 and, in that time, fourteen different schools have secured at least a shared win of the shield. Teams entering the Medallion Shield are composed of boys that are under 15 years of age at the start of the school year. Entry in 2011-12 stood at 36 schools.
Methodist College Belfast
is the most successful school with 37 wins (34 outright wins and 3 shared wins). The current holder is Sullivan Upper School
.
, Campbell College
, Methodist College
and Royal Belfast Academical Institution
about setting up a rugby
junior competition for pupils with an age qualification given as under fifteen years of age on the 1 November. The success of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup
which had started that year had prompted these discussions. Henry McIntosh, the Headmaster of Methodist College and respected rugby
coach, was the main driving force behind the idea.
In 1910 Methodist College
and Royal Belfast Academical Institution
proceeded with the competition and for the first five years only these two schools competed. The third school to join was Royal School Dungannon
in 1915. Bangor Grammar School
entered for the first time in 1916, with Ballymena Academy
and Coleraine Academical Institution
following in 1917.
In 1977 the organising committee of Belfast Royal Academy
, Methodist College
, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
and Royal School Dungannon
ceded control of the competition to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union
.
with the medal mounted on the shield. When the original shield was filled with the names of winners, the Governors also provided a replacement shield. The original shield is on exhibit and can be viewed at the Methodist College Heritage Centre.
. Prior to that date, the most commonly used venues were the North of Ireland grounds on the Ormeau Road
in Belfast
and the former Royal Belfast Academical Institution
grounds at Orangefield, Belfast.
Further examples of future international players include:
A Medallion Plate competition for first round losers was introduced in 1986.
The competition took on a new format in 2005 with further minor changes made since. Each team is assigned to a seeding group which determines the stage at which that team joins the competition. Each stage is run on a single tie knock-out basis, with replays for drawn games when necessary.
The structure since the 2009-10 season is as follows:
In 2011-12 the top eight seeded teams are Ballymena Academy
, Campbell College
, Coleraine Academical Institution
, Methodist College Belfast
, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
, Sullivan Upper School
, The Royal School, Armagh
and Wallace High School
.
saw Sullivan Upper School
, a team coached by former Ireland player and Scotland coach Willie Anderson, defeat first time finalists Limavady Grammar School
in the Shield final. Methodist College Belfast
beat Ballymena Academy
in the Plate, Rainey Endowed School
beat Grosvenor Grammar School
in the Bowl final and Dalriada School
defeated Foyle and Londonderry College
in the Trophy final.
† denotes a shared win
‡ Annadale Grammar School became Wellington College
in a merger in 1990.
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
competition involving schools affiliated to the Ulster Branch
Ulster Rugby
Ulster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Ulster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Belfast, representing the Irish province of Ulster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
of the Irish Rugby Football Union
Irish Rugby Football Union
The Irish Rugby Football Union is the body managing rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU has its head office at 10/12 Lansdowne Road and home ground at Aviva Stadium, where Irish rugby union international matches are played...
. The competition is open to all schools within Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
, but only schools from within Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
currently enter, with no entries from schools situated in the three Ulster counties within the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
.
The competition has been contested continuously since its inception in 1910 and, in that time, fourteen different schools have secured at least a shared win of the shield. Teams entering the Medallion Shield are composed of boys that are under 15 years of age at the start of the school year. Entry in 2011-12 stood at 36 schools.
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
is the most successful school with 37 wins (34 outright wins and 3 shared wins). The current holder is Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E....
.
Foundation and growth
It was reported in 1909 that discussions had taken place between Belfast Royal AcademyBelfast Royal Academy
The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and...
, Campbell College
Campbell College
Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies...
, Methodist College
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
and Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
about setting up a rugby
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
junior competition for pupils with an age qualification given as under fifteen years of age on the 1 November. The success of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup
Leinster Schools Junior Cup
The Leinster Schools Junior Challenge Cup is an under-age rugby union competition for schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU.Competition is confined to students under the age of 15. The cup is held every January - March with the final in late March. It is usually seen as a good...
which had started that year had prompted these discussions. Henry McIntosh, the Headmaster of Methodist College and respected rugby
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
coach, was the main driving force behind the idea.
