Hazelwood College fifth year students are presented with their National Gaisce Award (Bronze) by Hazelwood College Principal, Mr Brendan Burke. Pictured are (from left to right): Mr Brendan Burke, Eoin Donegan, Conor Long, Robert Leavitt and Amy Buckley.
Three Transition year students Ciara O’Callaghan, Edel O’Flynn and Molly Kirwan are through to the regional finals of the Junk Kouture competition. They need your support. All you have to do is go onto the BOIstudents Facebook page …here… and vote for their dress ‘Illoominate’ You can vote once a day from the 20th-24th of February. Your support is greatly appreciated .
For More information visit the Junk Kouture website …here…
Some Pictures of the dress ‘Illoominate’ and its detail
Hazelwood College hit the slopes in Andorra
Monday morning 23 January at 6am thirty six students and four teachers departed Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher and travelled to Andorra, France taking in the picturesque views of the Pyrénées Mountains.
We hit the slopes while enjoying our morning skiing lessons. During the days after lunch we got the opportunity to travel up the mountain on the ski lifts and cable cars and ski our way down the slopes to the sound of laughter and excited screams. There was fun and frolics in the snow as each of us achieved our goal of mastering the skill of skiing. Three of the four teachers who accompanied us on the trip took to the slopes but only one of them, Mr.Quinlan had the stamina to see it through to the very end.
Three of our group impressed the instructors so much that they were afforded the opportunity to ski from the summit, Jack McCarthy, Paul Power and William Dillon. The boys certainly tried to outdo the girls with their impressive twists and turns but it was the technique of Brendan O’Flynn that caught the eye of many other tourists on the Piste! In the words of Mr. Sheahan “That man was born to ski”. Mrs Murphy Reidy claimed that “the gracefulness of the girls was just as impressive.”
We were fortunate to have our Spanish student Andrea with us because she translated for both the teachers and us. We learned a few Spanish words, all polite ones of course. The girls were not to be outdone when it came to the next leg of our trip which involved a panoramic tour of the city of Barcelona and a shopping escapade that any fashion blogger or fashionista would be proud of. The Hazelwood ladies know their style!
The highlight of the Barcelona visit was an impromptu opportunity to attend a match in the famous Camp Nou stadium where the group sampled the electric ambience of a match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad . We had an amazing time with four great teachers, a big thank you to our French teacher Mrs Murphy Reidy who organised the tour and kept her patience with us all throughout, she was accompanied by Mrs Treacy who was the mammy of the group. We all returned safely and injury free after the trip of a lifetime. Great memories were made with great people.
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Picture a: Hazelwood College students (from left to right) Aoife McMahon, Blaithin Matthews and Shanon Buckley are pictured taking a breather from the slopes while on their ski trip to Andorra where they were able to polish their French as they polished their skiing skills.
Picture b: Brendan O’Flynn (left) keeps an eye on the ‘pro’ Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy on the recent Hazelwood College trip to Andorra, which Ms Murphy Reidy co-ordinated.
Picture c: Hazelwood College teachers Mr Tom Quinlan and Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy are pictured fully kitted out and ready to hit the slopes on teh recent Hazelwood College trip to Andorra.
Picture d: Hazelwood College teacher Mr Danny Sheahan prepares to show everyone how it is done on the recent Hazelwood College trip to Andorra.
Picture e: Hazelwood College student Tomas Stritch pictured taking in the sights on the recent Hazelwood College trip to Andorra.
Picture f: Hazelwood College students pictured wrapped up against the elements on their recent trip to Andorra. Pictured are (left to right): Marguerite Nolan, Noirin Collins, Andy Quaid, Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy, Orlaith Hennessy, Cameron O’Flynn, Amy Murphy and Andrea Suarez Garcia.
Picture g: Hazelwood College staff and students take time out from the slopes to enjoy the sights and prepare to warm up in the course of their recent trip to Andorra, organised by Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy
Picture h: Hazelwood College’s Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy, Mr Tom Quinlan and Ms Kay Treacy are pictured all smiles after another exhilarating day on the scenic slopes of Andorra during the Hazelwood College trip there.
