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SRC Student of the Year Yousef Al Mahamed alongside his biggest supporters, brother Mohammad, dad Abdulrazaq and Sister of Mercy Annie Jo Heduan.

From war-torn Syria to becoming SRC 'Student of the Year'

Newry BID manager, Eamonn Connolly.

Sign of growing confidence in Newry’s future

Breaking ground at the Newry Innovation Centre were Martin Harte, Managing Director (McAdam Design), Lee Campbell, Principal & Chief Executive (SRC), Mr Ian Snowden, Permanent Secretary (DfE) and Mark Campbell, Managing Director (Felix O’Hare and Co Ltd).

SRC breaks ground on £14.5m Newry Innovation Centre

The winning team at the SRC Generation Chef regional heat alongside Newry Rotary Club representatives and event sponsors.

Students go head-to-head for a place in Generation Chef final

The 2026 College University Football Association of Ireland (CUFAI) Plate winners – Southern Regional College.

SRC lift the CUFAI Plate title

Panel discussion with the head girls and senior leaders from local schools.

Chamber’s celebration lunch for International Women’s Day

Kytrina Mullan, from Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership, with Lee Campbell, Principal and CEO of SRC.

Big Apprenticeship Event returns to SRC Newry Campus

Staff and students with some of the items collected for the toy appeal in Newry.

SRC delivers on festive appeal to help local families in need

Representatives of SRC, DfE and contractor Felix O’Hare & Co.

Contractor appointed for Southern Regional College’s £14.5m project

Launching the Southeast Higher Education/Further Education/Industry Cross-Border Alliance (SECBA) project were Dundalk Institute, Monaghan Institute, Cavan Institute and Workplus partners. Pictured (L-R): Erin McGreehan (TD for Louth) - Geraldine McKenna (SEUPB Programme Manager) - Professor Fergal McCaffrey (Head of School of Informatics and Creative Arts DkIT) - DR Diarmuid O'Callaghan (DkIT President) - Martina Rooney (Director of Monaghan Institute) - Louise Clarke (Deputy Director of Cavan Institute) - Lee Campbell (Southern Regional College CEO) - Richard Kirk (Workplus)

Southern Regional College partners in major cross-border initiative to tackle re...

Kytrina Mullan, Skills & Employability Officer at NMDDC, MC for the conference, Mark Simpson, Heather McKee, Deputy Principal, Planning, Performance and Engagement at SERC, Patricia McPolin, NMD Labour Market Partnership (LMP), Cllr. Philip Campbell, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Michael Savage, CEO of Newry Chamber, Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber and Lee Campbell, Principal & CEO of SRC at the event in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle.

Newry Chamber’s NMD Recruitment & Skills Conference 2025 is a huge success

EuroSkills and SRC competitors Caolan McCartan and Patrick Sheerin who won a bronze medal in the category Industry 4.0 at EuroSkills Herning 2025.

Camlough’s Caolan showcases regional excellence at EuroSkills Denmark

SRC lecturer William McConnell who returned to Uganda during the summer months as part of a volunteer team from the Boys’ Brigade Newry, Mourne and Down area.

Newry SRC lecturer marks 25 years of mission work in Uganda

William McConnell teaching a student in Uganda, Keith who is profoundly deaf joinery skills for wall storage cabinets to be used in the New Beginnings Orphanage and Bethel Royal High school

From classrooms under a tree to a thriving village: How pastoral and carpentry s...

Baton of Hope was met by Philip Campbell, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne & Down District Council and Lee Campbell, Principal & Chief Executive of Southern Regional College

Baton of Hope Suicide Prevention Tour visits Southern Regional College's Newry C...

Pictured is Declan Heaney accepting his award for part-time ‘Student of the Year’ within the Faculty of Professional Services. Declan achieved this honour on completing his Business Studies BSc (Hons) Degree, which he undertook at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus. Declan was presented with his award by Mr Brian Reid, graduation guest speaker and CEO of DeliLites Ireland.

Managing the juggling act - career, family and studies

Emma McVerry alongside partner Niall McArdle at SRC’s graduation ceremony on Friday 29th August 2025, where she received the part-time 'Student of the Year' Award within the Faculty of Computing, Design & Academic Studies.

From coding to creativity: Graduate Emma finds her passion

Within SRC’s Faculty of Computing Design & Academic Studies, graduate Emma McVerry won the part-time ‘Student of the Year’ Award, sponsored by Sacia, on Friday 29th August 2025. Emma was presented with her award by Brian Reid, guest speaker and CEO of Deli Lites.

From coding to creativity: Graduate Emma finds her passion

Sophie Miskimmons, Sean Rodgers, Julie McCarney, Lead Program Coordinator and Lecturer in Digital Technology, Erin Wall, Niamh McParland and Emily Boyd, Lecturer in Government & Politics and Religious Studies.

