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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final Match Report

Hazelwood College 4-13
Duiske-Grennan College 2-9.

Hazelwood Colleges Senior Hurling Team was victorious over Duiske-Grennan College of Thomastown in last Sunday’s All Ireland Hurling Final. Peter Irwin of Milford led his team to Emily in Co. Limerick for what was to be an immense 60 minutes of hurling. After the first minute however and an early score from Dane Managn of Thomastown, Hazelwood College were down a goal. Jamie Coughlan tried to close the gap scoring a point after the early goal. This was followed by Henry O’ Gorman of Milford scoring another point in the fourth minute. Jamie Coughlan came back again scoring two more points in the seventh and ninth minute of the game. Bringing Hazelwood College into the lead for the first time in the match. Captain Peter Irwin and full forward Darren Lane scoring two more points in the eleventh and sixteenth minute. Hazelwood College widening the gap after sixteen minutes to three points. There was no stopping Jamie Coughlan coming again in the twenty first minute scoring another point. Back for a second score was Henry O’ Gorman in the twenty second minute scoring another point. Jamie Coughlan finished the first half scoring a point and a goal in the twenty fifth minute, followed by two more points in the twenty seventh and twenty eight minute of the match. Finishing up at half Hazelwood College two goals and ten points. Duiske-Grennan one goal and two points. Back into the second half of the game and within the first minute the Kilkenny forwards line conceded a point this time to Henry O’ Gorman. This was followed by Padraig Nolan in the tenth minute if the game scoring a great goal for the Hazelwood side. Bringing the score now Hazelwood College four goals and ten points. Thomastown, Kilkenny one goal and three points. Back again was Jamie Coughlan scoring two more points in the fifteenth and eighteenth minute. Thomastown, Kilkenny kept the pressure on the Limerick side scoring six points and a goal in the first twenty minutes of the game. Hazelwood College got no more scores in the second half but the Kilkenny side tried to close the gap scoring two more points in the twenty fourth and twenty ninth minute of the game. However despite these late scores it was not to be there day. Hazelwood College being the victors. A score finishing up in Emily Hazelwood College four goals and thirteen points, Duiske-Grennan College two goals and nine points.

All-Ireland Junior Camogie Final Match Report

Hazelwood College :5-15
St Pauls, Kilrea :0-0
It was an extremely busy week in Hazelwood College in the lead up to the two biggest games in the school sports calendar. Saturday morning the Junior Camogie team had an early start to reach their final destination, Ratoath, Co Meath to attempt to overcome the Ulster Champions, St Pauls, Kilrea Co Derry in the schools first ever camogie All Ireland final.
The game started at a very high tempo, Aideen O Flynn won the throw-in and gave a perfect pass to Katie Dillane who easily popped it over the bar. This was the start Hazelwood needed to diminish all nerves and anxiety that had built up so they could get on with the game. Well taken points were contributed by each of the forwards. In the first ten minutes Hazelwood had scored 1-6 and continued to play as if their lives depended on it. The back line of Joanne Murray, Sarah O’ Sullivan, Caroline Watson, Loretta Hanley and Katie O’ Sullivan were simply majestic in defence and did not allow the sliotar even touch our goalkeeper, Amy Ryan’s hands throughout the first half. Niamh O’ Brien was sensational throughout the entire game both in defence and attack scoring 1-2 throughout the game. As half time approached the scoreline read 3-11 to no score.
Despite the aches and pains of the first half, Hazelwood started the second half with the same intensity. However St Pauls were prepared for each attack and again began to use their physical strength to try and salvage the game. But the defensive lines were not going to concede any score easily. Attack after attack was set up by the Hazelwood forwards and they were unlucky not to score more in the second half.
Each of the inside forward line, centre forward line and mid field scored throughout the game. It was the best team performance the Junior Hazelwood College camogie team had displayed all year. The intensity that each girl showed throughout the game would have made it impossible for most teams in the country to beat them! When the final whistle sounded there was unbelievable excitement! As Máire Flanagan lifted the First Ever All Ireland Title the school has received huge emotion was present on all members of the team. It was great to see many supporters greet the team from the bus in Dromcollogher, giving them the recognition they deserve.
The team would like to thank the huge amount of supporters, parents, teachers and friends that travelled to Ratoath on Saturday and to all previous games during the year! Special thanks to Eddie Prunty who was the fasted first aid person ever seen on any GAA pitch! Gary Hanley, Paudie Walsh, Andrew Lenihan for helping out on the day also.
Panel: Amy Ryan (Newtown); Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Caroline Watson (Milford); Loretta Hanley (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Sarah O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Niamh O Brien (Milford); Joanne Murray (Killeedy); Aideen O Flynn (Milford); Máire Flanagan Captain (Milford); Kallie Hodgson (Milford); Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry); Niamh Cagney (Ballagran); Sarah Moloney (Newtown) Becky Ryan (Newtown); Katie Dillane (Milford) Grainne Sheehy (Milford); Katie Coughlan (Newtown); Ciara Fitzgibbon (Milford); Breda Larkin (Killeedy); Helen Bradley (Milford); Kara Clifford (Newtown); Gemma Barrett (Killeedy); Aine O Sullivan (Newtown); Norma Kiely (Dromcollogher); Orla Cunnigham (Killeedy); Emer Cunnigham (Killeedy); Katie O Leary

