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Hazelwood College- Munster Hurling Champions for 2nd Year Running

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


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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Junior Camogie Munster Final

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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VEC Colleges County Final- Hazelwood College record yet another victory

VEC Colleges County Final- Hazelwood College record yet another victory

The U16 VEC Colleges County Final was contested between Hazelwood College Dromcollogher and Colaiste na Trocaire of Rathkeale recently. The match took place in Mick Neville Park in very wet and slippery conditions. It took both teams some time to settle into the game but once Hazelwood settled they were in full control to the final whistle. Despite being a hard and physical game it was joy to watch as the skills of hurling were well displayed from both sides. The man of the match was Jack Fitzgibbon who showed tremendous leadership throughout the game and scored some great points. At the end of the game Hazelwood were victorious on a decisive scoreline of 4-15 to 1-5.
Hazelwood College Team:
Henry O Gorman, Gavin Keane, Neilus Irwin, Shane Fitzgibbon, Pat Quaid, Liam O Gorman, Jimmy O Sullivan, James Hartnett, Benji Sheehy, (0-1) Timmy Fleming (0-1) Robert Watson (1-1) Jack Fitzgibbon(1-5) Derry Mc Carthy ( 1-4) Patrick Molyneaux ( 1-0) Shane Hehir( 0-2)Subs: John Nix, Pat Watson, Colin Lordon, Jamie Coughlan, Billy O Sullivan, Gerard O Gorman, Michael Whelan, Joe Cotter and Tony Murphy.



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Hazelwood College first year Hurlers continue on the road to the Munster title

Hazelwood College first year Hurlers continue on the road to the Munster title


Hazelwood College : 7-21
Nenagh: 1-02

Hazelwood College first year hurlers continued their winning ways this week with a crushing defeat over Nenagh in Rathkeale. Captained by Jamie Coughlan the boys dominated throughout the game leaving the opposition with little chance of adding to their scores. Early in the game Nenagh made a few attempts at staying in contention but the powerful Drom side broke away and Nenagh failed to score in the second half.Best for Hazelwood were Peter Irwin (2-8), Peter Kirwin ( 2-9) Jamie Coughlan (1-4) Tadgh O Flynn ( 0-1) Michael Brosnan (1-1) Patrick O Regan and Padraig Nolan. The team will now go on to meet Cahir in the Munster Semi-Final next week. The final score was Hazelwood 7-21 to Nenagh 1-2.

Picture shows the team which lined out on the day.



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Hazelwood College Senior Camogie Champions

Hazelwood College Senior Camogie Champions


Hazelwood College 4:4
Desmond College 0:3

Congratulations to all the girls on the Senior Camogie team who were victorious over
Desmond College, NCW in the Senior County Final recently. From the throw in Hazelwood were out to win, determined to be champions. Their will to win was increased following an early goal in the first ten minutes of play. At half time Hazelwood were leading by two goals and three points. Desmond fought hard in the second half but this wasn’t enough to stop the Hazelwood girls who were going home with the cup. The final score was Hazelwood College 4:4 to Desmond Colleges 0:3.

Picture 1 shows the Camogie team who defeated Desmond College. Back Row L-R: Una O Sullivan, Clodagh Reidy, Joanne O Gorman, Sinead Cronin, Niamh Cronin, Sarah Curtin and coach Miss. Maria Neville. Front Row l-r: Siobhan Enright, Claire O Regan, Jamie O Leary, Marie Galvin, Lorraine O Sullivan, Ciara Kelliher and Siobhan O Sullivan.

Picture 2 shows captain Ciara Kelliher accepting the cup on behalf of Hazelwood College.



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Junior Camogie Team through to Munster Final

Hazelwood College Junior Camogie Team through to Munster Final

Hazelwood College : 3-3
Ballincollig : 2-3

Hazelwood College Junior Camogie team continued their unbeaten spell on Friday last as they took on Ballincollig in the Munster Semi-Final. The girls were confident following their defeat of Nagle Rice, Doneraile and set out in good conditions, eager to secure a place in this years Munster Final. The Hazelwood girls, captained by Clodagh Reidy, were quick to settle and began to dominate the match from early on with some powerful play. Good team work meant that the Dromcollogher side were well ahead at the half-time whistle. However a determined Ballincollig fought back in the second half. Hazelwood fought hard to maintain their lead. Solid defense and good scoring meant that the Baliincollig effort posed no real threat. Hazelwood ran out deserved winners at the final whistle. Scorers for Hazelwood were Clodagh Reidy (2-1), Siobhan Enright (1-1) and Joanne O Gorman (0-1).

