Hazelwood College

Musical Interludes – Moxie

Congratulations to past pupil Darren Roche from Castlemahon and his band Moxie on reaching their Fundit target of €12,000 to record their new album in the new year.

They are ready to record in January and February with Séan Óg Graham of Beoga and Trevor Hutchinson of Lúnasa who will be engineering and mixing the album. Mastering to be done by Jon Astley of Edge Mastering.

Their music has a solid traditional backbone. Jazz, rock, bluegrass and world music rhythms and harmonies are creatively structured around this base treating the listener to layers of rich and intricate sounds as the band deliver a punchy programme of both their own compositions and old tunes with a new emerald vibe.

Reviews of their recent EP included:

“This is a stunning debut from five of the best musicians on the scene today; the fact that they are so young is both frightening and inspirational too. I find myself for some reason comparing this EP in terms of instrumentation, virtuosity, rhythmical interplay etc to Béla Fleck’s eponymous album “Drive” which changed my perception of what “Bluegrass” music was supposed to sound like and would not be one bit surprised if Moxie has a similar affect on some people’s perception of “Irish music”. Their sound is sophisticated, slick and adventurous yet exciting, full of fun and overflowing with fresh ideas. Moxie’s unique approach is both melodically and rhythmically addictive; surprises lurk around every corner in the form of instrument and metre changes combined with intelligent and well executed arrangements. I’m very excited by the music Moxie are making and look forward to hearing a lot more from them in the years to come” – Kevin Crawford (Lúnasa)

“Moxie! ….I love this band! Irish trad with many beautiful twists and turns….Rocking tunes, fresh, gorgeous arrangements, stunning harmonies and class playing from top to bottom….this band is not afraid to step outside the box and explore all musical possibilities! There new EP deserves your full attention…..soulful, sexy and full of passion….listen to this band! Get out and see them live! You will not be disappointed!”- Winifred Horan (Solas)

You can learn more about Moxie at their website www.moxiemuso.com and their Facebook page MoxieMuso

‘Limerick On Ice’

Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Applied students pictured at Limerick on Ice on a day trip coming to the end of a term of hard work and effort. Leaving Certificate Applied students Rachel Heffernan (left) and Heidi O’Dell (right) at ‘Limerick On Ice’ Centre, Arthur’s Quay. The LCAs joined the Transition Years for the event as the Christmas holidays approached

Transition Year Event Gallery

Comhairle Na N’Og

Aaron Walsh, Cian Larkin, Liam O’Connor, Ellen Condon, Conor Long, and Mary Cussen who took part in Comhairle Na N’Og in Limerick County Council

Fictional Character Day

Thanksgiving

TYs celebrating Thanksgiving with Isabelle Huggard from Colorado

Transition Year First Aid

Athea Black Pudding Visit

Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme students recently visited Athea Homemade Black Pudding Ltd in order to learn about the practical side of running an enterprise. Students were given a tour of the plant as well as learning about the conditions and challenges associated with running an enterprise in the economic conditions today.

Henry Street CSPE Visit

Hazelwood College third year students pictured in the course of their C.S.P.E. trip to Henry Garda Station in Limerick. Students were informed about the role and the work of the Gardaí, while filling out their C.S.P.E. Action Project for their upcoming Junior Certificate. Pictured with them is Garda Noel Ryan (far left) and their teacher Ms Ciara Broderick (far right)

Equestrian News

Hazelwood College students Nicola Madden (left) and Kieran O’Sullivan (right) pictured at the Clonshire Equestrian Centre recently during a post-primary schools event. Both students performed excellently, with Kieran securing victory in two events, while Nicola was unlucky not to win the prize in two of her events.

Kearney’s Bakery Visit

As part of their Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme studies Hazelwood College sixth year students visited Kearneys’ Bakery recently, where they were able to see the workings of a successful local enterprise close up, hopefully inspiring them to follow in similar footsteps.

National Finals Science Teachers Association

National Finals of the Irish Science Teachers Association

Hazelwood College students who participated in the National Finals of the Irish Science Teachers Association are pictured with the quizmaster Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabhain (far left). The students (left to right) Mariesa Enright, Eamonn Shanahan and Michael Keyes, secured fourteenth place out of the over eighty schools who participated.

TV Appearance for Hazelwood Chef

Máiríde Bennis, 12, a first year student in Hazelwood College Dromcollogher was one of four finalist chosen by the public through a voting campaign to compete in the final of the Uncle Ben’s Beginner Cookery Competition This competition seeks to persuade Irish parents to encourage their children into the kitchen and to instill a lifelong love affair for cooking wholesome and nutritious food.

The four finalists, accompanied by their parents, cooked their signature dishes last Monday for Celebrity Chef Nevin Maguire in Dublin. They were filmed by RTE cameras and each participant’s cookery slot was broadcast during the week on the Today Show, presented by Dáithi Ó Sé and Maura Derrane. Máiríde along with her mother Anita cooked and served Apricot and Beef Stirfry with Uncle Ben’s Rice. Celebrity Chef Nevin Maguire was impressed with Máiríde’s vast nutritional knowledge on the ingredients she prepared along with her cookery skills and confidence for someone so young.

Home Economics teacher Noreen Daly commented that ‘Máiride is an outstanding student who is highly motivated and has an exceptional flair and natural talent in the kitchen. We are so proud of Máiríde’s achievements having reached the final four and for being a tremendous ambassador for Hazelwood College’.

LCA2 Hotel Catering & Tourism

LCA2 Hotel Catering & Tourism students recently visited Cork city as part of their tourism module.

Students visited Cork City Gaol, strolled through the English market and enjoyed lunch in Milano’s

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Picture: Hazelwood College Hotel Catering and Tourism student John Matthews tries out the stocks, while on a recent visit to Cork Gaol.

Picture: Just Hanging Out! James Foley, Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied student relaxes while on a recent trip to Cork Gaol.

Picture: Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students Heidi O’Dell (left) and Rachel Heffernan (right) on the Big Wheel while on their recent Hotel Catering and Tourism trip to Cork recently.

Picture: Standing the Heat! Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied Hotel Catering and Tourism students (left to right) James Foley, Dean Prunty, Alan Scanlon, Rachel Heffernan and Heidi O’Dell watch as Milano’s Restaurant chef, Joseph Ryan (far left) prepares lunch.

Picture: Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students pictured while on their Hotel Catering and Tourism trip to Cork Gaol recently. Pictured are front row (left to right) Niamh Ryan, Noel Geary, James Foley, John Matthews. Second Row (left to right) Mag Kiely, Heidi O’Dell, Dean Prunty and Rachel Heffernan. Back Row Alan Scanlon.

Picture: Alan Scanlon (far left) and Noel Geary (far right), Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students who examine the exhibits at Cork Gaol, while on their Hotel Catering and Tourism trip there.

Picture: One of the exhibits at Cork Gaol taken while Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students visited there recently.

Picture: Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied student Alan Scanlon tries out one of the exhibits at Cork Gaol during a recent Hotel Catering and Tourism field trip there