In 1910 Methodist College
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
and Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
proceeded with the competition and for the first five years only these two schools competed. The third school to join was Royal School Dungannon
Royal School Dungannon
The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh...
in 1915. Bangor Grammar School
Bangor Grammar School
Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward...
entered for the first time in 1916, with Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
and Coleraine Academical Institution
Coleraine Academical Institution
Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland....
following in 1917.
In 1977 the organising committee of Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast Royal Academy
The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and...
, Methodist College
Methodist College
Methodist College may refer to:*Methodist University in North Carolina *Methodist College in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong*Sha Tin Methodist College in Sha Tin, Hong Kong*Methodist College Belfast*Southern Methodist University...
, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
and Royal School Dungannon
Royal School Dungannon
The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh...
ceded control of the competition to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union
Irish Rugby Football Union
The Irish Rugby Football Union is the body managing rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU has its head office at 10/12 Lansdowne Road and home ground at Aviva Stadium, where Irish rugby union international matches are played...
.
Trophy
Initially without a trophy, a medal was presented to the winning captain at the conclusion of the second final in 1911. The original Medallion Shield was presented by the Governors of Methodist CollegeMethodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
with the medal mounted on the shield. When the original shield was filled with the names of winners, the Governors also provided a replacement shield. The original shield is on exhibit and can be viewed at the Methodist College Heritage Centre.
Venue of finals
All finals since 1973 have been played at RavenhillRavenhill Stadium
Ravenhill Stadium is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used by Ulster Rugby. It has a normal capacity of 12,300 and is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.-History:The grounds were opened in the 1923/24 season...
. Prior to that date, the most commonly used venues were the North of Ireland grounds on the Ormeau Road
Ormeau Road
The Ormeau Road is a road in south Belfast, Northern Ireland. Ormeau Park is adjacent to it. It forms part of the A24.-History:Having previously been the home of George Chichester, 2nd Marquess of Donegall, a road was first built in 1815, when it was known more commonly as the New Ballynafeigh Road...
in Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
and the former Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
grounds at Orangefield, Belfast.
Future international players
Over the years a selection of players who went on to win international caps appeared in the Medallion Shield final. One future international appeared in the first ever final in 1910 with James B O'Neill a member of the victorious Methodist College team. He would win one cap for Ireland in 1920.Further examples of future international players include:
- Arthur Coates DouglasArthur DouglasArthur Douglas was an Irish cricketer and Rugby Union player.-Cricket:A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team in July 1925 against Scotland in a first-class match...
played for Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionRoyal Belfast Academical InstitutionThe Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
in the 1917 final, won 5 caps for Ireland. - Dick MillikenRichard MillikenRichard Alexander Milliken is a former Ireland international rugby union player. He toured South Africa in 1974 with the British and Irish Lions and at the time played club rugby for Bangor.-References:...
captained the Bangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward...
team to victory in 1966 appeared 14 times for Ireland and 4 British & Irish Lion appearances. - Niall MaloneNiall MaloneNiall Gareth Malone is a former rugby union footballer who played for Leicester and Ireland.-References:...
played for Methodist College BelfastMethodist College BelfastMethodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
in the 1986 final, won 3 caps for Ireland. - Jonathan BellJonathan Bell (rugby player)Jonathan Charles Bell is a rugby union player who played at centre for Ulster, Dungannon, Northampton and Ireland. He made his international debut in 1994 against Australia....
played for Coleraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland....
in the 1989 final, won 36 caps for Ireland. - David Irwin played for Royal Belfast Academical Institute in the 1974 final, and was capped 25 times for Ireland and toured with the British Lions in 1983.
Format
Until 2004 the Medallion Shield was competed for through an open draw, and since then a seeding system has been employed to determine the point at which a school enters the competition.A Medallion Plate competition for first round losers was introduced in 1986.
The competition took on a new format in 2005 with further minor changes made since. Each team is assigned to a seeding group which determines the stage at which that team joins the competition. Each stage is run on a single tie knock-out basis, with replays for drawn games when necessary.
The structure since the 2009-10 season is as follows:
- Stage 1. Weakest twelve teams enter for round 1. If necessary, a preliminary round will be played to establish these twelve teams. The six winners progress to round 2. The losers enter the Medallion Trophy together with the losers of the round 2 fixtures. The matches are determined by an open draw.
