Hazelwood College

Hazelwood March on to Munster Final

Hazelwood College 4-11
St. Anne’s 3-06

Martinstown was the venue for this Senior Ladies’ Football Munster Colleges’ Semi-Final on 8th December 2014. Cold, wet and windy conditions proved a challenge for both teams, and a physical battle was in store.

Hazelwood started the brighter team going two goals ahead inside the opening 8 minutes after Sarah Shanahan and Cliona O’ Callaghan found the net, taking the St. Anne’s defenders by surprise. After the Tipp side’s slow start, they began to find their feet, putting two points on the board. After 16 minutes, Sarah and Ellanna Mulcahy scored a point each after good passages of play. The St. Anne’s girls entered a purple patch for 10 minutes in the middle of the half, taking advantage by putting 2-02 on the board after finding gaps in the Hazelwood defence. However, the Limerick side put themselves in a more comfortable position for half time, after a point from centre back Megan Fitzgibbon, and Cliona and Áine Cunningham put a goal each past the St. Anne’s goalkeeper. The half time score read 4-03 to 2-04 in favour of Hazelwood.

After the interval, St. Anne’s came out all guns blazing, scoring two points in the half’s opening 10 minutes. With this leaving only 3 points between the sides, and St. Anne’s beginning to dominate in the middle third of the field, Hazelwood were under pressure to retain their lead. A pointed free from Katie McCarthy helped Hazelwood find their feet again, and points from Cliona and Tara Fitzgibbon stretched the lead to 6 points to put Hazelwood in a comfortable position again. The lead could have been more, but for the woodwork blocking a bullet from the boot of Donna Mulcahy. Hazelwood started to pull away in the last quarter, with points from Katie, Ellanna and three from Donna. St. Anne’s never gave up, and were rewarded with a late goal, but it was too little too late for the gallant Tipp side. Hazelwood ran out winners on a scoreline of 4-11 to 3-06. Hazelwood now progress to the Senior Ladies’ Football Munster Final, while St. Anne’s are out of the competition.

by Laura Stack and Jack Hennessy TY1

Hazelwood College’s Senior Ladies Football team who recently secured a definite victory in the Senior Ladies’ Football Munster Colleges’ Semi-Final. Pictured are back row (left to right) Sharon Carmady, Claire Sweeney, Roisin Cunningham, Emma Sheehan, Cliona O’Callaghan, Brianna O’Connor, Rebecca McGuinness, Sarah Shanahan, Tara Fitzgibbon, Megan Fitzgibbon and Katie McCarthy. Front row (left to right) Ciara McCarthy, Bríd Flanagan, Emily Rose Mulcahy, Ellannah Mulcahy, Donna Mulcahy, Medhbh McCarthy, Chloe O’Brien, Áine Cunningham and Norma O’Sullivan.

Hazelwood Crowned Cork Camogie Champions

Hazelwood 7-10
Bandon 1-05

On 4th December 2014, the Hazelwood Senior Camogie team came out on top in a tough battle with Coláiste na Toirbhirte, Bandon, securing the Cork Colleges Senior Camogie Championship. The match was played in Dromcollogher, with Hazelwood holding the advantage on home turf.

From the whistle, it was clear that both teams had similar intensions, and it took 6 minutes for the first score to be registered on the board. Ellanna Mulcahy won a loose ball and fired over the bar to put the home team in the lead. Points from Mary Kate Fehin and two from Cliona O’Callaghan put Hazelwood further in the lead. Bandon forwards were restricted to three points in the first half, due to consistent defending from the Hazelwood backs. The first half was a physical battle between the sides, and the game was score for score until, after a good passage of play between the Hazelwood midfielders and half forwards, corner forward Áine Cunningham received an accurate pass and finished a low shot to the net, giving the home side a four point lead at the interval. The half time score read 1-04 to 0-03.

