St. Malachy's College

"The real measurement of a school is not in its building or resources. It is about the strength and effectiveness of the people who belong to its community." Founded in 1833, St Malachy’s College is a Catholic Grammar school for boys. We take great pride in the history of the College which was opened on StMalachy’s Day 3rd November 1833. The College began with eight boarders and ten day boys. Today the population has grown to over 1000 pupils. The boys, with the coat of arms of the Diocese of Down and Connor, on their school badge remain loyal to the rich tradition of the College. The Catholic Christian ethos of the College is reflected in the school motto:-Gloria ab Intus’. This reminds us all of the importance of ‘Glory from within’ and we, through our work, endeavour to honour Bishop Crolly and the founders of the College. St Malachy’s, as a Catholic school, seeks through its ethos to recognise and respect the uniqueness of all individuals, to enable them to reach their full potential and to help create the world as God intends it to be (John Paul II). The College works in partnership with priests and local parishes to create and sustain a vibrant sense of spiritual awareness in our pupils. Pupils actively participate in assemblies, collective worship, retreats, fundraising for charity and community work.