- Stage 2. A further ten teams enter together with the six winners from round 1. The matches in round 2 are determined by an open draw. The eight winners progress to round 3. The eight losers join the six losers from round 1 and any preliminary round losers and compete for the Medallion Trophy.
- Stage 3. A further eight teams enter together with the eight winners from round 2. The matches in round 3 are determined by an open draw. The eight winners progress to round 4. The eight losers contest for the Medallion Bowl.
- Stage 4. The top eight seeded teams join the remaining eight winners from round 3. The matches in round 4 are determined by an open draw. The winners proceed to the quarter finals, semi finals and final. The eight losers in round 4 play for the Medallion Plate.
In 2011-12 the top eight seeded teams are Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
, Campbell College
Campbell College
Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies...
, Coleraine Academical Institution
Coleraine Academical Institution
Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland....
, Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
, Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E....
, The Royal School, Armagh
The Royal School, Armagh
The Royal School, Armagh is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It was one of a number of free schools created by King James I of England in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation...
and Wallace High School
Wallace High School (Northern Ireland)
The Wallace High School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.It was founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and Unionist MP, as the Lisburn Intermediate and University School on a site fronting the Antrim Road...
.
2010-11 season
The 2011 Medallion Shield2011 Medallion Shield
However, Cambridge House Grammar School won by default, as the other schools felt unworthy of accepting the prestigious trophy-Subsidiary finals:...
saw Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper School
Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E....
, a team coached by former Ireland player and Scotland coach Willie Anderson, defeat first time finalists Limavady Grammar School
Limavady Grammar School
Limavady Grammar School, styled locally as the Grammar, is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Situated on the Ballyquin Road, it is close to other schools in the town, including Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School...
in the Shield final. Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast
Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
beat Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy
Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
in the Plate, Rainey Endowed School
Rainey Endowed School
Rainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each...
beat Grosvenor Grammar School
Grosvenor Grammar School
Grosvenor Grammar School is a co-educational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This inter-denominational school, with an increasingly multi-cultural population and outlook, has a staff of 73 full-time teachers....
in the Bowl final and Dalriada School
Dalriada School
Dalriada School is a mixed voluntary grammar school in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The school draws its pupils from a wide geographical area and a range of social, religious and cultural backgrounds. In 2008 the school won the Northern Ireland State Secondary School of the Year award from The...
defeated Foyle and Londonderry College
Foyle and Londonderry College
Foyle College, which is also known by its former name Foyle and Londonderry College or FALC, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. In 1976, two local schools, Foyle College and Londonderry High School, merged under the Foyle and Londonderry College Act...
in the Trophy final.
Performance by School
(Table incomplete - 2 Finalists missing - 1934, 1937)| School | Titles | Shared Titles | Runners-Up | Total Finals | Last Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
34 | 3 | 19 | 56 | 2009 |
| Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
32 | 3 | 15 | 50 | 2008 |
| Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
8 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 2000† |
| Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 1979 |
| Royal School Dungannon Royal School Dungannon The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... |
3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 1994 |
| Regent House, Newtownards Regent House Grammar School Regent House Grammar School is a co-ed voluntary grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself... |
3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1998 |
| Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1985 |
| Campbell College Campbell College Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies... |
2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2010† |
| Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E.... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2011 |
| Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... |
1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1970 |
| Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1977 |
| Ballyclare High School Ballyclare High School Ballyclare High School is a co-educational, non-denominational grammar school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are approximately 1,200 pupils at the school, taught by around 90 teachers. It was opened in the 1890s in the village of Doagh, a few miles south-west of Ballyclare... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1990 |
| Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School for Boys was an all-boys school located on the Annadale Embankment skirting the River Lagan in south Belfast, Northern Ireland... ‡ |
0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1967† |
| Wallace High School Wallace High School (Northern Ireland) The Wallace High School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.It was founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and Unionist MP, as the Lisburn Intermediate and University School on a site fronting the Antrim Road... |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2010† |
| Belfast Boys' Model School Belfast Boys' Model School Belfast Boys' Model School is a secondary school located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.- History :... |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Belfast High School Belfast High School Belfast High School is a Voluntary Grammar School located at Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.... |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Foyle College | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Larne Grammar School Larne Grammar School Larne Grammar School is a co-education voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.-Past Headmasters:R.M Jones... |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Limavady Grammar School Limavady Grammar School Limavady Grammar School, styled locally as the Grammar, is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Situated on the Ballyquin Road, it is close to other schools in the town, including Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School... |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | N/A |
† denotes a shared win
‡ Annadale Grammar School became Wellington College
Wellington College Belfast
Wellington College Belfast is a co-educational grammar school located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The current principal is Mr Matthew Pitts. The school was formed when, in 1990, the all-boys' Annadale Grammar School and the all-girls' Carolan Grammar School merged to become a single...
in a merger in 1990.
