Hazelwood College third year students who participated in the Irish Science Teachers Association Junior Certificate Quiz. Pictured are (left to right) Roisin Sheehy, Emma O’Connell, Niamh O’Brien, Thomas Twohill, Norma O’Sullivan and Laura Stack. Hazelwood College’s team finished one point behind the eventual winners, finishing in fourth place.
Hazelwood College first years travelled to Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale to the Limerick 7 aside camogie blitz.
Hazelwood College played the first of three games against Coláiste na Trócaire, Rathkeale. Hazelwood started very strongly with some very strong forward play from Megan Nolan and Shannon Mason. Rathkeale soon got on the scoreboard and at half time, Hazelwood trailed by two points. The introduction of Mary Kate Fehin, Orlaith Hennessy and Chris Boyce at half time proved vital as Hazelwood scored a point to bring the score difference back to a point. Hazelwood battled hard to find the equaliser but a breakdown in communication saw Rathkeale score a goal, bringing the final score to Hazelwood 0-1, Rathkeale 1-2.
Hazelwood’s second game was against Desmond College. The girls were first out of the blocks and some great teamwork saw Mary Kate Fehin score a fine point from out the field. Hazelwood’s defence was rock solid with some great goalkeeping from Abby McDermott. The sides were level at half time with one point each. The second half came and a fantastic goal was scored by Maedhbh McCarthy after some great teamwork and a hand pass from Mary Kate Fehin saw Maedhbh bury the ball in the back of the net. Desmond College tried very hard to score but they could not break down the Hazelwood defence. Final score: Hazelwood College 1-1 Desmond College 0-2
Hazelwood’s third game was against Laurel Hill and what a game it turned out to be. The two teams were very evenly matched. Our defence was, yet again, excellent with great blocking and hooking from Aisling and Chris. Midfielders were brilliant with Megan Nolan and Orlaith Hennessy fighting for every ball and Shannon and Mary Kate were causing great difficulties for the Laurel Hill defence. The game ended with Hazelwood losing by a mere point, 0-3 to 1-1.
After the three games, Hazelwood qualified for the B final against Laurel Hill who had beaten them by a point in the previous game. Laurel Hill made a great start with a goal but Hazelwood never gave up. At half time, the score was Laurel Hill 1-0, Hazelwood 0-0. Hazelwood dug deep in the second half and a brilliant run from Orlaith Hennessy into the forward line and a superb hand pass to Mary Kate saw her bury the ball in the back of the net. The sides were level with only 2 minutes left. Hazelwood battled hard to prevent Laurel Hill from scoring but a free was awarded and Laurel Hill pucked it straight between the posts. Hazelwood had just one last attack that resulted in a 45’ which unfortunately went narrowly wide.
The girls put in a great performance and there is no doubt that they will have a great team. Most of these girls are still in training for a county semi-final in the coming weeks with the school’s first and second year camogie team.
Panel: Orlaith Hennessy, Maedhbh McCarthy, Ashling Enright, Chris Boyce, Lorna Donegan, Abby McDermott, Shannon Mason, Emma Browne, Ava Mullane, Megan Nolan, Mary Kate Fehin
Hazelwood College students Ciara Lenihan (left) and Emma O’Connell (right) with Irish International Rugby Star Sean O’Brien at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants National Quiz Final, where Sean O’Brien acted as MC for the occasion.
Picture d: Hazelwood College students from left to right Thomas Twohill, Tim Larkin and Anthony Barrett pictured with Sean O’Brien, Leinster and Irish Rugby star, who was MC at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Annual National Quiz Final. Hazelwood College’s team put up a great display, being only seven points behind the national champions.
