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CD Launch

“Dreams Do Come True” CD Launch

Hazelwood College is proud to launch its second music CD of local student talent.

The Double CD professionally recorded in the school features 41 tracks ranging from Traditional Music to Contempory Pop. A number of tracks on the CD were composed by the students themselves.

A Special Evening of Music and Song will take place in the school on Saturday 18th May at 8p.m.

Tickets available on the door on the night.

Tickets: €10
CD: €5 – On the night to ticket holders, RRP €15

Play Previews of the Disks below.

Track List

Disk 1

1. Stuck / The Run
Kenneth Browne. Kenneth wrote the 2nd jig in F major for the fleadh in 2012. He then wrote the first one in E minor as a companion to it to form a set.
Button Accordion: Kenneth Browne.
2. Kallie’s air / Kilfenora reel
Dan Sheahan. The air was inspired by and written for Kallie for a concert in 2011 when she had “no tune”. The reel is a personal favourite.
Whistle: Kallie Hodgson, Concertina: Ger Naughton.
3. Dream a Little Dream
F.Andre and W.Schwandt
Vocals: Niamh McCarthy.
4. Green Mountain / The Sally Gardens Reels
Céili band
5. Jar of hearts
C. Perri
Vocals and piano: Catherine Corbett.
6. Kid on the mountain
Slip Jig
Harp: Gráinne Buckley.
7. Misery Business
Paramore
Vocals: Aisling O’Connor, Guitars: Tara Folan, Christopher Daly, Drums: John Walsh.
8. Green Island / Trim the Velvet
Hornpipe/Reel
Concertina: Aileen Fehin.
9. In Her Dreams
Pat Sullivan and Dave Whelan. Written one evening in a hotel in London. Pat and Dave have very kindly allowed us to record our version.
Whistle: Kallie Hodgson.
10. Disney Double
A.Menken
Choir
11. An Raibh tú ar an gCarrig /The Dusty Windowsill
Slow air/Jig
Fiddle: Áine Fitzgibbon
12. Murmures
Paul de Senneville
Piano: Kathryn McCarthy.
13. Hurt
T.Reznor
Vocals: David O’Donnell, Guitar: Mark O’Connor.
14. King of the Pipers/The Longford Collector/The Ploughman
Jig/Reel/Reel
Concertina: Christine Mulcahy.
15. The Lonesome Boatman
F.Furey
Whistle: Grace Morey, Guitar: Dan Sheahan.
16. The Banks of the Lee
Vocals: Paula Reidy, Guitar: Dan Sheahan.
17. John Walsh’s/Polka
Polkas Accordion: Tara Fitzgibbon and Seán Shine, Concertina: Sarah Shanahan and Megan Fitzgibbon, Fiddle: Paula Reidy, Banjo: Keith Shine, Bodhrán: Gearóid Lehane.
18. The SecretSpun/A dangerous turn
Kenneth Browne. A jig and a reel for the banjo. The jig has become a popular favourite with students throughout the school. Kenneth and Darren have worked closely together to create this masterpiece.
Banjo: Kenneth Browne.
19. Centenary March
Céilí Band.
20. Don’t you Remember
Adele
Vocals: Amanda Collins.
21. Farewell to Whalley Range
Slip Jig
Whistle: Kallie Hodgson.
22. Darren’s No.1/Roche’s No.2
Darren Roche. Darren wishes to dedicate these two reels to his time in Hazelwood College.
Button Accordion: Darren Roche.