1910s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NIFC Ormeau | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
11 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
|
| 1911 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 32 | 0 | Methodist College | |
| 1912 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 6 | 5 | Methodist College | |
| 1913 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 15 | 3 | Methodist College | |
| 1914 | NIFC Ormeau | Methodist College | 10 | 9 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 1915 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 25 | 5 | Methodist College | |
| 1916 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 42 | 0 | Methodist College | |
| 1917 | NIFC Ormeau | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 27 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon Royal School Dungannon The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... |
|
| 1918 | Royal School Dungannon | 16 | 3 | Methodist College | ||
| 1919 | Royal School Dungannon | 8 | 0 | Methodist College |
1920s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
29 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon Royal School Dungannon The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... |
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| 1921 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 42 | 3 | Royal School Dungannon | ||
| 1922 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 26 | 0 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
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| 1923 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 16 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon | ||
| 1924 | Methodist College | 3 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon | ||
| 1925 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 20 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon | ||
| 1926 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 14 | 0 | Methodist College | ||
| 1927 | Methodist College | 3 | 0 | Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... |
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| 1928 | Methodist College | 25 | 0 | Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
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| 1929 | Methodist College | 12 | 3 | Royal School Dungannon |
1930s
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| 1930 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
32 | 0 | Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
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| 1931 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 12 | 0 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
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| 1932 | Methodist College | 15 | 3 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1933 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 28 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon Royal School Dungannon The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... |
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| 1935 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
10 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1936 | Bangor Grammar School | 5 | 3 | Methodist College | ||
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| 1938 | Coleraine Academical Institution | 27 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon | ||
| 1939 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 11 | 0 | Foyle College |
1940s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1940 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
9 | 0 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
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| 1941 | Methodist College | 8 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
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| 1942 | RBAI Orangefield | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 6 | 0 | Coleraine Academical Institution | |
| 1943 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 25 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution | ||
| 1944 | Ballymena | Coleraine Academical Institution | 6 | 0 | Methodist College Belfast | |
| 1945 | Methodist College | 6 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1946 | Methodist College | 9 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1947 | RBAI Orangefield | Methodist College | 6 | 3 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 1948 | Methodist College | 8 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution | ||
| 1949 | Methodist College | 6 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution |
1950s
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| 1950 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
3 | 0 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
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| 1951 | Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... & Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
3 | 3 | TROPHY SHARED | Replay - Game 1: 0-0 | |
| 1952 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 3 | 0 | Methodist College | ||
| 1953 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | Methodist College | ||||
| 1954 | Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School for Boys was an all-boys school located on the Annadale Embankment skirting the River Lagan in south Belfast, Northern Ireland... & Methodist College |
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| 1955 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 14 | 3 | Larne Grammar School Larne Grammar School Larne Grammar School is a co-education voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.-Past Headmasters:R.M Jones... |
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| 1956 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 3 | 0 | Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
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| 1957 | Methodist College | 3 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1958 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 14 | 0 | Belfast Royal Academy | ||
| 1959 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 5 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution |
1960s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1960 | Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School Annadale Grammar School for Boys was an all-boys school located on the Annadale Embankment skirting the River Lagan in south Belfast, Northern Ireland... & Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
0 | 0 | TROPHY SHARED | ||
| 1961 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 6 | 0 | Annadale Grammar School | ||
| 1962 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
8 | 0 | Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
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| 1963 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
8 | 0 | Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... |