Success for Hazelwood College in the County VEC Handball Competition

Success for Hazelwood College in the County VEC Handball Competition

Pictured are the Hazelwood College Handball Team who enjoyed great success in the County VEC Handball Championships held recently. Pat Quaid was the winner of the Under 18 Singles, CJ Fitzpatrick won the U16 singles and also picked up gold in the doubles event when teamed up with Padraic O Shea. Darren Sweeney and Timmy O Carroll were the winners of the U14 doubles competition. The boys will now go on the represent the school at Munster level.

Co. Limerick V.E.C Senior Girls Football

Hazelwood College make it five in a row over archrivals Desmond College

Hazelwood College : 2-11
Desmond College: 1-5

This final was played in the back pitch in Newcastle West and was evenly contested up to half-time. However in the second half fitness and skill proved decisive for Hazelwood as they ran out easy winners to retain their title once again.

Hazelwood were slow to settle and Desmond gathered up steam to lead after five minutes but a goal from Clodagh Reidy brought the Drom girls back into this final and by half time they had a good five point lead. Points from Lizzy Costello (4), Joanne O Gorman (2)Naomi Noonan (1) and captain Susie Costello (1) and an inspirational goal from Clodagh Reidy brought their tally to 1-9. Jennifer Stokes playing very well at half back made some forward runs and brought the Drom Girls to life during this first period. At half-time the score was Drom 1-9 to Desmond 1-4.

Even though scores were scarce in the second period, Hazelwood were well on top of their game. Some fine performances from Jen Stokes, Sinead Kiely, Susie Costello, Siobhan Lehane, Mary Hartnett and Clodagh REidy kept Newcastle under pressure for most of the half. A fine goal from Mary Hartnett followed by points from Clodagh and Susie put the game beyond Desmond and Hazelwood Colleged finished up 2-11 to 1-5 for Desmond College.

Hazelwood College Team:

Sinead Kiely, Marie Galvin, Martina Mathews, Trish Leahy, Jennifer Stokes, Sinead O Conner, Siobhan Lehane, Joanne O Gorman, Susie Costello(capt), Elizabeth Costello, Mary Hartnett, Clodagh REidy, Siobhan Enright, Naomi Noonan, Lorraine O Sullivan,
Subs: Lisa Molyneaux. Patricia Kirwan. Claire O Regan, Bernie Stokes, Rebecca White, Michelle Buckley, Maire Ide DeBhal and Carmel Dunleavy.

Picture 1 shows the Hazelwood College Senior Girls Football Team who defeated Desmond College to win the co. VEC Title for the fifth year running

Picture 2 shows captain Susie Costello being awarded the Co. VEC trophy

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Chess Champions

Hazelwood College Chess teams enjoy two clear victories.

Hazelwood Colleges novice chess teams were in action this week against tough opposition from SMI, Newcastle West and Tulla, Co. Clare. Hoping to build on last years All-Ireland success the teams did not disappoint. The girls novice team of Triona Sheehy, Helena O Shea, Claire Walsh and Eileen Morrissey were first up when they took on near neighbours SMI in Dromcollogher. The girls put in a great performance and won out by three matches to one. On Thursday last the boys novice team of Sean Cunningham, John Nix, Conor O Brien and Jack Finn on Tulla in Castletroy. The team dominated every match and were convincing winners in a score of 4 matches to nil.

Picture 1 shows the novice boys chess team who defeated Tulla. L-R: jack Finn, John Nix, Sean Cunningham and Conor O Brien

Picture 2 shows the novice girls chess team who defeated SMI. L-R: Triona Sheehy, Helena O Shea, Claire Walsh and Eileen Morrissey

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