Hazelwood started the better side in the second half, and began to dominate all over the field. Cliona O’Callaghan put the ball in the net in the opening 5 minutes of the second half, followed by goals from Áine Cunningham and Donna Mulcahy. Despite defensive mistakes that were the cause of conceding scores, Bandon continued to fight but failed to convert all of their chances, scoring just two points in the third quarter. With Hazelwood ahead entering the final quarter of the game, they pushed on with further goals from Donna Mulcahy and Áine Cunningham and points from Cliona O’Callaghan and Mary Kate Fehin. Team captain, Donna Mulcahy, leading by example, added a point to her tally, before Áine Cunningham handled a high ball in the square and palmed to the net. Deserving player of the match, Áine Cunningham added a point to her name before finishing as the day’s top scorer with 4-01 with a fine display of goal scoring ability. Bandon got a consolation goal towards the end, put it was too little too late for the gallant South Cork side, who, to their credit never gave up until the final whistle. Strong midfield pairing Chloe O’Brien and Ellanna Mulcahy scored a point each after making runs from the centre of the pitch to close out the game, the scoreboard reading 7-10 to 1-05 in favour of Hazelwood at the final whistle.
Referee Mike Sheehan presented the cup to Hazelwood captain Donna Mulcahy on behalf of her teammates. This was a well deserved win for the Hazelwood Senior Camogie team, and hopefully will not be the last of the year ahead for this talented group of players.

Hazelwood College’s Senior Camogie team, who recently secured the Cork Colleges’ Senior Camogie Championship. Back row (left to right) Aoife McMahon, Laura Stack, Nicola Madden, Bríd Flanagan, Mary Kate Fehin, Laura O’Connell, Kasey Farrell, Aisling Cunningham, Briana O’Connor, Cliona O’Callaghan, Aoife Murray, Áine Fitzgibbon, Megan Fitzgibbon, Rebecca Duggan, Ms Bernie Walsh and Brendan O’Connor. Front Row (left to right) Orlaith Hennessy, Abby McDermott, Aisling Enright, Emma O’Callaghan, Sarah Shanahan, Áine Cunningham, Donna Mulcahy, Ellannah Mulcahy, Emily Rose Mulcahy, Chloe O’Brien, Tara Fitzgibbon and Katie Carroll.

Thrilling Quarter Final

Hazelwood College senior ladies footballers overcome overcome, St John Bosco College, Kildysart, in a thrilling quarter final encounter.

Hazelwood College Senior Ladies’ footballers have continued their march toward Senior Ladies’ Football Munster Championship glory after a decisive win against a spirited west Clare side, coached by their mentor Mr. Tom Halpin. The first half was one sided as Sarah Shanahan took advantage of a gap in defence in the first two minute to hammer home an early goal for the Hazelwood side. Scores from Ellana Mulcahy (2 goals), Aine Cunningham (3 goals), Donna Mulcahy (4 goals) Katie McCarthy (1goal) and two points from Laura Stack allowed Hazelwood College to create a decisive lead in the second half, which was hard for Kildysart to come back into the game, as they only managed to score ten points in the first half to Hazelwood’s 9 goals and five points.

The first few minutes of the second half were more tightly contested with both sides exchanging points. At the halfway point in the second half an inspired John Bosco side raised an offensive on the Hazelwood full back line, but stern defending from Hazelwood’s Ciara McCarthy soon stemmed the flow of the west Clare attacks. The Hazelwood full-forward line took advantage of the stretched John Bosco backs. In the closing stages of the game, the girls played some extremely good football based on the team’s strength up the middle of the field. In the end it was a decisive win for Hazelwood College on a score line of Hazelwood 10-12 John Bosco 1-11.

Hazelwood College Senior Ladies’ Football team who recently won their match comprehensively.
Pictured are back row (left to right) Briana O’Connor, Megan Fitzgibbon, Claire Sweeney, Sharon Carmody, Tara Fitzgibbon, Rebecca McGuiness, Meave McCarthy, Cathy Foley, Roisin Cunningham, Bríd Flanagan, Emma Sheehan and Cliodhna O’Callaghan.
Pictured, front row, left to right, Donna Mulcahy, Áine Cunningham, Sarah Shanahan, Alannah Mulcahy, Laura Stack, Ciara McCarthy, Chloe O’Brien, Emily Rose Mulcahy, Katie McCarthy and Norma O’Sullivan.

Senior Ladies Inter-Provincial Munster Panel

Roisin Twohill (centre), sixth year Hazelwood College student who secured her position on the Senior Ladies Inter-Provincial Munster panel. Here she is pictured with Hazelwood College Principal Mr Brendan Burke (left) and Hazelwood College Head of Sport, Mr Tom Halpin (right).

Hazelwood Shines at Munster Schools Multi Events

Hazelwood College Shine at Munster School Multi Events.