Hazelwood 8.20
Rathkeale 1.10
On Wednesday, April 9th, Hazelwood Senior girls played a fierce and tactical game against the strong Rathkeale ladies’ team. At the throw in, Rathkeale’s Caoimhe Costello won the breaking ball and put the sliotar straight over the bar putting them in a very early lead. Hazelwood knew then that they would have to put in a strong performance if they wanted to come out on top. They responded quickly with a point from corner forward Katie Coughlan. This was soon followed by a skilful point put over from the halfway line by Cliona O’ Callaghan. By half time, Hazelwood had managed to concede only three points while scoring an impressive 4.14.
The second half opened up with Hazelwood winning possession but Rathkeale showed that they weren’t going to give up despite the scoreline and put another two points over the bar, playing now with a strong breeze. However, Hazelwood constantly stayed on top and kept the scoreboard ticking over, full forward Laura Stack in particular putting in a great shift, scoring six goals over the course of the hour. Though Hazelwood let their guard down a little in the final five minutes, allowing Rathkeale to add another few scores to their tally, the gap was too great to close and the Hazelwood girls ran out convincing winners on a scoreline of 8.20 to 1.10. The girls now look forward to a County Final against Laurel Hill. After this performance, they can be confident of bringing silverware back to Dromcollogher!
Team and Scorers: Rebecca Duggan, Aine Fitzgibbon, Caroline Watson, Megan Fitzgibbon, Sarah Shanahan, Tara Fitzgibbon(0.1), Briana O’ Connor, Cliona O’ Callaghan (0.4), Chloe O’ Brien, Orla Cunningham (0.3), Donna Mulcahy (0.5), Deniese Forde (0.1), Bríd Flanagan (0.2), Laura Stack (6.1), Katie Coughlan (2.3), Aoife McMahon, Aoife Murray, Leighann Shanahan
Hazelwood College Junior Certificate Munster Colleges’ Maths Quiz Team from left to right Emma O’Connell, Norma O’Sullivan, Thomas Twohill and Laura Stack who came fourth overall in the recent Junior Certificate Munster Maths Quiz.
Picture 1 Hazelwood College students from left Allison Healy and Denise Forde, gold medal winners of Senior Girls’ Long Jump at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Annual Sports Day, which was held recently at University of Limerck.
Picture 2 Successful sisters Noelle (left) and Eimear Lenihan (right), Second Year Hazelwood College students, winners of under 16 shot putt at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s Annual Sports Day.
Picture 3 Hazelwood College’s full Athletics team, which recently participated in the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Annual Sports Day.
Hazelwood College – 17
Salesians College – 14
Recently, the Senior girls Basketball team travelled to Limerick city to take on Salesians Secondary School in the Cup Quarter final. Having come in second place in their group after a shaky start to the campaign, the girls were unsure of what to expect from the opposition. It turned out to be a wonderful game of basketball with both defences on top. It was ‘tit for tat’ in the opening three quarters with Anne Marie Molyneaux, Niamh McCarthy and the ever-dependable Ali Purcell producing some nice scores. In the dying minutes of the game, after Hazelwood found themselves a point down, Tara Fitzgibbon scored to edge Hazelwood in front by the narrowest of margins with Sarah Shanahan sealing the deal with another basket just seconds later.
The team now progress to the semi-final stage where they will face Castletroy. Having already been beaten by this opposition on a day when things just seems to fall apart in the third quarter for the Hazelwood girls, there is a score to be settled. With the opportunity to play in a cup final at stake, the girls will certainly take to the court with all guns blazing.
Team: A. Purcell, N. McCarthy, A. Molyneaux, S. Shanahan, T. Fitzgibbon, S. Sheehy, S. Nolan, M. Fitzgibbon, L. Nolan, E. O’ Sullivan, K. Cunningham, C. Corbett
Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students recently visited Munster Driving Campus, the only off-road driving campus in Ireland in order to learn the skills which will allow them to drive safely in the future. Munster Driving Campus gives students all the challenges of driving, allowing them to learn and practice their skills, without the danger or pressure of traffic. This will allow them to become better and safer drivers and the skills gained will stand to the students for decades to come.