All-Ireland Successes

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All-Ireland successes for Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher

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The camogie girls of Hazelwood got off the weekend to a flying start blitzing the opposition, St. Paul’s of Kilrea in a final scoreline of 5-15 to no score.  This was an historic achievement by the girls and all involved can be immensely proud.  Congratulations to everyone on a magnificent success.

On Sunday saw the turn of the Senior Boys B side, who, not to be outdone by the ladies, also created College history by winning the All-Ireland Vocational Colleges Senior Hurling B Final. Two goals in three minutes from Hazelwood College seized an historic win.  Playing Duiske Grennan College, Kilkenny, who got off to a flying start but were soon stopped in thier tracks by a much superior team with Hazelwood College emerging victorious on a scoreline of 4-13 to 2-9.

Congratulations to the Senior Panel and to their mentors and all involved.

Hazelwood College Capture Two All Ireland Titles in Two Days!!

Hazelwood College Capture Two All Ireland Titles in Two Days!!

Hazelwood College …………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-15

St Pauls, Kilrea …………………………………………………………………………………………………0-0

It was an extremely busy week in Hazelwood College in the lead up to the two biggest games in the school sports calendar.  Saturday morning the Junior Camogie team had an early start to reach their final destination, Ratoath, Co Meath to attempt to overcome the Ulster Champions, St Pauls, Kilrea Co Derry in the schools first ever camogie All Ireland final. 

The game started at a very high tempo, Aideen O Flynn won the throw-in and gave a perfect pass to Katie Dillane who easily popped it over the bar. This was the start Hazelwood needed to diminish all nerves and anxiety that had built up so they could get on with the game. Well taken points were contributed by each of the forwards.  In the first ten minutes Hazelwood had scored 1-6 and continued to play as if their lives depended on it. The back line of Joanne Murray, Sarah O’ Sullivan, Caroline Watson, Loretta Hanley and Katie O’ Sullivan were simply majestic in defence and did not allow the sliotar even touch our goalkeeper, Amy Ryan’s hands throughout the first half.  Niamh O’ Brien was sensational throughout the entire game both in defence and attack scoring 1-2 throughout the game. As half time approached the scoreline read 3-11 to no score. 

Despite the aches and pains of the first half, Hazelwood started the second half with the same intensity. However St Pauls were prepared for each attack and again began to use their physical strength to try and salvage the game.  But the defensive lines were not going to concede any score easily.  Attack after attack was set up by the Hazelwood forwards and they were unlucky not to score more in the second half. 

Each of the inside forward line, centre forward line and mid field scored throughout the game.  It was the best team performance the Junior Hazelwood College camogie team had displayed all year. The intensity that each girl showed throughout the game would have made it impossible for most teams in the country to beat them! When the final whistle sounded there was unbelievable excitement! As Máire Flanagan lifted the First Ever All Ireland Title the school has received huge emotion was present on all members of the team. It was great to see many supporters greet the team from the bus in Dromcollogher, giving them the recognition they deserve.

