While the excitement was going on in Longford there was still plenty of excitement in Co Clare as the first years arrived in the Burren for outdoor pursuits trip. They were enjoying some singing on the way to their first activity -caving !!
Day 1 at the Burren Outdoor Adventure Centre. First up was some caving and kayaking and then some down time in the beautiful Clare countryside
An evening walk on the beautiful Flaggy Shore
Spooky stories and s’mores for the first years and m TY mentors
Nothing as nice as a morning of kayaking in this beautiful country of ours.
First group of first years are keeping very busy on their outdoor pursuits trip
Our second group of first years enjoying some great weather at the Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Our first year group in the Burren last night were treated to a fantastic display frim the Northern Lights #memories
Evening walks and campfire chats in the Burren for the first years and the TY helpers
Making the most of the Burrens’ unique rocky landscape ,above and below the ground. Our final group of first years enjoying the Burren Outdoor Education Centre
First year caving and rockclimbing at the Burren OEC
Large surge see Hazelwood College defeat Blessington College in extra time – Match Report – Fai Schools
Hazelwood with extra-time winner
FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Semi Final (Under 14, Small Schools)
The deferred Cup competition will see both the First Year ‘B’ Girls and Boys National Semi Finals and Finals played off in the next few weeks.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher 3-2 Blessington Community College (AET)
Johnny Power (43, 76), Muiris McCarthy (47)
Senan Fishier (3 pen, 45)
Limerick side Hazelwood College managed to outwit Leinster Champions Blessington Community College in a pulsating Cup tie in Killavilla United FC, Roscrea this afternoon (Thursday, September 19).
In energy sapping conditions, the Dromcollogher scholars came from behind twice to take the game to extra time. It took a sensational effort to win the contest and Johnny POWER delivered deep into added time.
A hugely disappointing end to proceedings for the Wicklow outfit who were technically excellent in the first half. Their endeavours were rewarded with a brace from the impressive Senan FISHER. The youngster converted from the spot after three minutes and followed this up midway through the second half for his brace.
Blessington’s early penalty call set them up nicely for some excellent football. They nearly doubled their tally on nine minutes when Zach Geogegan came agonisingly close at the far post.
It remained 1-0 to Jonathan Dowling’s team at half-time.
Hazelwood didn’t come out of the block until the second period as they certainly intensified their attacking options and showed some real style.
Gary Murphy went close on 42 minutes but the breakthrough came a few seconds later for Hazelwood when Johnny POWER finished off superbly to equalise, 1-1.
It was Murphy again on the ball as his shot came off the underside of the crossbar on 45 minutes. Blessington hit them on the counter and Senan FISHER slotted home a wonderful strike to give the Wicklow students the lead again, 2-1.
It was end to end action at this stage.
The Wicklow advantage was short-lived as Muiris McCARTHY pounced to make it 2-2, two minutes later. Dromcollogher were not giving up!
Jamie Power had a brilliant opportunity to give Blessington the lead but the ball went wide of the target five minutes from time.
The game ended 2-2.
There was no clear cut chances for either side in the first period of extra-time but a Johnny POWER special four minutes from the final whistle produced an audacious goal. He struck a corner kick and scored direct to win the game for Hazelwood! A dramatic conclusion to a fabulous game.
The Limerick school will now face Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair in the FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup decider on Wednesday, October 2 at 1pm. Venue to be confirmed.
Our 6th year Geography class were in Lahinch and Doolin Co. Clare yesterday, the 12th of September, where they carried out their field study on “the geomorphic processes of Transportation and Deposition impact the development of landforms in a coastal environment” This field study once written up will account for 20% of the their Leaving Certificate.
FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Semi Final (Under 14, Small Schools)
Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher vs Blessington Community College
Killavilla United FC, Roscrea
Thursday, September 19, KO 1pm
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4 December 2018; A detailed view of medals ahead of the Post-Primary Schools National Futsal Finals at Waterford IT Sports Arena in Waterford. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***
Our Climate Council’s first meeting g of the year. Welcome to all the students who volunteered their time and energy. Making plans to reduce our school’s impact on the environment.
Another day down for our lovely first year class where they became more familiar with their timetables , the school day and met some of their subject teachers.
. Great imaginations on display 
Well done 
