Author: Hazelwood College

 

 CJ Fitzpatrick – All Ireland Colleges Handball Champion

 

Thurles Handball club was the place to be last Saturday morning, November 8^th as it hosted one of the most exciting All Ireland Colleges Finals for many years. Hazelwoods CJ Fitzpatrick, having received a walkover in the semi, found himself in the 60 X 30 court facing his opponent Stephan Cooney of Colaiste Naíthí, Ballaghadireen, Co. Roscommon.

 

CJ got off to a great start in the first game scoring the first 4 points without reply. However, this scoreline was evened up at five points a piece. In the final minutes CJ was looking at a scoreline of 13 to 20 in favour of Cooney. CJ would have to focus himself for the second game having lost 21-16. Eddie Prunty an aspiring handballer himself reassured us that CJ would take the second game once he settled. This he did in dramatic style winning out on a scoreline of 21-11.

 

It was all to play for in the tie-breaker with two very determined competitors heading back into court to do battle. Not surprising CJ settled quickly and notched up the first ten scores in style. He looked solid throughout the game and although Cooney managed to claw back some well deserved points, the hard working CJ showed great skill to win out on a margin of seven points taking the Senior Colleges Gold medal. Well done CJ on a fine performance.

 

 

 

Hazelwood College Defeat SMI in quarter final of the Limerick Schools Competition

Hazelwood College 4-12

S.M.I.                      0-7

Reporter: Andrew Lenihan. Transition Year

On Thursday the 9^th     the Under 16 ½ Hazelwood College hurlers played SMI in the quarter final of the Limerick Schools Competition. The match was kicked off by Jerry Lane with a goal in the 2^nd minute. SMI responding with 2 points before Michael Fitzgibbon furthered the gap to 2 points. Points from Billy Naughton and Jerry Lane helped to keep Hazelwood’s slender lead of 2 points. A further point from Billy Naughton helped Hazelwood to a lead of 1-6 to 0-6 at the end of the first half.

 

Jamie Coughlan opened the 2^nd half scoring with a point from a free. Jerry Lane then scored another goal putting Hazelwood into a commanding lead of 2-7 to 0-6. The SMI responded with a point which was to be their last score of the game. Further points from John O Gorman, Michael Fitzgibbon and Jerry Lane increased the lead to 9 points. Michael Maguire scored another goal for Hazelwood. Jerry Lane and Daniel Collins added to the score with a point for each. Michael Fitzgibbon finished off the scoring with a goal. Hazelwood won the game 4-12 to SMI’s 0-7 with a great defensive performance by the back six.

 

Hazelwood College Capture Cork Camogie Title

On Wednesday last Hazelwood competed in the Cork Colleges first year blitz in Inniscarra for the first time. The girls got off to an excellent start beating Carrigaline (6-0 to 0-0). Next up were Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Hazelwood recorded another victory (5-3 to 0-0). The full back line of Aine O Sullivan, Caroline Watson and Gemma Barrett were supreme and were in “thou shall not score” mood throughout the day. Our final game of the group was versus St Marys Mallow. This was an extremely tough game as Mallow had strong players all over the field. The inside forward line of Katie Coughlan, Kara Clifford and Emer Cunnigham utilised every ball. The scoreline of 3-2 to 1-1 does not reflect the intensity that both sides played with throughout the entire game. This was a heart stopping game and were it not for the hard working midfield of Grainne Sheehy, Katie O Sullivan and Orla Cunnigham a victory wouldn’t have been recorded. Our goal keeper Amy Ryan had an unbelievable day between the posts only allowing one goal to be scored in 5 games despite the tough opposition. Having won all our games we then played the semi final against Coachford. At this stage Hazelwood were unstoppable and had their sights firmly fixed on a place in the final. The entire team had the game of their lives. Having beaten Coachford (5-1 to 0-0) we waited to see our opponents. Kinsale emerged as the other finalists. Kinsale were tough opposition, having won this title last year. Kinsale got off to a great start scoring a point within the opening ten seconds. Goalkeeper Amy Ryan responded with a long puck picking out her club mate, Katie Coughlan. Katie made no mistake placing the sliotar in the back of the net. This gave Hazelwood the confidence they needed and began their scoring spree. Grainne Sheehy having found her scoring touch in the semi final contributed 1-2 in the final. Katie O Sullivan was Kinsales worst nightmare scoring 2-0. Kara Clifford and Emer Cunnigham hassled the backs and goal keeper and did not allow any ball to be cleared without huge pressure. Orla Cunnigham worked extremely hard throughout the entire game and gave huge relief to the backs whenever she was needed. Caroline Watson (0-2) despite playing in the full back position emerged from the back line looking for scores and was successful on several occasions. Hazelwood College surfaced deservedly as winners in a scoreline of 6-3 to 0-3.