Disk 2

1. A Lovely Madness
Bill Harte’s / Blue Eyes / A Lovely Madness
Jig/Reel/Reel
trad/D.McKee
Button Accordion: Darren Roche, Concertina: Christine Mulcahy, Banjo: Kenneth Browne, Bodhrán and Percussion: Gerard Naughton.
2. Everything
A.Chang/A.Foster-Gillies
Vocals: Lewis Hodgson, Guitar: Christopher Daly, Drums: Rachael Coughlan.
3. Strike the Gay Harp / Connaughtman’s Rambles Jigs
Céili Band.
4. I Can’t Make You Love Me
M.Reid and A.Shamblin
Vocals: Rachel Sheehan.
5. Gan Ainm/The Rocky Road to Mountcollins Polkas.
Button Accordion: Seán Fehin, Fiddle: Clare Fehin.
6. A Cailín Alainn
Vocals: Paula Reidy.
7. Caillte/Aiséirí
Kenneth Browne. Kenneth has dedicated these two reels to Dan Sheahan, who first encouraged him to compose his own music.
Accordion: Kenneth Browne, Bodhrán: Gerard Naughton.
8. There’s Your Trouble
M.Selby and T.Sillers
Vocals: Amy Ryan.
9. Infinity
Dan Sheahan. This improvisation was collaborated in the music room on one of the many evenings spent “jamming” with Darren.
Bodhrán Solo: Darren Roche.
10. Crystal Ball
Pink
Vocals: Catherine Corbett, Guitar: Conor Corbett.
11. Sheila Coyne’s Reel
Banjo: Brian Murphy.
12. May the Road Rise to Meet You
L.True
Choir.
Soloists: Darragh Lynch Lenihan and Amy Ryan
Flute: Carolin Vahle
13. Humours of Ballymanus/Queen of the Fair Slip Jig/Jig
Concertina: Christine Mulcahy, Bodhrán: Darren Roche.
14.Na Maithe Móire/Cronin’s Hornpipe
Planxty/Hornpipe
Tin Whistle: Emer Walsh, Concertina: Siobhán Walsh.
15.Dance With My Father
R.Marx
Vocals: Sharon Roche.
16. Popcorn Behaviour/Reel/O’Dwyer’s
Reels
Banjo: Kieran Reidy.
17. Mister Molly’s
Slip jig/ jig
A.Davis/C.Farrell
Concertina: Gerard Naughton, Glockenspiel: Christine Mulcahy.
18. I Told You So
R.Travis
Vocals: Amy Ryan and David O’Donnell, Drums: Gerard Naughton
19. In Her Dreams (Reprise)
Pat Sullivan and Dave Whelan. Arranged by Dan Sheahan.
Bb Whistle: Kallie Hodgson.

All guitar and guitar arrangements except CD1 nos.7, 13, 15, 16 and CD2 nos.2 and 10 Darren Roche
All piano except CD1 nos.5 and 12 Dan Sheahan
Sleeve art: Andrew Cussen
Mastering and Engineering: Mark O’Connor
Graphics and Design: Dutec

Thank You
The following have all had an input to this CD, whether it be teaching, performing, composing, recording/production or just general encouragement: Brendan Burke, Liz Dolan, the staff of Hazelwood College, especially Sarah Fogarty, Louise Beamish and Frances Cregan. Con Herbert, Alan Finn, Sheila Cagney, Mark O’Connor, Pat Sullivan, Dave Whelan, Tony Guerin, Przemek Szczesny. A special thank you to Kenneth and Darren for allowing us to record their original compositions. Most importantly the students of Hazelwood College, without whose talents a project of this kind would not be possible. It has always been, and continues to be a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful people. Dan

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)

Recently Hazelwood College students collected money through a non-uniform day. €450 was donated to the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity, which arranges screenings of those considered at risk from cardiac arrest. Pictured are (left to right) Claire Scanlon, Amanda Collins (Transition Year), Becky Ryan (Sixth Year), Marie Herlihy and Brendan Burke (Principal of Hazelwood College). Amanda Collins and Becky Ryan present the cheque to Marie Herlihy and Claire Scanlon of CRY in the presence of their principal, Mr Brendan Burke.

Irish Sudden Infant Cot Death Association

Hazelwood College students present Deirdre Downey, of Irish Sudden Infant Cot Death Association, with a cheque of €450 after their non-uniform day (left to right) Kelly Doody, Ciara Purcell, Deirdre Downey, Antony Mckenzie, Eoin Donegan and Principal Brendan Burke. Hazelwood College students were canvassed to find out which charities they wanted to donate the proceeds to and the students chose to split the money collected between the Irish Sudden Infant Cot Death Association and CRY.

Kemmy Business School/BSTAI Business Studies Awards

Kemmy Business School/BSTAI Junior Certificate Business Studies Awards

Hazelwood College students pictured with Munster and Ireland Rugby legend Paul O’Connell at the Kemmy Business School/BSTAI Junior Certificate Business Studies Awards ceremony, which was held recently in the University Concert Hall, University of Limerick. The students were presented with a certificate of achievement to mark the fact that they received an A grade in their Junior Certificate Higher Level Business Studies examination, which they completed in June 2012. Paul O’Connell is pictured with (from left to right) Mariah Culloty, Grace Morey, Nollaig Wright, Sharon Roche, Julia O’Doherty and Áine Fitzgibbon.

