Category: Sports

Hazelwood College First Year Hurling Teams continue Winning Streak

Following the large number of first years enrolled in the school there are now two first year hurling teams competing in this years competition. Both teams have got their campaigns off to a winning start with wins over Charleville CBS, Desmond College NCW and Croom.

The first match this week saw Hazelwood College A line out against Desmond College Newcastlewest. Hazelwood College came out deserved winners on an impressive scoreline of 9-17 to Desmonds 1-1. Desmond College got off to the better start and scored a goal within a few minutes of the start. However Hazelwood were quick to settle following this early set back. Kevin Coughlan opened the scoring for the Dromcollogher side, this was followed up with four great points and then a cracking goal from Ciaran Collins. Hazelwood continued to cause problems for the Desmond defense and by the half time whistle the score was Hazelwood 6-6 to Desmonds 1-1.

The second half was more of the same with Hazelwood driving home some great scores and Desmond struggling to keep the opposition at bay. Desmond College failed to score in the second half.
The final score was Hazelwood College 9-17 to Desmond Colleges 1-1.

Scores for Hazelwood were by, John O Gorman, Ciaran Mossissey, Darren Mulcahy, Kieth Lacey, Ciaran Collins, Michael Lenihan, Kevin Coughlan and Gearoid Sexton.

The following day saw Hazelwood B line out against Croom in desperate conditions with strong wind and heavy rain making things difficult for both sides. Croom started well but were unable to make any ground following some great clearances from Gary Hanley and Ryan Brennan. Eventually Croom managed a point from play. Hazelwood answered this with a goal and a point of their own. The half time score was Hazelwood 1-1 to Crooms 0-3. The second half saw a determined Hazelwood side put their mark on the game. The introduction of Patrick Finn made a great difference and he dominated centre-field for the remainder of the game. Hazelwood began to find their strength and pull away Croom side with some great scores.
The final score was Hazelwood 5-5 to Croom 1-3

Hazelwood College: 4:16
Charleville CBS : 1:1

On Thursday last the first year hurlers from Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher met near neighbours Charleville CBS in the first round of the Championship. Charleville proved no match for the determined Hazelwood side who were eager to repeat last years Munster Final success.

Hazelwood made their mark early and opened the scoring with a good point and seemed not to be put off by the difficulty of playing into the wind in tough conditions. Charleville fought back with a goal. Hazelwoods Michael Nolan quickly put a stop to the Charleville advance and scored a great goal to put Hazelwood back into the driving seat. At the half- time whistle Hazelwood were up 1:3 to 1 goal.

The second half opened with Charleville scoring a point before Hazelwood set their minds to the task at hand. Kieth Lacey added to the Hazelwood scoresheet with two points from well taken frees and a further point from play. By the mid-point of the second half the Dromcollogher side were in command of the game. Further scores from Kevin Coughlan, Keith Lacey, Michael Nolan, Barry Breslin and John Barrett sealed the victory. Charleville had no answer for the skill and professionalism of the Dromcollogher side. The final score was Hazelwood 4-16 , Charleville CBS 1-1.

Hazelwood College: S.Watson, S O Carroll, C. Mc Carthy, S O Riordan, J O Gorman, P. Sheehy (capt), M. Finn, B Breslin, J Barrett, K Coughlan, C. Morrissey, M Nolan, M Lenihan, K Lacey and G. Sexton.

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Hazelwood College- Munster Hurling Champions for 2nd Year Running

On Wednesday last a determined Hazelwood College first year Hurling team set out to meet Clonakilty in the final of the Munster Championship in Millstreet. This was the third year in a row that the school made it to the final and the boys were hoping to make it two victories in a row and to get revenge for the 2003 final where they were defeated by Clonakilty. It was a hard fought match to the final whistle with neither side willing to give up without a fight.
Clonakilty settled quicker into the game and dominated most of the play in the first half. Hazelwood were feeling the loss of Patrick O Regan who had broken his hand in the previous match. But while Clonakilty tried hard they had a lot of wides and Hazelwood were lucky only to be down by two points at half time.
Some changes were made in the second half with Tadgh O Flynn being brought out to centre field and Stephan Kiely was moved to full back. This made a great difference and strong defending brought Hazelwood back into the game. They dominated play for the first ten minutes of the second half. It took Clonakility some time to recover but they regained their lead with a goal. At this stage captain Jamie Coughlan was moved to Corner Forward and he quickly put two goals into the back of the Clonakilty net. Jamies 2nd goal was sheer class as he rounded two players and scored a goal from 30 yards out. In the last three minutes Hazelwood turned up the heat on the Clonakilty side and pushed them out of contention. After a tough match between two determined sides Hazelwood were once again crowned the Munster Champions on a scoreline of 3-9 to 2-5.There were great scenes as Jamie Coughlan from Newtownshandrum accepted the cup on behalf of his team.
Best for Hazelwood College were Tadgh O Flynn, Padraig Nolan, Peter Irwin and Jamie Coughlan who was also man of the match.

Hazelwood College Team:
Darren Coleman, Stephan Kiely, Tadgh O Flynn, William Fitzgerald, Laurence Clarson, Padraig Cunningham, Tadgh Buckley, Jamie Coughlan, Peter Irwin, Ian Carroll, Padraig Nolan, Brian Hannigan, Timmy Carroll, Michael Brosnan, Peter Kirwin. Subs: Joe Bergin, Padraig Lane, Michael Brosnan, Paul Lucey, Damien O Riordan, Christopher Moxey, Liam Mulcahy, Colm Sheehy, Darren Sweeney, Conor Buckley, Paul Cantillon, Kevin O Callaghan, Stephan O Toole, Finbarr Fehin, Thomas O Sullivan, Seamus Sheehan, Patrick O Regan and Kieran Dore.

Picture 1 shows the Hazelwood College First Year Hurling Team who defeated Clonakilty in the final of the Munster Hurling Competition.

Picture 2 shows team captain Jamie Coughlan accepting the Munster Cup from Sean Cooney on behalf of his team

Picture 3 shows the team celebrating after the match with coach Mr Cregan and a group of parents who travelled to Millstreet to support the boys

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Munster handball Champions at Hazelwood College

Pictured are Hazelwood College Handballers Pat Quaid, CJ Fitzpatrick and Padraig O Shea following their success in the Munster Handball Competition. Pat was the winner of the U18 competition, CJ was the winner of the U16 competition and Padraig and CJ were the winners of the doubles competition. The will now go on to play Connaught in the All Ireland semi-final which will take place in Ennis.

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Shown below is a picture of the Hazelwood College Junior Camogie Team who will line out against Kinsale in the Munster Final on Wednesday next (April 27th) at 2pm in Dromcollogher.

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