Recently, Hazelwood College’s first year boys’ hurling team defeated Coláiste na Trócaire first year team at home in Hazelwood College. The finale score was 7-6 to 0-2 points. Top Row (left to right): Pat Curtain, Jack Condon, Stephan Long , Robert McCarthy, Eoghan O’ Gorman, Ciarán O’ Sullivan(Captain), Ryan Reidy , Tomas Curran, Thomas Sheehan , Jack Shanahan, David O’ Riordan. Bottom row (left to right): Darragh Reidy, Kevin Normoyle, Mark Buckley, Conor Heenan, Ian Kelly, Stephan O’ Flynn, Jamie Reidy
Three Transition year students Ciara O’Callaghan, Edel O’Flynn and Molly Kirwan are through to the regional finals of the Junk Kouture competition. They need your support. All you have to do is go onto the BOIstudents Facebook page …here… and vote for their dress ‘Illoominate’ You can vote once a day from the 20th-24th of February. Your support is greatly appreciated .
For More information visit the Junk Kouture website …here…
Some Pictures of the dress and its detail
Hazelwood College Orienteering Going the Distance
Recently, 32 students from Hazelwood College travelled to Farran Forest Park for the Munster’s Schools Orienteering Competition Course 1.
In the Post Junior Cert boys Douglas Woolam was the first to finish with a brilliant time of 44:04mins He was closely followed by Jack McCarthy and William Geoghegan with a time of 45:58 and 50:17 respectfully.
Jack Walmsley was the first to finish out of Hazelwood in the 2nd/3rd year boys category. He finished with a time of 50:38mins. Keith Falvey was close on his tail with a time of 52.34.
In the 2nd/3rd year girls Chloe Fitzgibbon finished with a time of 43:40. Sophie Sheehan, Melissa Duggan and Megan Lenihan finished with times of 47:44, 51:03 and 53:18 respectively
In the 1st year boys Brian O’Callaghan came in 5th place with a brilliant time of 17:00mins. Ciarán O’Sullivan finished in 13th place with a time of 26:40. Shortly after Stephen Long, Mark Kelly, Luke Walsh, Conor Hennan, Iain Kelly, Michael Noonan and Séan Magner finished with times of 28:53, 31:41, 33:31, 40:04, 40:12, 43:00 and 43:02 respectively
In the 1st year girls Ciara Knipe finished in 8th place with a time of 20:54. She was closely followed by Vicky O’Conell, Molly McCarthy, Emily Lynch and Emma O’Flynn with times of 22:17, 24:00, 30:00 and 31:51.
Overall Hazelwood had a successful Day in their first day out orienteering!
(by Mairíde Bennis, Transition Year)
Recently, the athletes from Hazelwood College travelled to the Demense in Newcastle West for the first cross country race of the year. Hazelwood College’s Athletics team were very successful.
In the U14 Girls’ Competition Megan Lenihan came in a brilliant 1st place closely followed by Molly McCarthy in 3rd, Valerie Shanahan 4th, Emma O’Flynn 5th, and Emily Lynch 6th. The U14 Girls’ team secured first place overall.
In the U14 Boys’ team Daniel O Connor came in 5th place flowed closely by Oliver O’Dell in 6th and Steven Mckenzie in 7th. Brendan Harding, Kevin Normoyle and Brian O’Callaghan came in 13th, 14th and 17th place respectively. The U14 Boys’ team came in place 2nd overall.
The U18 Girls’ team came a brilliant 1st place with their members: Eimear Lenihan, Megan Lenihan, Andrea Garcia and Lorna Donegan came in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places respectfully.
The U18 Boys’ team claimed a silver team medal. Michael Brennan led home this team in a brilliant 3rd place against some stiff competition. Douglas Woolam came in 5th, Jack McCarthy 7th, Corey Knipe 10th, Ethan Knipe 12th and William Geoghegan 14th
Overall it was a great day out for the athletes!
(by Mairíde Bennis, Transition Year)
Hazelwood College Soccer Sensations
Recently, Hazelwood College’s U19 Boys soccer team, coached by Mr Dan Sheahan, played against Killorglin Community School in Broadford soccer pitch. Sean Madigan scored the first goal for the Hazelwood, only 2 minutes into the already heated and tense game. This gave a great boost to the Hazelwood team. Sean Madigan scored yet another goal 33 minutes into the game. This was followed by another goal from Cameron O’Flynn. Killorglin fought back and scored two goals in the 43rd and 44th minute of the game. After half time Killorglin scored in the 69th minute of the game. The Hazelwood team were losing by a mere goal and at this stage in the game anyone could win. Hazelwood made the game level from a penalty scored by Andy Quaid. The game went into overtime and the tense, nail biting match was won by an own goal from Killorglin’s goalkeeper.