Team: Amy Ryan (Newtown), Gemma Barrett (Kileedy), Caroline Watson (Milford), Aine O Sullivan (Newtown), Katie O Sullivan (Ballyagran), Grainne Sheehy (Milford), Orla Cunnigham (Kileedy), Katie Coughlan (Newtown) Captain, Kara Clifford (Newtown), Emer Cunnigham (Kileedy), Niamh Cunnigham (Kileedy).

Hazelwood wins Munster first round

Hazelwood College: 4-15
Cahir :1-5

Hazelwood won the first round of the Munster Vocational Championship by a convincing 19 points. It was no easy victory on a wet day in Galbally where every ball was hard fought for. Peter Irwin opened the scoring with a fine point from half forward. Cahir quickly levelled before Hazelwood scored four on the trot. Peter Irwin again, Jamie Coughlan from a free, Henry O’Gorman who was outstanding throughout at mid-field and Darren Lane the other wing forward also getting in on the act. The next five minutes were all Cahir, scoring 1-3 without reply. Hazelwood were at this stage under some pressure falling behind for the first time in the match. It was also to be the last time as the final ten minutes of the first half were all Hazelwood. First Jamie Coughlan pointed from a free and then Patrick O’Regan put one over from mid-field. The scores were now level at 7points to 1-4. Hazelwood went in 9 points up at half time due to a brace of goals from Seamus Sheehan, both rockets to the back of the net, Jamie Coughlan knocked over another two and Micheal Brosnan popped over another one after burning his man on the wing.

The second half started off where the first finished with Jamie Coughlan scoring two points, one from play and the other from a free. Patrick O’Regan then scored two brilliant points, both almost carbon copies of eachother soloing through from mid-field before firing over the bar from 45 yards out. Cahir scored their first and only point of the second half before Seamus Sheehan buried the ball into the back of their net, doubling on it first time as it came across the goals. Michael Brosnan scored another point before Jamie Coughlan finished the scoring with a tremendous finish after beating two players.

Team and Scorers: K Lacey, P Cunningham, T’O Flynn, L Clarson, B Hannigan, P Sheehy, S O’Connor,H O Gorman (0-1), P O Regan(0-3) D Lane (0-1), P Nolan, P Irwin (0-2), S Sheehan (3-0) J Coughlan (1-6, 5 frees), M Brosnan(0-2) . Subs: M Brosnan, J Nix, G Lane, C Moxey, T O Carroll, K O Callaghan, C O’ Brien, P Cantillon, K Dore and I Carroll

Hazelwood College record comprehensive win over PresentationTralee

Hazelwood College : 2-6
Presentation Tralee: 0-4

Playing away from home in Tralee Hazelwood College got off to a lightning start with the first ball pointed by Niamh Curtin at the five minute mark. The play was fast and physical and Hazelwood met the back of the net at 18 minutes with a goal from Nicola O’Connell. Tralee retaliated with a point but Hazelwood fought back scoring another goal. Hazelwood were on a well fought roll scoring the next 3 points, going at full steam until the final whistle sounded

After a number of substitutions in the first half the girls were ready for the next half. Sinead Keane was now on for Niamh Curtin, Martina Curtin for Ashling O’connor and Norma Kiely for Sarah Forde

In the second half the battle was on and scoring was light until Grainne Shannon on for Becky Ryan at full forward scored a great point. Tralee were gaining for a short time in this half but Hazelwood piled on the pressure with Sarah Moloney at mid-field taking her point. The girls put up a wonderful battle and Niamh Mc Carthy made a great start when she came on for Sarah Moloney. Chris Harnett then came on for Loretta Hanly who had played a blinder at midfield. Hazelwood goalie Letitia Noonan made a number of wonderful saves and did her position proud. Presentation Tralee put up a good game but determination and team play proved fruitfull for the Hazelwood girls with an end score of 2 goals and 6 points to Hazelwood and four points to Presentation.

Picture1 : Pictured are the Hazelwood College Equestrian team who competed in the recent showjumping event in Clonshire. Pictured are Sophie Brouder, Aideen O’Flynn, Loretta Hanley and Louisa Browne. The team are pictured with School Principal Mr Liam Lenihan and Chef d’Equipe Gary Hanley

Picture 2: Representing Hazelwood College in the recent showjumping event in Clonshire is Sophie Brouder. Sophie jumped 3 clear rounds to finish 4th in the Senior event