Top honour for Paul

Lurgan's Paul Magee is a third year student in Computer Science at Queen’s University Belfast.

He’s spending his third year on placement at Equiniti ICS in Belfast before returning to Queen’s next year to complete his four year course.

The 25-year-old was born and bred in Lurgan, starting his school life at St Teresa’s Primary School before continuing his education at St Paul’s High School and finally St Michael’s Grammar School.

Of his inclusion in the UK’s Top 10 Undergraduates of the Year he said: “I feel very privileged. It was a great honour to be considered.”

The competition is run by TARGETjobs and Paul, along with other entrants, was required to go through various stages, including answering a series of questionnnaires and delivering a presentation, in order to be shortlisted.

He still lives with his family - which includes his mum, Braide and dad, Brian, as well as his three brothers, David, Mark and Stephen and his sister Alison - in Knockramer Meadows, although he’ll soon be moving out as he plans to get married next year.

“I just got engaged there, the date’s been set for August 13 next year, so I’m looking forward to it.” The bride-to-be is Miss Jolene Corkhill, who lives in Aghagallon, although her father is originally from Liverpool.

Paul is currently looking around for a job for whenever he finishes at Queen’s and has sat Microsoft exams, and is hoping to secure a career in computer software.

Paul is one of three students at Queen’s University to be included in the Top 10 Undergraduates of the Year. Also included are Caron Malone of Belfast and Craig McCarter, from Coleraine.