Friends' School Lisburn Old Scholars Association

A teenager has made history by becoming the first competitor from Northern Ireland to win a prestigious multi-discipline sporting competition in England.

Friends’ School pupil Annabel McKeown secured the title at the international Junior Tetrathlon Championships in Warwickshire last month, capping years of dedication to one of the most demanding competitions in the world of athletics.

Friends' School Lisburn Old Scholars Association Annual Golf Day 2026 ⛳

A fantastic day of golf, friendship and reunion was enjoyed at our annual Old Scholars Golf Competition.

Congratulations to our prize winners:

🏆 Merrill Morrow Perpetual Trophy Winner – Sam Allister
🥈 Runner-Up – Keith Jess
🎯 Nearest the Pin – Alan Little
🚀 Longest Drive – Robbie Mayne
🏅 Visitors' Prize – Alan Little

We were also delighted to welcome members of the Class of 1976, who joined us to celebrate their 50-year reunion. It was wonderful to see former pupils reconnecting and sharing memories from their time at Friends'.

Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to John Ferguson for organising such a successful day. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

We’re now gathering content for this year’s Past & Present magazine and would love to hear your news, memories and milestones.

We’d warmly welcome:
✨ Reflections and memories (with photos)
✨ Life updates
✨ Births, marriages and remembrances
✨ Obituaries for Old Scholars
✨ Your FSL Mug Travels

Take your FSL mug somewhere unexpected, your office, university halls, famous landmarks, holidays or hidden gems and send us a photo to show just how far the FSL community reaches.

Please send submissions and photographs to:
[email protected]

📅 Deadline: Tuesday 30 June 2026

We look forward to sharing another collection of Old Scholar stories and memories.

Former pupil Katie Annett is hosting an Afternoon Tea Fundraiser in aid of Women’s Aid on 30 May.
We’re proud to support this event, featuring the Deputy First Minister and a Women’s Aid speaker, plus a raffle.
Please join her in supporting this important cause 💜.

Old Scholar Katie Annett will be hosting an afternoon tea on 30th of May, in aid of Women’s Aid. The Deputy First Minister will be attending, alongside a speaker from Women’s Aid. All event details below:

The President of the OSA, Brian Christy, is delighted to invite you to our first Belfast drinks reception, bringing together Old Scholars from across the years for an informal and sociable evening at the iconic Ulster Reform Club.

This year’s event will feature a very special guest speaker:

Alan Snoddy (Class of 1973)
From refereeing in the Irish League at just 16, to stepping onto the world stage alongside legends of the game, Alan’s story is truly remarkable.

A journey from the local game to football’s biggest stage, this is not one to miss.

Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 19:00–21:00
Venue: Ulster Reform Club, 4 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1DA
Dress code: Smart casual
Ticket price: £25.00

A fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, expand your network, and hear an unforgettable story from the world of football.

Book your place here:
[https://friends-for-life.org.uk/old-scholars-belfast-drinks-reception/](https://friends-for-life.org.uk/old-scholars-belfast-drinks-reception/)

Six seats have already been sponsored, six seats that will help shape pupils’ futures.

We are calling on Old Scholars of Friends’ to help us create a learning space that will inspire pupils for decades to come.

Sponsor a Seat
£300 one-off donation or 10 payments of £30

Support the initiative: https://friends-for-life.org.uk/sponsorship/ -seat-scroll

A familiar face to many! 💚💛❤️

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🏉 if you’re into Ulster Schools’ rugby, chances are you’ve heard of Barney McGonigle! whether it’s his legendary Schools’ Cup reports 📖, his passion for the game 🏉, or his time at Friends’ School Lisburn, Barney has been at the heart of schools’ rugby for over 40 years! 🙌 we caught up with him to hear about his most unforgettable moments ✨ and what keeps him motivated to keep doing what he loves 💪

Old Scholars, a great way to leave your Legacy in Friends'!

Support the refurbishment of the Friends’ School Lecture Theatre and help create a modern, accessible space for learning, performance, and community life.

Sponsor a Seat
£300 one-off donation or 10 payments of £30

Your sponsored seat will be used daily throughout school life, a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy, honour someone special, or celebrate your connection with Friends’.

Only 80 seats available.
https://friends-for-life.org.uk/sponsorship/ -seat-scroll

It’s great to see London based alumni reconnecting at this Old Scholars networking event!

Details of the next Belfast networking event will be released soon!