Category: Sports

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

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.

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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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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On Wednesday last Hazelwood Colleges first year hurlers took on Croom in Dromcollogher in a bid to retain the County VEC Title. Captained by Jamie Coughlan the team fought hard to put their stamp on the game and ran out deserved winners with a score of 0:7 to 0:4 at the full time whistle. The team returned the ‘John Cregan Perpetual trophy’ to the college for the second year running.

Hazelwood got off to difficult start with Paudie Lane pulling a hamstring during the warm-up and being withdrawn from the game. From the whistle both teams fought hard to pull ahead. Great defensive work from Hazelwood, and in particular Stephan Kiely and Tadgh O Flynn kept the Croom forwards at bay and the teams were level at half time. In the second half Hazelwood were quick to settle and eventually began to pull away from the Croom side to take the match. All players had a good game but best on the day for Hazelwood were Stephan Kiely, Tadgh O Flynn, Padraig Cunningham and Padraig Nolan. Man of the match was captain Jamie Coughlan who was outstanding throughout. Points were scored by Ian Carroll (0:1), Timmy O Carroll(0:1), Bryan Hannigan(0:1), Jamie Coughlan (0:3) Peter Irwin (0:1) and Padraig Nolan (0:2).The team will now go on to try and retain the Munster Title taken by the college last year.

Hazelwood College Team: Darren Coleman, Stephan Kiely, Tadgh O Flynn, Micheal Brosnsan (for injured Paudie Lane), Laurence Clarson, Patrick O Regan, Tadgh Buckley, Jamie Coughlan, Padraig Cunningham, Peter Irwin, Padraig Nolan, Bryan Hannigan, Seamus Sheehan, Timmy O carroll, Peter Kirwin,
Subs: Finbarr Fehin, Joe Bergin, Jonathan Daly, Conor Buckley, Thomas O sulluivan, , William Fitzgerald, Liam Mulcahy, Ian Carroll, Paul Lucey, Paul Cantillon, Christopher Moxey, Damien Roche.

Picture 1 :
Couny Champions- The Hazelwood College 1st year Hurling team who defeated Croom in the final of the VEC 1st year Hurling competition.

Picture 2:
1st year Hurling captain Jamie Coughlan with the ‘ John Cregan Perpetual Trophy’ which was awarded for the County Limerick VEC Hurling Competition.

Senior Ladies Munster Colleges Semi-Final

Hazelwood College 3-7 v’s Presentation College Dingle 2-5

Played in Listroy Co. Kerry

Match Report to Follow

Final Monday 31st January v’s winners of Beara / Spainish Point