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| 1964 | Methodist College | 3 | 0 | Belfast Boys' Model School Belfast Boys' Model School Belfast Boys' Model School is a secondary school located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.- History :... |
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| 1965 | Belfast Royal Academy | 9 | 0 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | ||
| 1966 | Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
5 | 3 | Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... |
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| 1967 | Annadale Grammar School & Belfast Royal Academy |
0 | 0 | TROPHY SHARED | ||
| 1968 | Belfast Royal Academy | 9 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution | ||
| 1969 | Ballymena Academy & Belfast Royal Academy |
5 | 5 | TROPHY SHARED |
1970s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1970 | Ballyclare | Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... |
9 | 6 | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
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| 1971 | Methodist College | 8 | 3 | Regent House, Newtownards Regent House Grammar School Regent House Grammar School is a co-ed voluntary grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself... |
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| 1972 | Methodist College & Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
14 | 14 | TROPHY SHARED | ||
| 1973 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 6 | 3 | Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
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| 1974 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 16 | 4 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 1975 | Ravenhill | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
7 | 4 | Regent House, Newtownards | |
| 1976 | Regent House, Newtownards | 6 | 3 | Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
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| 1977 | Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... |
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| 1978 | Belfast Royal Academy | 7 | 3 | Coleraine Academical Institution | ||
| 1979 | Belfast Royal Academy | 9 | 4 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution |
1980s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1980 | Ravenhill Ravenhill Stadium Ravenhill Stadium is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used by Ulster Rugby. It has a normal capacity of 12,300 and is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.-History:The grounds were opened in the 1923/24 season... |
Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
15 | 0 | Belfast High School Belfast High School Belfast High School is a Voluntary Grammar School located at Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.... |
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| 1981 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 8 | 6 | Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
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| 1982 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 14 | 3 | Campbell College Campbell College Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies... |
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| 1983 | Ravenhill | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
10 | 8 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 1984 | Ravenhill | Campbell College | 6 | 4 | Belfast Royal Academy | |
| 1985 | Ravenhill | Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School Bangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward... |
11 | 6 | Campbell College | |
| 1986 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 7 | 4 | Bangor Grammar School | |
| 1987 | Ravenhill | Regent House, Newtownards Regent House Grammar School Regent House Grammar School is a co-ed voluntary grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself... |
11 | 3 | Belfast Royal Academy | |
| 1988 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 3 | 0 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
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| 1989 | Ravenhill | Coleraine Academical Institution | 10 | 3 | Belfast Royal Academy |
1990s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1990 | Ravenhill Ravenhill Stadium Ravenhill Stadium is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used by Ulster Rugby. It has a normal capacity of 12,300 and is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.-History:The grounds were opened in the 1923/24 season... |
Ballyclare High School Ballyclare High School Ballyclare High School is a co-educational, non-denominational grammar school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are approximately 1,200 pupils at the school, taught by around 90 teachers. It was opened in the 1890s in the village of Doagh, a few miles south-west of Ballyclare... |
8 | 4 | Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
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| 1991 | Ravenhill | Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... |
20 | 0 | Royal School Dungannon Royal School Dungannon The Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... |
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| 1992 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
30 | 3 | Belfast Royal Academy Belfast Royal Academy The Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and... |
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| 1993 | Ravenhill | Campbell College Campbell College Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies... |
15 | 10 | Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School Rainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... |
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| 1994 | Ravenhill | Royal School Dungannon | 17 | 13 | Belfast Royal Academy | |
| 1995 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 21 | 11 | Campbell College | |
| 1996 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 12 | 6 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 1997 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 17 | 7 | Methodist College | |
| 1998 | Ravenhill | Regent House, Newtownards Regent House Grammar School Regent House Grammar School is a co-ed voluntary grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself... |
21 | 15 | Coleraine Academical Institution | |
| 1999 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 18 | 12 | Coleraine Academical Institution |
2000s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 2000 | Ravenhill Ravenhill Stadium Ravenhill Stadium is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used by Ulster Rugby. It has a normal capacity of 12,300 and is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.-History:The grounds were opened in the 1923/24 season... |
Methodist College Methodist College Belfast Methodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council... & Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution Coleraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... |