Pictured are Back row : Alan Scanlan, James Foley, Charles Butler, Conor Greaney, Ciaran O Sullivan, Shaun Shannon, Noel Geary, Sean McCarthy, Steven Dunleavy, Kevin Moore, Aodan Brennan, John Larkin, Kevin Daly, Kevin O Connor, John Matthews. Front row: Yvonne Devine, Teacher, Catherine McCall, SNA, Niamh Ryan, Mag Kiely, Rebecca Roche, Heidi O Dell, Rachel Heffernan, Aine Cunningham, Caitriona O Sullivan
Picture 2: Hazelwood College students (left to right) Stephen Dunleavy, Rachel Heffernan and Heidi O’Dell receive instruction on car maintenance from John Ryan of Munster Driving Campus in the course of their fieldtrip there recently.
Pictured are (left to right) Dr Ciaran Boyce who was the chief medical supervisor of the Heart Aid campaign at Hazelwood College along with Kate Farrissey TYP, Ms Elizabeth Dolan, deputy Principal of Hazelwood College, Ciara O’Callaghan, first year, and Saoirse Murray TYP. All four members of the Hazelwood College community benefited from the Heart Aid programme, coordinated by Ms Ciara Broderick.
Over the past few weeks and months, staff at Hazelwood College led by Ms Ciara Broderick has worked very hard to organise cardiac screening in the school. This has been attempted in order to prevent Sudden Adult Death Syndrome from occurring within the school community.
Tragically, instances of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) have increased over the past few years. Approximately 100 young people under the age of 35 die in Ireland from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome every year. As a result of these shocking statistics, and to help protect our students, the school organised for the screening to be carried out in the school.
During the month of March, HeartAid, a company from Cork came to the school and screened over 200 students and staff for heart conditions related to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. This test has, potentially, saved the lives of many within the school community, ensuring a long and healthy life for those who participated.
This is a huge achievement for the school and one in which we are very proud of.
The Hazelwood Senior Hurling team, coached by Mr. Finn faced a challenging Hospital senior hurling squad in the Senior Hurling County Final.
Diarmuid Buckley got Hazelwood off to a good start with a well taken point from 65 yards out. The determined Hospital side edged their way back in with efforts such as a point from the 45 yard line. Every Hospital ball was handled by an excellent Hazelwood defence, led by Shane Butler. Half time saw Hazelwood 0-11 to 0-3 ahead.
An excellent Hospital point, in the opening moments of the second half, announced Hospital’s determination to force their way back into the match. When Hospital’s second attack broke in the full back line, Hazelwood’s John McDermott quickly intercepted the ball and assisted by Séan Flanagan and his two wing backs, Cillian Fahy and Peter Mulcahy, the ball was suddenly down the opposite end of the field, where Dean Collins slotted the ball over the bar, giving Hazelwood a comfortable lead. As time wore on, Diarmuid Buckley took his tally to 10 points with a man of the match performance.
As Pat Carroll, who refereed a very exciting and quick paced match, drew the match to a close, Hazelwood were the fitter team with the final score line of 1-22 to 1-03.
By: Cathal Walsh & Paul McMahon Transition Year 2014 Students
Picture 1: is of the Hazelwood College Senior Hurling team who were recently victorious over Hospital. Pictured are Back Row (left to right) Mr Matt Finn, Séamus Flanagan, Dean Collins, Alex Culhane, Shane Butler, Denis Donegan, Diarmuid Buckley, Cillian Fahy, William Enright, Glen McNamara, Daniel Curtain, Sean Fehin, Sean O’Sullivan, Cathal Finn and David O’Sullivan.
Front Row (left to right) Ryan O’Gorman, Cian Magner Flynn, Jack O’Sullivan, Sean Flanagan (Captain), Peter Mulcahy, Padraig Ahern, John Walsh, Jack Ryan, John McDermott, Brian Buckley and Timmy Larkin.
Picture 2: Hazelwood College Senior Hurling Coach Mr Matt Finn (left) giving Diarmuid Buckley (right) his man of the match award after the final