Sinn Fein minister visits St Malachy’s College

St Malachy's College on the Antrim Road received a visit from the Sinn Féin Education Minister Cáitríona Ruane this week.
The College, which is the only specialist school of music in the North, invited the Sinn Féin education minister for a site visit and on Wednesday she took a tour of the building, parts of which date back to 1830.
As well as a music and art session, and a tour of the school buildings the minister visited the sports pitch where a whole host of sports are played.
Talks between the school and minister surrounded the masterplan of the Girdwood Crumlin Road Gaol site.
As well as a focus on music the school has a first-class track record in the field of basketball.
Cáitríona Ruane said it was lovely to be in St Malachy's.
“It's lovely to be here. Myself and John (Principal John Morrin have something in common, his parents come from County Mayo, so it’s lovely to be here, I've had great fun with the lads.”
As well as lighter moment the minister did explain that discussions were also on the table.
“There are serious subjects on the table today, we have to see about St Malachy's and their future. But they are doing tremendous work.
“This is only one of the sites. There are lots of British military sites, which we have to make the most of. We have to make the best use of Girdwood – it's very important for this area, it's prime land. The school has big, big plans, and we have to see how they fit in.”