Recently, four of Hazelwood College’s top athletes made the trip to Nenagh to compete in the Munster Multi Events Competition. Our four competitors were Laoise Bennis, Kevin O’Leary, Alison Healy and Gerard O’Donnell under the guidance of teacher and coach Mr. Kevin Grant.

First up were the boys. Their competition consisted of a 200m sprint, 60m hurdles, long jump, 800m and shot put. Gerard O’Donnell was competing in his first Multi Events and throughout the day his inexperience did not show as he performed very well in all events and was unlucky not to qualify for the All-Ireland series. Kevin O’Leary competed in the Intermediate Grade for the first time and was running against students two his senior. However this did not stop Kevin from putting in a very solid performance throughout, securing bronze medal place in the 60m hurdles, his favourite event.

Next were the girls, whose competition consisted of high jump, 60m hurdles, long jump, 800m and shot put. Hazelwood’s two female athletes, Laoise Bennis and Alison Healy, were taking part in the same grade. Alison, like Kevin, was significantly younger than the majority of her competitors, but put in some excellent performances throughout the day, especially in the long jump. Next year with age on their side and more training these two athletes will definitely be towards the top of the placings in the competition. Last, but not least, was Laoise Bennis, a very technical and experienced athlete. She performed exceptionally well all day, winning her favourite event, the high jump, and was placed highly across the board in all events. When scores were counted, Laoise Bennis was victorious in the Intermediate Grade age group. This was a fantastic result for Laoise and we now wish her the best of luck in the All-Ireland series. Hazelwood’s athletes will now turn their attention to cross country competitions, which take place soon.

Picture 7 is of Laoise Bennis, Hazelwood College, who won the gold medal at the Munster Schools’ Multi Events Competition for Intermediate Grade.

Picture 8 Hazelwood College Athletes who participated at the Munster School’s Multi Events Competition. Pictured are (from left to right) Alison Healy Laoise Bennis, Kevin O’Leary and Gerard O’Donnell.

Magnificent March in Munster Championship

Hazelwood Hurlers Magnificent March in Munster Championship

Hazelwood College 8-18
CBS Tramore 4-10

Hazelwood College’s Under 16½ hurlers got their U16½ Munster Championship campaign off to a winning start with a comprehensive victory over CBS Tramore recently. Hazelwood started well with a Stephen Coughlan goal, with points from Colin O’Brien, Luke Ryan, Dylan Hayes Daly and Damien Burke. Midway through the first half, Tramore settled, racking up several points and a goal. This was met with a sustained Hazelwood fight back, capped off before half time with a goal each by Coughlan and Hayes Daly, leaving the half-time score at 3-10 to 1-5.
After the restart, Hazelwood goals from Cian Magner Flynn and Dean Collins, with points supplied by Brian Buckley, opened a gap between the teams which Tramore were unable to bridge, despite their valiant efforts. Hazelwood College emerged with a commanding lead of 8-18 to 4-10.

Pictured are (back row, left to right) Mr Ronan Farrell (coach), Evan O’Flynn, Olan Collins, Dean O’Brien, Maurice Fitzgibbon, Brian Buckley, Dean Collins, Cian Magner Flynn, Luke Ryan, Stephan Coughlan, James McDermott, Cillian Shine, Dan Noonan, Jonathan Sheehan, Chris Hartnett and Darragh Stack. Front row (left to right) Darragh Lane, Micheál Begley, Micheál Ryan, Shane Ryan, Liam McDermott, Jack Sheehan, Colin O’Brien, Damien Burke, Dylan Hayes Daly, Oisín Brennan, Evan Murphy and Brian Murphy. Missing from picture is Mr Matt Finn (coach).

Hazelwood qualify for Semi-Final of Limerick Colleges

Hazelwood College 5-11
Colaiste Ioseaf Kilmallock 0-01

Hazelwood College first year hurlers recorded back to back wins against St. Munchins College and Kilmallock this month, securing a successful start to the County Limerick First Year Colleges’ Competition. Hazelwood benefited from the accurate free taking of Michael Barrett on both matches, while the defence, led by Jack Walsh did very well clearing each and every attack from the Kilmallock players. The tight, competitive marking of the Hazelwood defenders really provided the platform for success, leading to scores from Jamie O’ Connor who scored 2-3 on the day. Hazelwood went through a purple patch midway through the second half meaning the match was over as a contest. Owen Finn wasn’t really tested in goals but did come to the rescue when Colaiste Ioseaf were awarded a close in free with 10 minutes to go. Other with very impressive displays on the day were James Molyneaux, Ben O’ Connor and Josh Moran.

