16th December 2025
On Wednesday, 10 December, INTO Northern Committee Chairperson Marty Lavery attended the annual Christmas Carol Service at St Mary’s University College, where two distinguished awards were presented.
The Vere Foster Medal, recognising consistently high achievement in School Experience, was jointly awarded to Rionach McQuade and Fergal Quinn.
The John Cull Award, presented by the family of the late John Cull, to honour the top-achieving mature student teacher, was presented to Dominic O’Connor.
Congratulations to all recipients on their outstanding accomplishments!
Pictured: Fergal Quinn, Rionach McQuade, James White (Cathaoirleach Newry Branch) and Prof Peter Finn Principal of St Mary’s University College.
Pictured: Mrs Cull, Marty Lavery, Dominic O’Connor and James White.
Pictured: Marty Lavery, Dominic O’Connor and James White and Prof Peter Finn.
Full Carol Service Photo Gallery from St Mary’s is available to view here