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Orienteering News

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)

Hazelwood Athletics Excellence

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)

U-19 Soccer News

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.

Senior Camogie Munster Champions 2017

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.

Match Day Information

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

Senior Camogie Munster Semi-Final

Victorious Hazelwood College Senior Camogie Munster Semi-Final Captain Chloe O’Brien (right) is pictured with Aislin Power captain of Blackwater College Lismore and referee Mike Sheahan before the Munster B Semi-Final, which Hazelwood won 6-15 to 1-4.

Hazelwood College Senior Munster Camogie Semi-Finalists are pictured after defeating Blackwater College, Lismore to secure their Munster Final spot. Pictured are back row (left to right): Ms Julie Corkery Orlaith Hennessey, Ashling Cunningham, Bríd Flanagan, Niamh O’Brien, Sarah Sheehan, Laura Stack, Aoife McMahon, Ciara McCarthy, Mary Kate Fehin, Megan Nolan, Abbey McDermott, Katie Carroll, Íde Collins, Aoife Murray, Ms Martina Mathews, and Mr Danny Corkery (Coach). Front row: Holly Hennessey, Sarah McDermott, Ave Mullane, Shauna Cunningham, Anna Walmsley, Sinead O’Donnell, Íde Cunningham, Caitlin O’Connor, Valarie Shanahan and Chloe O Brien (Captain).

First Year Hurling News

Hazelwood Colleges first year boys team played Coláiste na Trócaire first year team in a challenge match at home in Hazelwood College, which they defeated . The match was held on the Hazelwood hurling pitch. The finale score was 7-6 to 0-2 points. Top Row: 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: Darragh Reidy, Kevin Normoyle, Mark Buckley, Conor Heenan, Ian Kelly, Stephan O’ Flynn, Jamie Reidy.

Hazelwood Heroines Secure Senior Camogie Final Place

On a cold Monday the ladies of the Hazelwood College Senior Camogie team set out on what they knew would be a very challenging Camogie Semi-Final match against Laurel Hill Secondary School, Limerick. The girls knew it would take such determination and team effort to beat Laurel Hill, but that did not faze them.

The Hazelwood side started off a great game, despite the harsh cold weather, by scoring the first point of the match. Laurel Hill came back moments later to score a goal but that didn’t throw the Hazelwood ladies off. The game went on and Hazelwood ladies were leading by one point at half time.

As the second half began the Hazelwood ladies got right back into the game and started pouring in the points ahead of Laurel Hill. The girls had a great finish to the game by beating Laurel Hill by nine points on a score line 3-11 to 2-5. This was a great win for the ladies who are now through to the Limerick A Division final.

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The Final itself will take place this Saturday 17th December in Dromcollogher at 12.00, all support greatly appreciated.

G.A.A. News Roundup

Hazelwood College Under 15 Munster Schools’ team are pictured after their stunning victory over Árdscoil na mBraithre CBS, Clonmel on a scoreline of 6-6 for Hazelwood to Clonmel’s 2-7. Pictured are Back row (left to right) : Mr Noel O’Grady, Jordan Kirwan, David Galvin, Ben Mulcahy, Eamonn Carmody, Sean Madden, TJ Kelly, Eoin Enright, Conor Stack, Killian Cahill, Conor Broderick, David Boyce, Christopher O’ Riordan, Rory Hannigan, Daniel O’Connor, Euan Collins, Front row (left to right) : Shaun O’ Connor ,David Noonan ,Jamie Hennessy, Cian White Jack Brennan, Eoin Galvin, Brian Ahern, Ronan O’Connor, Tristan Sheerin, Graham Roche, Shane Hartnett, Jason Culhane

Hazelwood College’s Senior Hurling team are pictured after their recent victory over St. Mary’s Second School on a scoreline of Hazelwood College 3-26 to St Mary’s 2-19. Pictured are back row (left to right) : Jamie O’ Connor, Michael Ryan, Alan O’Leary, Cameron O’Flynn, Colin O’Brien, Cathal Finn, Evan O’Flynn, Darragh Lane, Jason Sheehan, Darragh Stack and Ben O’Connor, Front row (left to right): Dwayne Sheehan, Brian Murphy, James McDermott, Diarmuid Murphy, Brian Buckley, Dylan Hayes Daly, Cian Magner Flynn, Damien Burke and Eoin Finn

Hazelwood College Junior Girls’ Football team are pictured after their comprehensive victory over Laurel Hill Secondary School in the County Limerick Colleges’ Junior Ladies Football Competition on a scoreline of 4-7 to 2-6, under the management of Ms Aisling Culhane. Pictured are back row (left to right): Erin Lenihan, Muireann O’Callaghan, Caoimhe McCarthy, Chloe Fitzgibbon, Áine O’Sullivan, Shauna Cunningham, Sophie McAuliffe, Aisling, Magner, Yvonne Stack, Tara Kenneally and Ciara McCarthy. Front row (left to right) Clodagh Buckley, Niamh Mullins, Rachel Power, Meabh McCarthy, Maeve O’Connor, Yvonne O’Kelly, Sarah Sheehan, Íde Collins and Katie Burke.

Hurling Blitz News

Pictured are the Hazelwood College First Year Hurling team that participated in the County Limerick Post-Primary Blitz, which was held in the Mick Neville Park. Hazelwood beat Scoil Pól, Kilfinane and St. Joseph’s College, Newport in the course of the blitz.