(by Eliza Reidy, Transition Year)
Hazelwood College U19 Soccer team who recently secured passage to the next round at the expense of Killorglin Community School. Pictured are, back row ( left to right) Michael Simcox, Michael Stack, Cameron O Flynn, Andy Quaid, Tim Larkin, James Molyneaux, Evan O Flynn, Sean Kelly, Adam Sheahan, William Quaid, Jamie Banks, Donal Molyneaux, Jack Roche. Front Row(left to right) Jack Simcox, Connor McCarthy, Dylan Hayes Daly, James McDermott, Brian Ahern, Sean Madigan, Jack Pierce, Robert Leavitt, Michael Begley.
Hazelwood College Senior Camogie Munster Champions 2017
On a cold bright Saturday morning, Hazelwood College Senior Camogie side engaged in a tough and exciting encounter with Scariff Community College. Hazelwood started well and an early goal by Laura Stack and a point by Sinead O’Donnell gave the Limerick side a dream start against the Clare opposition. Throughout the first half, play was tight and frantic with both sides giving it their all. Scores were exchanged but Hazelwood’s lucky early break was the real difference between the sides at the half time whistle with a score line of 1.4 to 3 points.
Scariff started the second half with vigour with a goal from their first attack and they continued to dominate for the next 15 minutes. Despite their upper hand Scariff failed to convert their opportunities due to the resilience of the Hazelwood backs. The teams were level at 1-4 each as the game entered the final quarter. Unrattled by the Scariff onslaught, Hazelwood’s character shone through as they outscored their opponents 3 points to 1 in the remaining period. As Scariff fought hard to try conjure a late attack, they were met with a solid Hazelwood outfit who were now playing full of fire and belief.
When the final whistle was finally blown it was greeted to the delight of Hazelwood team and supporters. Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher were crowned Munster Senior Camogie Champions for 2016/17 on a score line of 1-7 to 1-5.
Picture a: Back row (left to right): Ms Martina Matthews, Ms Julie Corkery, Aoife Murray, Emma Enright, Aisling Cunningham, Orlaith Hennessy, Caitlin O Connor, Valarie Shanahan, Ide Cunningham, Megan Nolan, Abbey Mcdermot, Shauna Cunningham, Ide Collins, Ave Mullane, Mary Kate Fehin, Sarah Mcdermot, Shauna Kenneally, Danny Corkery (Coach). FRONT ROW: Brid Stack, Sinead O Donnell, Niamh O Brien, Laura Stack, Holly Hennessy, Meave Mccarthy, Chloe O Brien (captain) , Aoife McMahon, Katie Carroll, Sarah Sheehan, Anna Walmsley
Picture b: Hazelwood College Captain Chloe O’Brien pictured after leading her side to Munster glory with the cup and her mother Fiona.
Picture c: HAzelwood College and Milford GAA Club players (from left) Sarah Sheehan, Brid Flanagan, Mary Kate Fehin and Laura Stack after their success in the Senior Camogie Colleges’ Munster Final.
Hazelwood Heroines Golden Victory
By Katie Ryan, Transition Year
Recently, the Senior Hazelwood College Camogie team placed against Scariff in the Senior Camogie Munster Colleges’ Final at home in their local pitch.
There was a biting cold wind in the air that both camogie players and spectators alike could feel as they stamped their feet to regain some warmth from standing still for so long. However it was evident that once the match started, this did not affect Hazelwood Colleges playing chances at all.
Laura Stack scored the first goal against Scariff within ten minutes of the match and many of the girls on the team followed her lead enthusiastically so that by the end of the first half Hazelwood College was drawing with Scariff 1-3. At the start of the second half the girls came back so strong and determined scoring 4 more points, securing them a win in the Munster Camogie Final 1-7 to 1-5. It was a tight match but a well deserved win as the winning team crowded into the pitch to celebrate their victory and hard work.
The Senior Girls Camogie All Ireland ‘B’ Semi Final will take place tomorrow 3rd February @ 12.30 in St. Patricks GAA, Limerick.
The girls will be playing against the Senior Girls from Colaiste Iosagain, Stillorglin, Co. Dublin
All support greatly appreciated