The team would like to thank the huge amount of supporters, parents, teachers and friends that travelled to Ratoath on Saturday and to all previous games during the year!  Special thanks to Eddie Prunty who was the fasted first aid person ever seen on any GAA pitch! Gary Hanley, Paudie Walsh, Andrew Lenihan for helping out on the day also.   

Panel: Amy Ryan (Newtown); Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Caroline Watson (Milford); Loretta Hanley (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Sarah O Sullivan (Feenagh-Kilmeedy); Niamh O Brien (Milford); Joanne Murray (Killeedy); Aideen O Flynn (Milford); Máire Flanagan Captain (Milford); Kallie Hodgson (Milford); Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry); Niamh Cagney (Ballagran); Sarah Moloney (Newtown) Becky Ryan (Newtown); Katie Dillane (Milford) Grainne Sheehy (Milford); Katie Coughlan (Newtown); Ciara Fitzgibbon (Milford); Breda Larkin (Killeedy); Helen Bradley (Milford); Kara Clifford (Newtown); Gemma Barrett (Killeedy); Aine O Sullivan (Newtown); Norma Kiely (Dromcollogher); Orla Cunnigham (Killeedy); Emer Cunnigham (Killeedy); Katie O Leary

 

Winners Times Three

A success filled weekend for the students of Hazelwood College.

Both the Junior Camogie and Senior Hurlers won their All-Ireland Finals and CJ Fitzpatrick took his 19th All-Ireland Handball Medal this time at under 21 Level.

More details on all games to follow.

Three All Ireland Finals This Weekend for Hazelwood College

A busy weekend ahead for Hazelwood College with students involved in two sporting All Ireland Finals and one Academic All Ireland Final.

The girls are involved in the Junior Camogie All-Ireland final on Saturday 28th March.

Throw in  12.30pm – Rathoath Co. Meath – Versus –  St Pauls Kilrea Coleraine Co. Derry

The boys are involved in Senior Hurling VEC Schools All Ireland final on Sunday 29th March.

Throw in 2pm – Emily Co. Tipperary- Versus –  Duiske Community College, Kilkenny

Two students Darren Kiely Leaving Certificate 2008 and Paddy Sheehy Junior Certificate 2008 have been shortlisted to the final 20 best woodwork projects in the State Exams by the Technology Teachers of Ireland Association.

The final will take place at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinsaloe on Saturday 28th 2pm

 

Junior Cert project by Paddy Sheehy

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Leaving Certificate project by Darren Kiely

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2009 Six Nations Rugby for Hazelwood Teacher

VEC Teachers play a starring role in 2009 Six Nations Rugby Championship

Two Co. Limerick Teachers, Jeannette Feighery, Colaiste Mhuire, Askeaton and Louise Beamish, Hazelwood College Dromcollogher, recently represented their Country in the 2009 Six Nations Rugby Championship. 
Jeannette who has been capped for Ireland 19 times, was the top try scorer for Ireland in the 2006 World Cup. She plays rugby with her club, UL Bohemians RFC and Munster and has three All-Ireland League titles with UL Bohs, one interprovincial with Munster, one Intervarsity and League with UL, and has participated in the Six nations 2007 and European Championships 2008. Louise Beamish, who also plays with her club, UL Bohs and Munster, has been involved in the six nations for the past eight years. She is the proud holder of 38 caps for Ireland and has played in 2 world cups, 2 European Championships and one European Sevens Tournament. 

There is a very strong tradition of rugby in Limerick and Munster and it is no great surprise that such great players emerge from a province and County immersed in sport. We congratulate Jeannette and Louise on their outstanding achievements to date and look forward with the knowledge that they will indeed be leading lights for some time to come in the field of rugby in Limerick, Munster and indeed Internationally.

