Category: Sports

International Sports Stars Shine at Hazelwood College

Irish Wheelchair Rugby star, Derek Murphy is presented with a commemorative cup, after his astonishing achievements in the European Wheelchair Rugby Championships, which took place in France last summer, by Hazelwood Gaeilge teacher and former Munster & International Ladies’ Rugby player Ms Louise Beamish. Pictured are (left to right) Hazelwood College Principal Mr Brendan Burke, Hazelwood College Gaeilge teacher and former Irish International Ladies Rugby player, Ms Louise Beamish, Derek Murphy and Head of Sport at Hazelwood College, Mr Tom Halpin. Derek was part of the Irish Wheelchair Rugby team that secured third place in the competition. Congratulations to him and all his teammates on an excellent result from all at Hazelwood College.

Hazelwood Heroines

On January 29th last, in Newport, Our Hazelwood girls took on the gallant local St. Marys Newport team in the Munster Junior Plate Quarter- final, under Hazelwood Coach Ms Sarah Fogarty.

The match began at a hectic pace, with Hazelwood College dominating much of the possession and eventually snatching the first score of the match a goal from Hazelwood’s Cathy Foley. However, Newport fought hard for every ball, never giving up and bringing the score-line to Hazelwood 1:2 to Newport 0:3 as the half time whistle blew.

The second half was certainly a battle, opening up with a skilful point from Newport’s, immediately answered by another Hazelwood from Bríd Flanagan. Newport resisted vigorously and fought tooth and nail but some outstanding teamwork by Hazelwood players and some individual skill from Ellanna Mulcahy and Sarah Shanahan saw Hazelwood through finishing the game on the narrowest of margins, Hazelwood 2:4 to Newport 1:6.

Conditions on the day were not ideal, and credit must go out to both teams and referee Jim Lees for a very entertaining match. The Hazelwood girls will now proceed to play St. Colum’s in the Munster Junior Semi-Final.

Picture 1: Hazelwood College’s Munster Junior Plate Camogie team who were recently victorious in their Quarter Final against a strong St. Mary’s Newport team. Picture are back row (Left to Right): Helena O’ Sullivan, Cathy Foley, Aoife Murray, Emma O’ Callaghan, Jenni Prunty, Micheala O’ Donnell, Megan Fitzgibbon, Bríd Flanagan Laura Stack, Mary-Kate Fehin. Front Row (Left to Right): Emily-Rose Mulcahy, Chloe O’ Brien, Sarah Shanahan, Ellanna Mulcahy, Tara Fitzgibbon, Aoife McMahon, Maebh McCarthy. Missing from photo: Cliona O’ Callaghan, Trina O’ Callaghan, Roisín Cunningham, Íde Cunningham, Aisling Cunningham, Aisling Enright, Eimear Lenihen, Noelle Lenihen, Abby McDermott

Picture 2: Hazelwood College’s Cathy Foley (right) supported by Niamh O’Brien (left) in the course of their Munster Junior Plate Quarter Final victory over St. Mary’s Newport

Picture 3: Hazelwood College Camogie Star Sarah Shanahan prepares to strike the ball during Hazelwood’s recent victory over St Mary’s Newport.

Under 16½ Munster Schools Football Win

Hazelwood College Under 16½ Munster Schools Football Championship, who emerged decisive winners over Comeragh College, Carrick on Suir, on a score line of 6-11 to 1-3. Hazelwood managed to establish their lead early on, by getting the ball from the backs through the mid-field of Denis Donegan and Seamus Flanagan, and allowed the impressive forwards led by Jack O’Sullivan to secure the vital goals that made the difference in the match. A strong backlash by Comeragh College was contained by the Hazelwood backs, marshalled by Sean Madigan and Brian Buckley, who did so much to frustrate Carrick-on-Suir attempts to narrow the lead Hazelwood worked hard to build. The win sees Hazelwood comfortably secure passage into Round 2 of the Championship. Pictured are Back Row (left to right): Edward Hourigan, Calvin Moran Brian Buckley, Padraig Ahern, Seamus Flanagan, Denis Donegan, Glen McNamara and Keith Shine. Front Row (left to right): Darragh Lane, Sean Shine, James McDermott, Jack O Sullivan, Luke Ryan, Cian Magner Flynn, Sean Madigan, Dwayne Sheehan, and Damian Burke.

Hazelwood Basketball Boys Jump to Victory in All-Ireland Regional Final

Hazelwood College U19 Boys Basketball recently emerged victorious in their South West Regional Final Clash with Colaiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, recently. Hazelwood secured victory on a 54-49 point scoreline, thanks to an incredible team effort and stunning individual performances, including Cillian Fahy’s 34 point haul. This victory secured their progression into the next round of the All Ireland B Basketball Competition. Pictured are the Hazelwood team. Pictured are top row (L-R) Denis Murray, Dan Aherne, Jamie Butler, Cillian Fahy, Dylan Kelly, Gary Cowley, Jason Sheehan, John McDermott. Bottom Row (L-R) Peter Mulcahy, Sean Flanagan, Eamonn Shanahan, Colm McMahon and Seamus Flanagan.