Panel: Eoin Finn (Newtownshandrum), Kieran O’ Flynn (St. Kevin’s), Jack Walsh (St. Marks, Capt.), Fergal Lane (Killeedy), Michael O’ Callaghan (St. Mark’s), James Molyneaux (Drom/Broadford), Billy Ryan (Newtownshandrum), Ben O’ Connor (Newtownshandrum), Michael Barrett (Drom/Broadford), Brian Stack (Drom/Broadford), Jamie O’ Connor (St.Kevins), Colm Ryan (Feenagh/Kilmeedy), Josh Moran (Drom/Broadford), John Hennessy (Killeedy), Brian Ahern (Drom/Broadford), Conor Falvey (Drom/Broadford), David Condon (Feohanagh/Castlemahon), Sean Broderick (St. Mark’s), Connor Davy (Feohanagh/Castlemahon), Michael Quinn (Newtownshandrum), James Patrick Ryan (Deel Rangers), Conor Stack (Feohanagh /Castlemahon), Jack Harding, Daniel Cunningham (Killeedy)

Senior Ladies Football Defeat CTI Clonmel

Hazelwood College 7-16
CTI Clonmel 2-6

Hazelwood College Ladies’ Senior Football Team, who, after recently defeating Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastle West, in the first round of the group stage in the Munster Senior Ladies’ Football Competition, faced CTI Clonmel. Hazelwood’s Heroines emerged with a substantial victory, on a scoreline of Hazelwood College 7-16 to CTI Clonmel 2-6. Pictured are Hazelwood College’s Senior Ladies’ Football team. Back row (from left to right) Briana O’Connor, Medhbh McCarthy, Emily Rose Mulcahy, Laura Stack, Sharon Carmady, Cathy Foley, Rebecca McGuiness, Claire Sweeney and Katie McCarthy. Front Row (left to right) Emma Sheehan, Bríd Flanagan, Tara Fitzgibbin, Norma O’Sullivan, Alannah Mulcahy, Donna Mulcahy, Ciara McCarthy and Megan Fitzgibbon

(left to right) Saoirse McKeever, captain of the CTI Clonmel Senior Football Ladies’ team, referee Mike Meade and Hazelwood College captain Ciara McCarthy before the match, where Hazelwood College secured their advance into the final group stage game of the Munster Senior Ladies Football Competition on a score line of Hazelwood College 7-16 to CTI Clonmel 2-6.

All Ireland Camogie

Hazelwood College Principal, Mr Brendan Burke, (far left) and Head of Sport, Mr Tom Halpin, (far right) pictured with County Limerick Junior and Intermediate Camogie squad members (from left) Tara Fitzgibbon, Marie Danaher, Sarah Shanahan and Donna Mulcahy. So far this year the four have won a Minor All-Ireland (Grade A), overcoming Cork in the final, a Junior All-Ireland League and a Junior All Ireland Championship (Grade A), where they defeated a determined and skilful Carlow side. Their victory over Carlow secured their place in the Intermediate All-Ireland against Kilkenny, scheduled for Sunday, 14th September. Hazelwood College’s management, staff and students extend both their congratulations for the huge success enjoyed by the four so far this summer as well as their best wishes for the final against Kilkenny

Best of Luck Limerick

Pictured is Limerick Minor Hurling star and Hazelwood College Sixth Year student, Seamus Flanagan (left) greeted by Mr Tom Halpin (Head of Sport/Maths Department) on his return to Hazelwood College at the end of the summer holidays. The Management, Staff and Students of Hazelwood College extend best wishes to Seamus and all the Limerick team as they prepare to face Kilkenny.

Hazelwood College nails its colours to the mast! Hazelwood College sixth year student and Limerick Minor Hurler Seamus Flanagan (far right) is pictured with (left to right) his sister Bríd Flanagan, Year Head, Mr Tom Quinlan and Principal Mr Brendan Burke with a sign raised to demonstrate the school community’s support to Seamus and the County Limerick Minors in their All Ireland Final against Kilkenny.