18 | 18 | TROPHY SHARED | |
| 2001 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 15 | 10 | Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has... |
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| 2002 | Ravenhill | Sullivan Upper, Holywood Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E.... |
10 | 8 | Regent House, Newtownards Regent House Grammar School Regent House Grammar School is a co-ed voluntary grammar school situated in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland. It comprises two parts: the preparatory department, known as "the Prep" and the main school itself... |
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| 2003 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 21 | 3 | Wallace High School, Lisburn Wallace High School (Northern Ireland) The Wallace High School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.It was founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and Unionist MP, as the Lisburn Intermediate and University School on a site fronting the Antrim Road... |
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| 2004 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution Royal Belfast Academical Institution The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18... |
11 | 6 | Methodist College | |
| 2005 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 18 | 15 | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | |
| 2006 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 25 | 9 | Ballymena Academy | |
| 2007 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 15 | 10 | Regent House, Newtownards | |
| 2008 | Ravenhill | Royal Belfast Academical Institution | 22 | 21 | Regent House, Newtownards | |
| 2009 | Ravenhill | Methodist College | 12 | 10 | Campbell College Campbell College Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies... |
2010s
| Year | Venue | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 2010 | Ravenhill Ravenhill Stadium Ravenhill Stadium is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is used by Ulster Rugby. It has a normal capacity of 12,300 and is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union.-History:The grounds were opened in the 1923/24 season... |
Campbell College Campbell College Campbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies... & Wallace High School Wallace High School (Northern Ireland) The Wallace High School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.It was founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and Unionist MP, as the Lisburn Intermediate and University School on a site fronting the Antrim Road... |
10 | 10 | TROPHY SHARED | |
| 2011 2011 Medallion Shield However, Cambridge House Grammar School won by default, as the other schools felt unworthy of accepting the prestigious trophy-Subsidiary finals:... |
Ravenhill | Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper School Sullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E.... |
17 | 0 | Limavady Grammar School Limavady Grammar School Limavady Grammar School, styled locally as the Grammar, is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Situated on the Ballyquin Road, it is close to other schools in the town, including Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School... |
1980s
- 1986 Ballymena AcademyBallymena AcademyBallymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
15-0 Rainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... - 1987 Larne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar School is a co-education voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.-Past Headmasters:R.M Jones...
10-8 Coleraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... - 1988 (???? v Belfast High SchoolBelfast High SchoolBelfast High School is a Voluntary Grammar School located at Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area....
) - 1989 Royal School DungannonRoyal School DungannonThe Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh...
21-0 Sullivan Upper, Holywood
1990s
- 1990 Campbell CollegeCampbell CollegeCampbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies...
15-6 Coleraine Boys' Secondary School - 1991
- 1992 Ballyclare High SchoolBallyclare High SchoolBallyclare High School is a co-educational, non-denominational grammar school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are approximately 1,200 pupils at the school, taught by around 90 teachers. It was opened in the 1890s in the village of Doagh, a few miles south-west of Ballyclare...
7-6 Royal School DungannonRoyal School DungannonThe Royal School is a school located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was one of a number of 'free schools' created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. Originally setup in Mountjoy near Lough Neagh... - 1993 Bangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward...
13-8 Antrim Grammar SchoolAntrim Grammar SchoolAntrim Grammar School is the newest grammar school in Northern Ireland. It is situated in County Antrim, within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.- History :... - 1994 Omagh AcademyOmagh AcademyOmagh Academy is a grammar school in Omagh, County Tyrone, located at 21-23 Dublin Road. The school currently has approximately 700 pupils and over 40 teaching staff. The school is one of the top performing grammar schools in County Tyrone and Northern Ireland with excellent GCSE and 'A'-level...
10-5 Portadown CollegePortadown CollegePortadown College is an academic selective grammar school in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, founded in 1924 and as of 2009, is the number one controlled grammar school in Northern Ireland. The school was established initially in Bann House on the banks of the River Bann, adjacent to... - 1995 (??? v Rainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each...
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- 1997 Ballyclare High SchoolBallyclare High SchoolBallyclare High School is a co-educational, non-denominational grammar school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are approximately 1,200 pupils at the school, taught by around 90 teachers. It was opened in the 1890s in the village of Doagh, a few miles south-west of Ballyclare...
20-15 Foyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle College, which is also known by its former name Foyle and Londonderry College or FALC, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. In 1976, two local schools, Foyle College and Londonderry High School, merged under the Foyle and Londonderry College Act... - 1998 Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionRoyal Belfast Academical InstitutionThe Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
30-7 Larne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar School is a co-education voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.-Past Headmasters:R.M Jones... - 1999 Ballyclare High School 19-12 Larne Grammar School
2000s
- 2000 Rainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each...