IASTA Agricultural Science All Ireland Quiz

Hazelwood College students recently attended the Annual IASTA Agricultural Science All Ireland Quiz in Cahir. Pictured are all the students who participated in the event.

Two of Hazelwood College’s successful teams at the Annual IASTA Agricultural Science All Ireland Quiz, recently held in Cahir. The students are pictured here with their teacher, Ms Michelle Herbert are (from left to right) Micheal Sheehy, Jennifer Ahern, Áine O’Sullivan, Karen O’Kelly, Marian Brosnan and Micheal O’Flynn.

A team made up of Karen O’Kelly, Áine O’Sullivan and Micheal O’Flynn secured third place, while Hazelwood’s other successful team of Marian Brosnan, Jennifer Ahern and Micheal Sheehy came second in this national event, missing out by a single point in defeating Athenry College, Galway.

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“Who Wants to be a Word Millionaire?”

Hazelwood College students from 2nd Year, with their teacher Ms Geraldine Murphy Reidy, Ms Yvonne Devine, Ms Mairead Daly, Mr Matt Finn on the receipt of their certificates after completing the “Who Wants to be a Word Millionaire?” challenge, in conjunction with County Limerick Vocational Educational Committee. The programme encourages students to read for pleasure, which also encourages the development in literacy skills.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge

Hazelwood College Transition Year students helped run a céilí for the first year pupils as part of Hazelwood College’s Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. They are pictured here with some students who won the seanfhocal competition in second year. Back row left to right: Eleni Mc Kenzie, Charles Butler, Kieran Guina, Billy Foley, Darragh O’Brien, JJ Browne, Charlie Dickens, Caitríona O’Sullivan, Gráinne Fitzgibbon, Lorraine Morrissey. Front Row left to right: Danielle Aherne, Mícheál Nolan, Rachel O’Brien, Patrick Walsh, Gráinne Buckley.

Pictured also are Hazelwood College students who won a seanfhocal competition for second years, which was held to encourage the creative sue of Irish. From left to right: Danielle Aherne, Mícheál Nolan, Rachel O’Brien, Patrick Walsh, Gráinne Buckley.

Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage

Hazelwood College Transition Year students (left to right) Mariah Culloty, Íde Forde, Grainne Fitzgibbon and Vanessa Daly prepare for a fund raising event to allow them to travel as part of the Youth Section of the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. They are pictured here as they prepare to hold a Coffee Morning in the Hall in Broadford on Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30am to 1pm.

Annual Variety Show

Hazelwood College presents its Annual Variety Show followed by a play based on excerpts from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The show takes place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th April.

(Sunday 14th – No Show Taking Place)

Tickets €10 Adults, €5 Student/OAP
Time
7.30 p.m.- Friday Night
8pm – Saturday Night

Tickets available through reception.
Limited Number of Tickets available on the door Friday Night
***Saturday Night – sold Out***

County Sports

Pictures from the recent County Sports at the University of Limerick where Hazelwood College finished Third Overall

Picture 1: is of the Hazelwood College Athletics team which recently came third in the County Limerick Vocational Educational Committee Annual Sports Day.

Picture 2: is of Sixth Year students from Hazelwood College who participated in the recent County Limerick V.E.C. Annual Sports Day, from left to right Eric O’Connor, Niamh McCarthy and Padraig M. Roche.

Picture 3: Jack Ryan, a third year student in Hazelwood College, in action in the recent County Limerick V.E.C. Annual Sports Day.

Picture 4: Hazelwood College students who participated in the recent County Limerick V.E.C. Annual Sports Day, where Hazelwood College secured third place. From left to right Jack Ryan, Mairead Lordan, Nigel O’Callaghan and Laura Enright

Picture 5: Hazelwood College students who participated in the County Limerick V.E.C. Annual Sports Day recently, from left to right Denise Keogh (Transition Year), Peter Mulcahy (5th Year), Cillian Fahy (5th Year) and Loretta Hanley (6th Year)

Picture 6: Students participating in the recent County Limerick V.E.C. Annual Sports Day, representing Hazelwood College included from left to right Niamh McCarthy (6th Year), Kallie Hodgson (6th Year) , Maria Larkin (Transition Year) & Denise Keogh (Transition Year).