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Hazelwood Hurlers Reach Munster Final

Hazelwood Hurlers Reach Munster Final

The semi final was a tough encounter with Carrick on Suir scoring a point within the first minute.  Hazelwood quickly responded with a free and began their scoring spree.  Hazelwood dominated the remainder of the first half with every player playing to their full potential.                           

Patrick O Regan opened the scoring in the second half with a point from play. Carrick On Suir scored their 4th point of the day from a free in the 32nd minute. A quick puck-out to Seamus Sheehen resulted in the ball in the back of the net after Jamie Coughlan connecting supremely with the sliotar.  Soon after “big” Jamie Coughlan scored his 2nd point of the day, along with Jerry Lane adding another score to his tally. Carrick On Suir getting another score from a free.  Another Hazelwood goal resulted from a placed ball.  At this stage the game was over and Hazelwood cruised to victory.  Great performances were seen at all corners of the field.  The Munster final is due to be played after Christmas against the winners of Kanturk and Clonakility.  

Hazelwood College Team: Keith Lacey, Lar Clarrson, Tadgh O Flynn, Padraigh Cunningham, Seamus O Connor, Paddy Sheehy, Brian Hannighan, Seamus Sheehen, Patrick O Regan0-2, Peter Irwin1-3, Padraig Nolan, “big” Jamie Coughlan0-3, Jerry Lane1-3, “small” Jamie Coughlan, Darren Lane 0-2. Subs used Conor O Brian, Ciaran Morrissey0-3, Paul Cantilon, Ian Carrol, Christopher Moxey,

Hazelwood Reach First All-Ireland Final

Hazelwood Reach first All-Ireland Final

 

Hazelwood College advanced to the final of the U19 C All Ireland Schools Basketball Cup on Wednesday the 7th of January with a well deserved victory over a gallant Presentation Terenure side.

 

Hazelwood started slowly and were punished by some good outside shooting from Terenure.   After a quick timeout, a reorganised Hazelwood defence closed Terenure down more effectively.   Baskets from Vickie Harnett, Miriam Noonan, Emma Purcell and Celia Cremin kept Hazelwood in touch at the end of the first quarter.

 

Hazelwood’s defence grew meaner in the second quarter, restricting Terenure to four points.   Ciara Meaney, Aoife Leahy and Maire Flanagan were impressive in defence forcing a lot of turnover ball while Emma Purcell tirelessly crashed the boards.   Unfortunately for the Dromcollogher outfit, the deft touches normally so typical of their offensive play were missing.   The half finished with the sides tied on fourteen points.

 

The third quarter brought more of the same.   Terenure couldn’t break down the Hazelwood defence while Hazelwood struggled to put the ball in the net at the other end.   Suzanne Sheehy substituted for Miriam Noonan who took a well earned rest.   An excellent basket from Aoife Leahy, who played her best game all session, saw Hazelwood finish the quarter trailing Terenure by four points.

 

Hazelwood applied an aggressive full court press at the beginning of the fourth quarter.   Terenure struggled to come to terms with the new defensive tactic and lost possession easily.   Three fast baskets by an on-fire Ciara Meaney put Hazelwood into the driving seat.   Hazelwood continued to pepper the Terenure net as the fans grew louder.   Baskets from Maire Flanagan, Aoife Leahy and Emma Purcell put Hazelwood fourteen points to the good.   Jennifer Roche, introduced to strengthen the defence, was brought on with Maria Korpesiova and Niamh Greaney.   Maria finished the Dromcollogher scoring when she rebounded a fast breakaway layup from Niamh Greaney.

 

The supporters vociferously counted down to the buzzer before invading the court.    With moist eyes and brimming smiles the players lined up for the presentation of bronze medals to the students from Terenure.   This was followed by the presentation of the MVP award to Emma Purcell.  Next stop Tallaght.

Hazelwood College into Munster Hurling Vocational Schools Semi-Final

Hazelwood College into Munster Hurling Vocational Schools Semi-Final

Hazelwood College                4-12

Killenaule                                1-3

 

Hazelwood College beat Killenaule in Lattin last Thursday in the Munster Senior hurling Vocational Quarter. In the last 5 minutes as Henry o’Gorman, Micheal Brosnan and the two Jamie Coughlans (little and large) each chipped over a point it may have looked easy for Hazelwood but the game was in fact a hard fought, tense affair especially for the first 40 minutes. Jamie Coughlan opened the scoring for Hazelwood with a free in the third minute but Killenaule quickly replied through their Tipp minor full forward scoring 1-1 in a two minute burst. Henry o’Gorman pulled Hazelwood back level scoring an excellent goal after bursting through on a solo-run from midfield. Killenaule chipped over another point to retake the lead but Jamie coughlan quickly pointed another free to level matters again. The next ten minutes was the hardest fought period of the game with neither side scoring but Hazelwood College were slowly beginning to dominate the middle third of the field while the full back line had got to grips on their direct opponents. With 5 minutes left in the half Jamie Coughlan pointed a 65 to put Hazelwood into a lead that they would not relinquish. Seamus Sheehan rocketed the ball to the back of the net shortly afterwards to leave the score at half-time 2-3 to 1-2, in favour of Hazelwood who were playing with the wind. In the second half however, Hazelwood with a higher work-rate totally dominated despite the breeze. Jamie Coughlan Scored 2-1, Peter Irwin scored twice, Henry o’Gorman and “big” Jamie Coughlan, who had been introduced as a sub, each scored a point before Killenaule scored their solitary point of the second half. Hazelwood once again took over to finish the match strongly. Next up for the senior hurlers is the Semi-final v Carrick-on-Suir , where hopefully we can follow up on our quarter final win