13-6 Grosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar School is a co-educational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This inter-denominational school, with an increasingly multi-cultural population and outlook, has a staff of 73 full-time teachers.... - 2001 Royal Belfast Academical InstitutionRoyal Belfast Academical InstitutionThe Royal Belfast Academical Institution, is a Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Locally referred to as Inst, the school educates boys from ages 11–18...
22-7 Dalriada SchoolDalriada SchoolDalriada School is a mixed voluntary grammar school in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The school draws its pupils from a wide geographical area and a range of social, religious and cultural backgrounds. In 2008 the school won the Northern Ireland State Secondary School of the Year award from The... - 2002 Campbell CollegeCampbell CollegeCampbell College is a Voluntary Grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The College educates boys from ages 11–18. It is one of the eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.The school occupies...
17-12 Portadown CollegePortadown CollegePortadown College is an academic selective grammar school in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, founded in 1924 and as of 2009, is the number one controlled grammar school in Northern Ireland. The school was established initially in Bann House on the banks of the River Bann, adjacent to... - 2003 Ballyclare High SchoolBallyclare High SchoolBallyclare High School is a co-educational, non-denominational grammar school in Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. There are approximately 1,200 pupils at the school, taught by around 90 teachers. It was opened in the 1890s in the village of Doagh, a few miles south-west of Ballyclare...
20-17 Portora Royal SchoolPortora Royal SchoolPortora Royal School for boys, and some 6th form girls, located in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, is one of a number of 'free schools' founded by Royal Charter in 1608, by James I... - 2004 Wallace High SchoolWallace High School (Northern Ireland)The Wallace High School is a co-educational voluntary grammar school situated in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.It was founded in 1880 by a bequest from the estate of Sir Richard Wallace, local landowner and Unionist MP, as the Lisburn Intermediate and University School on a site fronting the Antrim Road...
27-22 Coleraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical InstitutionColeraine Academical Institution , styled locally as Coleraine Inst, is a voluntary grammar school for boys, situated in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.... - 2005 Campbell College 17-10 The Royal School, ArmaghThe Royal School, ArmaghThe Royal School, Armagh is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It was one of a number of free schools created by King James I of England in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation...
- 2006 Royal Belfast Academical Institution 28-5 Sullivan Upper, HolywoodSullivan Upper SchoolSullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E....
- 2007 The Royal School, Armagh 10-5 Ballymena AcademyBallymena AcademyBallymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
- 2008 Belfast Royal AcademyBelfast Royal AcademyThe Belfast Royal Academy is the oldest school in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a co-educational, non-denominational voluntary grammar school situated in north Belfast. The Academy is one of eight Northern Irish schools whose Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters' and...
22-0 Foyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle College, which is also known by its former name Foyle and Londonderry College or FALC, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. In 1976, two local schools, Foyle College and Londonderry High School, merged under the Foyle and Londonderry College Act... - 2009 Wallace High School 37-22 Sullivan Upper School
2010s
- 2010 Dromore High School 12-12 Limavady Grammar SchoolLimavady Grammar SchoolLimavady Grammar School, styled locally as the Grammar, is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Situated on the Ballyquin Road, it is close to other schools in the town, including Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School...
Trophy shared - 2011 Methodist College BelfastMethodist College BelfastMethodist College Belfast , styled locally as Methody, is a voluntary grammar school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, one of eight Northern Irish schools represented on the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council...
26-10 Ballymena AcademyBallymena AcademyBallymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
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- 2006 Omagh AcademyOmagh AcademyOmagh Academy is a grammar school in Omagh, County Tyrone, located at 21-23 Dublin Road. The school currently has approximately 700 pupils and over 40 teaching staff. The school is one of the top performing grammar schools in County Tyrone and Northern Ireland with excellent GCSE and 'A'-level...
13-0 Rainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each... - 2007 Omagh Academy 5-0 Bangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar SchoolBangor Grammar School , is an all-boys, voluntary grammar school situated in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1856 by the Conservative politician and Bangor man, Col The Hon. Robert Ward PC MP who lived at Castle Ward...
