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Comprehensive Victory in Colleges Championship

Hazelwood College Comprehensive Victory in Colleges Championship

Hazelwood College took on St. Mary’s Newport Under 16 ½ boys last recently. In the first half Hazelwood made the most of the strong wind at their backs. The conditions encouraged the mid-fielders, Sean Kelly and Colin O’ Brien, forward, where they scored 7 points between them. This, combined with a wonderful display by Evan O’ Flynn, had a great first half scoring 1:6, saw Hazelwood take a commanding lead. In the first half Hazelwood were awarded three frees, with Colin O’ Brien putting over all three.

Despite being 3:11 ahead at half time, Hazelwood knew that Newport would have the benefit of a strong wind in the second half. Hazelwood College were thrown on the defensive immediately after the restart as a defiant Newport attempted to cut Hazelwood’s lead. Despite this early onslaught, Hazelwood were able to counterattack and Hazelwood’s Evan O` Flynn and Jamie O` Connor both scored a goal, with Sean Kelly scoring two points. Ultimately were able to maintain their comprehensive lead, despite the St Mary’s attack, to win on the score of Hazelwood College 5:18 St Mary’s Newport 2:18.

Hazelwood College Under 16 1/2 Limerick Colleges’ Championship hurling team, who recently defeated St Mary’s Newport to pregress to the enxt stage of the competition. Pictured are back row (left to right) Muiris O Keefe , Michael Quinn , Brian Stack , Alan O’Leary , Colin O Brien, Sean Kelly, Ronan O’Keefe , Evan O’Flynn , Dean O’Brien , Tommie Carroll, James Molyneaux , Johnathan Sheehan, Darragh Lane and Aaron Shanahan. Front Row (left to right) Billy Ryan, Jack Willis, William Boyce, Michael Barrett, Colm Ryan , Eoin Finn, Michael O’Callaghan , Oisin Brennan, Cillian Shine, Fergal Lane, Aaron Buckley, Colm Galvin, Michael Ryan, and Jamie O’Connor

Hour of Code

Hazelwood College first year students are pictured here participating in the ‘Hour of Code’, a movement which aims to reach millions of students in over 180 countries. The event is a one hour introductory course to computer science, designed to demystify coding for students and show how much any student can quickly acquire the basics. The hour long programme aims to inculcate problem solving skills, promote logic and creativity.

Picture 2: Adam Whelan, Hazelwood College first year student, is pictured here participating in the ‘Hour of Code’, designed to introduce students to coding and its importance. Adam was one of millions of students across Ireland and the world who participated in this movement to highlight the benefits of learning coding.

European Parliament

Hazelwood College student Emma Stone (right), fifth year, is pictured with Principal Mr Brendan Burke (left) with her certification of completing her studies at the European Parliament. Emma’s visit to the Brussels home of the European Parliament came after she won her place thanks to the South and East Regional Assembly.

All-Ireland Winning Handball Teams

Pictured are Hazelwood Colleges two all-Ireland winning handball teams.

Picture a Hazelwood College students Nigel O’Callaghan (left) and Evan Murphy (right) display their recently won all-Ireland Colleges Senior Doubles medals.

Picture b Hazelwood College students Cathy Foley (left) and Katie McCarthy (right) display their all-Ireland Senior Ladies Doubles medal, which they won recently.

Scholarship wins for high achievers

A FORMER pupil of Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher is one of 77 students to receive a UCC Quercus Scholarship Award for outstanding achievement. Máiréad Lordan, who is now studying law and Irish at UCC received her scholarship from UCC president Dr Michael Murphy at a special ceremony in the College.

The UCC Quercus Entrance Scholarships are competitively offered on the basis of results in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent and are valued at €2,000. This year 54 of the recipients achieved between 600-625 points while another 23 achieved between 580 and 595 Points.

But Máiréad, who is the daughter of John and Bridget Lordan from Mondellihy, Dromcollogher, is also in line for another award. In January she will be honoured by the Agricultural Science Teachers for achieving the highest marks in the country in Leaving Certificate 2015. Brendan Burke her former Principal paid tribute to Máiréad’s achievements. “she was a great student, everything about her was good” he said.

Meanwhile, Hazelwood College is also celebrating the success of another past pupil Billy Foley who was awarded an Entrance Scholarship for UCD where he is now studying veterinary science. Billy is the son of Martin and Noreen Foley of Tullaha, Broadford. “Billy was a very higher achieving student, a very hard worker and a very determined young man,” Brendan Burke said.

Finally past Hazelwood College student Chloe O’Connell from Milford was awarded the Leslie and Edith Downer Scholarship award at UL where she is studying nursing Studies.

Article first published Limerick Leader Saturday 12th December 2015

Donal Ryan Author Visit

Hazelwood College fifth year English students welcomed the author of the acclaimed “The Spinning Heart” Donal Ryan to Hazelwood College. The students studied the novel as part of their Leaving Certificate. They are pictured here with the author (seated centre) and the students’ teachers Ms Yvonne Devine (second row, far left) and Ms Mairead Daly (second row, far right).

LVCP Visit Kearney’s Bakery

Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme students are pictured here at Kearney’s Bakery. The students visited the bakery as part of their Links Module. They are pictured here with Maura Kearney, of Kearney’s Bakery (standing far left), and their LCVP teacher Ms Betty Cotter (standing far left).

Limerick On Ice

Here are some photos from the Transition Year and Leaving Certificate Applied Christmas trip to Limerick.

Hazelwood College students Andy Quaid (left) and Áine Bennis (right) show off their skills on the ice on their recent trip to Limerick on Ice.

Hazelwood College Transition Year Programme students and Leaving Certificate Applied students are pictured after cutting a dash across the ice recently at Limerick on Ice.

Junior Munster Camogie Win

Hazelwood College’s Junior Munster Championship Camogie team that recently defeated Blackwater Community School, Lismore on a scoreline of 5-6 to 2-8. Pictured are Back row (left from right) Aisling Cunningham, Mary-Kate Fehin, Meadbh McCarthy, Aoife McMahon, Megan Lenihan, Sarah McDermott, Caitlin O’ Connor, Leah Downes, Anna Walmsley, Katie O’ Carroll and Sinead O’ Donnell. Middle row (left to right) Ms Geraldine Reilly, Bríd Flanagan, Sarah Sheehan, Shauna Cunningham, Clodagh Buckley, Tara Kennelly, Emma Browne, Aisling Enright, Abby McDermott, Ava Mullane, Grace Donegan and Ms Sarah Ryan Front Row (left to right) Nicole Murphy, Carla Donegan, Aisling Magner, Melanie Gilbourne, Meadbh O’ Connor, Holly Hennessy, Ella Noonan, Juliet Nolan, Yvonne O’ Kelly, Katelyn Davis, Sarah Farrissey

International Food Fair

Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied students Conor Begley (left) and Alan Murphy (right) prepare to participate in the International Food Fair, which was held recently as part of their Hotel, Catering and Tourism module. Conor and Alan produced samples of American food as part of their entry in the International Food Fair.

Picture 2: Hazelwood College Leaving Certificate Applied student, Emma O’Callaghan, completes her entry for the International Food Fair, which took place in Hazelwood College recently.