Senior Ladies Basketball

Ladies’ Senior Basketball team who were in action against Askeaton. Pictured are. (back row, left to right) Katie Cunningham, Ali Purcell, Michelle McCarthy, Cliodhna O’Keeffe, Sarah Nolan, Ellie Stone. Front row (left to right) Tara Fitzgibbon, Sarah Shanahan, Niamh McCarthy, Sarah Sheehy, Catherine Corbett and Ellen Condon.

Junior Girls’ Basketball

Ms Kearney’s Junior Girls’Basketball team pictured after their 73-10 victory over Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. Pictured are (backrow, left to right) Katie McCarthy, Jessica Roche, Ciara Purcell, Katie O’Shea, Rachel O’Reagan, Neasa Fahy, Aoife Murray. (Front row, left to right) Ciara Ahern, Aoife Kiely, Bríd Flanagan, Joanna O’Connor, Julia O’Shea and Ava Mullane.

U18½ Munster Schools’ Football Win

Hazelwood College team that played against St Patrick’s College Castleisland on recently at Mountcollins GAA pitch. Under the management of Mr Noel O’Grady, Hazelwood launched their year with an impressive 4-17 to 3-9 win over the Kerry side to brighten the dark November days. Pictured are back row (left to right) : Jack Ryan, Edward Hourigan, Billy Foley, Denis Donegan, Shane Murphy, Colm McMahon, Dan Aherne, Glen McNamara, Padraig Aherne, Darragh Kiely, Ronan Lehane, Seamus Flanagan and Dylan Kelly. Front Row (left to right) Keith Shine, John Walsh, Seán Flanagan ,Jack O Sullivan, Sean O Sullivan, Peter Mulcahy, Charles Butler, John McDermott and Jason Sheahan. Missing from picture are Cillian Fahy, Sean Shine, Shane Butler and Calvin Moran

U18½ Munster Schools’ Football

Hazelwood College U18½ Munster Schools’ Football team that played against St Patrick’s College Castleisland on November 18th last at Mountcollins GAA pitch. Under the management of Mr Noel O’Grady, Hazelwood launched their year with an impressive 4-17 to 3-9 win over the Kerry side to brighten the dark November days. Pictured are back row (left to right) : Jack Ryan, Edward Hourigan, Billy Foley, Denis Donegan, Shane Murphy, Colm McMahon, Dan Aherne, Glen McNamara, Padraig Aherne, Darragh Kiely, Ronan Lehane, Seamus Flanagan and Dylan Kelly. Front Row (left to right) Keith Shine, John Walsh, Seán Flanagan ,Jack O Sullivan, Sean O Sullivan, Peter Mulcahy, Charles Butler, John McDermott and Jason Sheahan. Missing from picture are Cillian Fahy, Sean Shine, Shane Butler and Calvin Moran.

HAZELWOOD COLLEGE CLOCK UP 5-22 TO BEAT RATHKEALE in County Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition

Hazelwood College looked strong going into the match but were overcome when Rathkeale opened up the storing with a well taken point for from Damien O’ Donovan. As the Hazelwood boys settled in, their hard work paid off from a well-earned goal from Seán Fehin. From the beginning it was evident that Hazelwood were hungrier after a disappointing loss last time against Croom coming up short by one point. Hazelwood battled on and were well on top at half time on a score line of 4-12 to 0-05.

The second half had a different story to tell as Rathkeale staged a strong fightback. Hazelwood kept their heads and kept ahead with well-taken scores from Seamus Flanagan, John Walsh and Jack O’ Sullivan. The captain, Seán Flanagan, made sure the team stayed tuned in and kept the points ticking over. As the second half went on, Rathkeale maintained the pressure and, finally, their reward came with a good goal from Jack O’ Donoghue, from a mix up in the Hazelwood’s defence line. This didn’t dampen Hazelwood’s ambitions and the team rallied, to finish the game strong, scoring a total of 5-22. The final score finished up 5-22 to 1-07. Hazelwood’s Star Player, Seán Fehin scored a total of 2-02. Hazelwood College can start planning for the next day in the Co. Limerick VEC County Senior Hurling Competition.

Hazelwood College lined out as follows: Dan Aherne, Cian Magner Flynn, Denis Donegan, John McDermott, Ryan O Gorman, Seán Flanagan, Peter Mulcahy, Diarmuid Buckley, Seamus Flanagan, John Walsh, Seán O Sullivan, Dean Collins, Jack O Sullivan, Seán Fehin, Brian Buckley.

Picture 1 is Hazelwood College’s Seamus Flanagan in action against Rathkeale in the Co. Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition.

Picture 2 is Hazelwood College’s Cian Magnier Flynn fights off Rathkeale pressure in Hazelwood College’s recent win over Rathkeale in the Co. Limerick VEC Colleges’ Senior Hurling Competition

Hazelwood College received a visit from the Dromcollogher-Broadford GAA team, who recently defeated Monaleen in the Senior Football County Final. The team, which included a number of past pupils was made feel at home in the course of their visit, catching up with former teachers as well as fans and family. Pictured are back row (left to right): Seamus Lordan, Chairman of Drom-Broadford GAA Club, Bob Boyce, Brian Noonan, Pat Donnelly, Gearóid Greaney, Killian Fahy, Derry McCarthy and Mike Fahy. Front Row left to right: Seanie Buckley, Niall O’Brien, Micheal Reidy, Timmy O’Connor, Paul Madigan, Mike Buckley, Garth Meaney and Mr Tom Halpin Head of Sport at Hazelwood College.