Southern Regional College celebrates A Level results day success

Delta Van Heerden, an Applied Science student at Southern Regional College, preparing for lift-off as she gets ready to represent Northern Ireland at Space School USA. She is pictured with her lecturer, Mark Kennedy.

Delta’s over the moon about going to Space School!

Brian Doran, Chair of Together Works Board, Edwina Flynn, President Newry Chamber, Paddy Duffy, Newry Gateway, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, who formally launched the initiative, Liam Devine, CEO Clanrye Group, Liz Kimmins MLA, Board member Together Works and Lee Campbell, CEO SRC.

Minister launches ‘Together Works’ pilot scheme in Newry

Employ Me staff from the four partnering organisations at the Workplace and Employment Awards.

Employ Me wins 'Team of the Year'

Jason McVerry - Mechatronics.

Talent on the world stage: local students selected for Team UK training

Band ‘Saran’ who captivated audiences at the iconic Speiches Rock and Blues Bar in Berlin.

SRC music students go global with breakthrough Berlin tour

SRC Learning Support Co-ordinators from the Newry and Armagh campuses alongside Autism Reality Experience facilitator.

Autism Reality Experience Bus visits Newry SRC Campus
Staff at Southern Regional College (SRC) launched early autism awareness initiatives by hosting the Autism Reality Experience bus at Newry West campus recently.

SRC Learning Support Co-ordinators from the Newry and Armagh campuses alongside the Autism Reality Experience facilitator.

Autism reality experience bus visits Newry

Contestants in action, observed closely by judges and spectators.

The race is on with Super Trowel’s Newry regional heat

Students from St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen who recorded music for projects at SRC’s dedicated sound studio.

SRC Music Department welcomes local schools for free recording sessions

Outside view of a house printed using 3D concrete technology.

Building for the future as students experience 3D concrete printing

Hairdressing demonstration at SRC’s Newry campus open day.

SRC's Newry March open day attracts over 600 attendees

(L-R) Eileen Murphy, CEO of Women’s Aid Armagh Down, Marie Farrell, Tax Partner at KPMG Ireland, Zeeola Worrall, Practice Manager at Zen Orthodontics, Michael Savage, CEO of Newry Chamber, Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber, Sherryl Murphy, Director of Sales and Marketing at Killeavy Castle Estate and Lee Campbell, Principal & CEO of Southern Regional College at the sixth Annual Newry Chamber International Women’s Day Celebration Lunch.

Chamber celebrates International Women’s Day with sold out Killeavy Castle event

Filming occurring during the Frequency Finder podcast recording.

SRC music students gain insights from world class sound engineers on podcast

(L-R) Helen Cranney, Support Services Manager at Women’s Aid Armagh Down, Lee Campbell, Principal & CEO of Southern Regional College, Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber, Zeeola Worrall, Practice Manager at Zen Orthodontics, Sherryl Murphy, Director of Sales & Marketing at Killeavy Castle Estate and Marie Farrell, Tax Partner at KPMG Ireland.

Aston Martin F1 engineer to be Newry Chamber’s IWD keynote speaker

Event attendee Katie Waddell alongside mum Stephanie Waddell.

PICTURES: Southern Regional College hosts Big Apprenticeship Event

Cathal Meehan who took 3rd place in the Plumbing Pipework SRC SkillBuild competition. Cathal is pictured alongside Curriculum Area Manager Gareth Mone.

SkillBuild Success at SRC Intercampus Competition

Pictured at the launch of the Newry BID training programme with Southern Regional College (SRC) is Eamonn Connolly, Newry BID and Margaret McNamee, SRC

Newry BID launches training programme with SRC

Launching The Big Apprenticeship Event for 2025 is SRC CEO Lee Campbell and NMDDC Chairperson Pete Byrne. Potential attendees are encouraged to book their FREE ticket using the Eventbrite link.

Return of The Big Apprenticeship Event this February

Accepting the Team/College Fundraiser of the Year Award was Bronagh Boyle (SRC Human Resources Organisation Development Manager) and Jason Brennan (SRC Student Engagement Manager).

Southern Regional College receives Fundraiser of the Year Award

The three ugly stepsisters in SRC’s pantomime performance of Cinderella

SRC Performing Art students tread the boards with Cinderella pantomime

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Actress Susan Lynch has thrown her support behind a campaign calling for a new arts facility in Newry to retain the name of acclaimed theatre director Sean Hollywood.

Actress Susan Lynch supports arts centre petition

UUP Councillor for Slieve Gullion, David Taylor.

Taylor outlines disappointment at transfer of Daisy Hill Maternity Services

DUP MLAs Diane Dodds, Diane Forsythe and Gareth Wilson addressed the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Board on Tuesday morning.

DUP MLAs press Southern Trust over Daisy Hill maternity withdrawal

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