- 2008 Banbridge AcademyBanbridge AcademyBanbridge Academy is a grammar school located in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1786.The current Principal is Mr Raymond Pollock OBE, who was previously a Vice Principal at Friends' School, Lisburn. Mr. Pollock was preceded by Mr. Charles Winston Breen , a graduate of...
17-8 Belfast High SchoolBelfast High SchoolBelfast High School is a Voluntary Grammar School located at Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.... - 2009 Dalriada SchoolDalriada SchoolDalriada School is a mixed voluntary grammar school in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The school draws its pupils from a wide geographical area and a range of social, religious and cultural backgrounds. In 2008 the school won the Northern Ireland State Secondary School of the Year award from The...
19-17 Grosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar School is a co-educational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This inter-denominational school, with an increasingly multi-cultural population and outlook, has a staff of 73 full-time teachers....
2010s
- 2010 Ballymena AcademyBallymena AcademyBallymena Academy is a mixed grammar school located in the market town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in the early nineteenth century as a small provincial school for children in the town and surrounding agricultural hinterland.-Admissions:The school currently has...
3-0 Sullivan Upper SchoolSullivan Upper SchoolSullivan Upper AddressBelfast RoadHolywoodBT18 9EP Phone 9042 8780 from abroadFax 9042 7644HeadteacherMr C J W Peel, M.A., B.Sc., Dip.A.S.Ed.Vice Principals*Mr. I. Ballantine, B.Sc., M.Ed., P.G.C.E.... - 2011 Rainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed SchoolRainey Endowed School,known colloquially as "The Rainey", is a voluntary grammar school in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The school was founded in 1707 and currently has an enrolment of approximately 750 pupils. The school borders three counties and draws its students from each...
27-7 Grosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar SchoolGrosvenor Grammar School is a co-educational controlled Grammar School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This inter-denominational school, with an increasingly multi-cultural population and outlook, has a staff of 73 full-time teachers....
Medallion Trophy
- 2005 Portora Royal SchoolPortora Royal SchoolPortora Royal School for boys, and some 6th form girls, located in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, is one of a number of 'free schools' founded by Royal Charter in 1608, by James I...
13-8 Belfast High SchoolBelfast High SchoolBelfast High School is a Voluntary Grammar School located at Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies within the North Eastern Education and Library Board area.... - 2006 Craigavon Senior High School 13-8 Friends School LisburnFriends School LisburnFriends' School, Lisburn is a Quaker voluntary grammar school in the city of Lisburn, Northern Ireland founded in 1774.-History:Founded in 1774 on the basis of a bequest from John Handcock, a Quaker linen trader, when twenty acres were purchased at Prospect Hill from the Earl of Hertford. In 1774...
- 2007 Lisneal CollegeLisneal CollegeLisneal College is a controlled secondary school located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is within the Western Education and Library Board area....
22-17 Downshire SchoolDownshire SchoolDownshire School is a community high school in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on Downshire Road. It opened in 1977 and currently has an enrolment of 803 pupils and 59 teachers.... - 2008 Larne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar SchoolLarne Grammar School is a co-education voluntary grammar school located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1886 by Sir Edward Coey and John Crawford, it has around 760 pupils and 50 teaching staff.-Past Headmasters:R.M Jones...
13-12 Downshire School - 2009 Limavady Grammar SchoolLimavady Grammar SchoolLimavady Grammar School, styled locally as the Grammar, is a secondary school in Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Situated on the Ballyquin Road, it is close to other schools in the town, including Limavady High School and St. Mary's High School...
28-3 Downshire School
2010s
- 2010 Foyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle and Londonderry CollegeFoyle College, which is also known by its former name Foyle and Londonderry College or FALC, is a co-educational voluntary grammar school in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. In 1976, two local schools, Foyle College and Londonderry High School, merged under the Foyle and Londonderry College Act...
38-7 Dalriada SchoolDalriada SchoolDalriada School is a mixed voluntary grammar school in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. The school draws its pupils from a wide geographical area and a range of social, religious and cultural backgrounds. In 2008 the school won the Northern Ireland State Secondary School of the Year award from The... - 2011 Dalriada School 12-0 Foyle and Londonderry College