Team and Scorers:

J. Lane, L. Clarson, T. O’Flynn, P.Cunningham, B. Hannigan, P. Sheehy, S. O’Connor, H. O’ Gorman (1-2), P. O’Regan, P. Irwin (0-2, 1 ’65) P. Nolan, J. Nix, S. Sheehan (1-0),

J. Coughlan (2-5, 5 frees) M. Brosnan (0-1)

Subs: J. Coughlan (0-2), T. O’Carroll, C. Moxey, P. Cantillion, C. Morrissey, M. Brosnan, I. Carroll, D. Lane, C. O’Brien, K. Dore

Hazelwood College v St. Brogans

 

 

Hazelwood College v St. Brogans

 

Report by Andrew Lenihan. Transition Year

On Wednesday the 19th of November Hazelwood College under 16s played St. Brogans in Mallow. The match started off with an opening point from a free from Jamie Coughlan in the 2nd minute. St. Brogans no.14 hit back with 3 points before Michael Fitzgibbon got a point in the 23rd minute. St. Brogans got another point and then Danny McCarthy got a point followed by a from Jerry Lane to end the 1st half with St. Brogans holding a 1 point lead. Jerry Lane started the 2nd half with a point to level the match. 4 unanswered points from St. Brogans meant they lead by 4 points. Points from Michael Fitzgibbon, Jerry Lane and then 2 points from Jimmy Kiely levelled the match as the game reached the last 10 minutes. Jerry Lane scored a goal and in the same minute St. Brogans got apoint which left Hazelwood leading by 2 points. Jerry Lane then got Hazelwood’s last score of the game. St. Brogans responded with an immediate goal to level the match once again. With the match all square in the very last minute St. Brogans got a fortunate goal from the right wing which somehow managed to creep in over the line to claim the match. The final score Hazelwood 1-10 to St. Brogans 2-10.

Pictured are the Hazelwood College U16 Team who lined out against St Brogans this week

 

Fantastic ‘5’ Hazelwood Projects qualify for BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

 

Fantastic ‘5’ Hazelwood Projects qualify for BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009

Hazelwood College is delighted to have five projects taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2009, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin January 6th -10th 2009. The projects being undertaken by the students at Hazelwood are varied in the categories for which they have qualified, from the Biological and Ecological, Social and Behavioural Sciences to the Technology category of the competition. The students partaking are from both junior and senior cycles at Hazelwood College which is a testament to the interest shown in science, across the student population here at Hazelwood College. Three first year students, Bridann Cronin, Clare Fehin and Shane O’ Callaghan are carrying out ‘A Qualitative Study on the use of Natural Horsemanship and Traditional Training Practices’. In this project the students are investigating practices used in horse training.

Niamh O’ Brien and Elizabeth Morley, two Transition Year students are busy with their project, ‘An Investigation into the Affect of Tyrosine Rich Foods on our Dreaming Patterns’. With the help of willing volunteers here at Hazelwood College, the girls project does exactly what is says on the tin!!

Transition Year students Aisling O’ Brien, Michelle Lane and Heather Coffey are carrying out ‘An investigation into the minority numbers taking Science subjects at Leaving Certificate’. With ever increasing interest in the development of ‘knowledge economies’ and home grown scientific experts, this project investigates a topical educational issue, the results of which may have a long-term impact in the success of Ireland as a centre for scientific excellence.

A most topical project is being undertaken by Transition Year student Paudie Walsh. Paudie’s project, ‘BELT UP!- A novel device to check for the wearing of seatbelts at various distances’, may prove of great interest to varies interested parties such as The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana.

A project competing in the Biological and Ecological category aims ‘To investigate the various effects of pollution on fresh water Salmon and Trout’. This project is being completed by Transition year students, Louis Hodgson, Suzie Boyle and Michelle Browne. In light of this summer’s unseasonal weather events and our ever increasing concern about pollution in all its forms, this project aims to shed some light on pollution in fresh water fish.

All of the students are very excited about representing their school in such a prestigious competition. The students are being getting guidance with their work by their science teachers Ms. Herbert, Mr. McCarthy and Ms. O’ Connor. Ms. Treacy is busy organising fund-raising events to help provide assistance for the trip to Dublin in January, 2009. Best of luck to all involved, we are very proud of their efforts here in Hazelwood College.

 

Hazelwood takes Silver in the All Ireland Engineering

Hazelwood takes Silver in the All Ireland Engineering

 

At the All Ireland finals of the Engineering Project Competition, Paudie Fehin took the Silver medal. He was reperesenting the West Munster region in the All Ireland Finals. Congratulations are also due to his teacher Mr Kevin Grant on this brilliant achievement. Paudie is currently studying Agricultural Engineering at the foremost Agricultural Engineering College in Europe.

Samaritans Christmas Box Appeal.

 

Hazelwood College 1st year students who were involved in this years Samaritans Christmas Box Appeal.
The students are pictured with a selection of the boxes which will now be sent to children in the third world.