 

 

Semi Final Camogie Match Report

Great excitement as Hazelwood College reach their first Camogie All-Ireland Final

Dromcollogher was the venue on Saturday last for the All Ireland Semi-Final clash between Hazelwood College and St. Brendan’s, Birr Co. Offaly.
Despite the wind and rain the girls from Hazelwood hurled as if their lives depended on it! The score-line does not reflect the intensity which existed throughout the sixty minute game. Despite having much of the possession for the first ten minutes Hazelwood were unable to break through Birr’s tough defensive lines.
Sarah Moloney opened the scoring with a well taken point and shortly after caused the white flag to be raised again. Niamh Cagney then found the back of the net with a rasper of a shot which the Birr keeper had no chance of stopping. Niamh continued her scoring spree with two well taken points.
Sarah Moloney had the game of her life finding the net after twenty minutes, also scoring from both placed ball and general play throughout the game.
Becky Ryan added to Birr’s misery sending over a fabulous long distance point. The back line of Joanne Murray, Sarah O’ Sullivan, Caroline Watson, Loretta Hanley and Katie O’ Sullivan were simply majestic in defence and did not allow the sliotar even touch our goalkeeper, Amy Ryan’s hands throughout the first half.
Niamh O’ Brien was sensational throughout the entire game both in defence and attack. She finished the half adding a point to the score-line from a 45. The halftime score-line read 2-7 to 0-0 in favour of Hazelwood College.
Birr emerged a different team from the dressing room, trying everything to break the Hazelwood defence, however the Hazelwood defence did not succumb to the more physical approach adopted by Birr at the start of the second half. Máire Flanagan and Aideen O’ Flynn covered every blade of grass throughout the game. Kallie Hodgson was a constant thorn in the side of Birr’s defence, weaving and wriggling way from each back that attempted to mark her.
Katie Dillane and Aisling O’ Brien delivered fast and furious ball into the goalmouth and both were very unfortunate on several occasions not to find the back of the net.
The introduction of new players worked extremely well and had the desired effect of diminishing Birr’s dream of reaching an All-Ireland final. Within minutes of joining the field of play, Grainne Sheehy had her name on the score board. Niamh Cagney again found the back of the net in the second half, bringing Hazelwood’s final score to 3-9.
The camogie played on Saturday last was of an exceptional high standard. No matter what Birr tried they simply could not cope with the skill and determination of the Hazelwood College team.
Saturday 28th March is the date for the All-Ireland Final versus St. Pauls, Kilroy, Derry. Despite this great wind each of the players knows that no silver wear has been won yet and the commitment and intensity at training in the past few weeks will have to continue in order to capture this All-Ireland title.
Special thanks to Dromcollogher/Broadford GAA for the use of their field.
Well done to all involved

Panel:
Marie Flanagan – Captain (Milford); Joanne Murray – V captain (Kileedy), Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry), Niamh O Brien, Aideen O Flynn, Katie Dillane, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Helen Bradley, Grainne Sheehy, Kallie Hodgson, Caroline Watson (Milford) ; Gemma Barrett, Orla and Emer Cunnigham (Kileedy); Sarah O Sullivan, Loretta Hanley, Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh- Kilmeedy); Niamh Cagney (Ballyagran); Sarah Moloney, Becky Ryan, Kara Clifford, Amy Ryan, Katie Coughlan, Aine O Sullivan (Newtownshandrum); Norma Kiely (Dromcollogher)

Junior Camogie All Ireland Semi Final

Junior Camogie All Ireland Semi Final

Saturday 7th March @ 1:15 pm in Newtownshandrum is the time and venue for the All Ireland Camogie semi final clash between Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher and Birr Community School, Co. Offaly. Games do not come much bigger than this. Hazelwood have been waiting with excitement and anticipation since their Munster final victory over Laurel Hill on 24th January. All the players on the panel have trained with great tenacity and commitment over the past few weeks. Whilst there is a great healthy rivalry amongst the players at Club and County level, with players from Ballyagran, Feenagh – Kilmeedy, Kileedy, Knockaderry, Milford, Newtownshandrum and Dromcollogher when they put on the maroon and white jersey of Hazelwood College a united team spirit is very evident amongst all the players. This huge diversity of clubs has brought an exceptional level of skill to the school team. It is fabulous to see the great friendship and rapport between all members of the panel. There is no doubt that Birr will be formidable opponents having beaten Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny in the Lenister final. This semi final clash promises to be an exciting close affair.

The very best of luck to all of the Hazelwood College Junior Camogie team!

Panel:
Marie Flanagan – Captain (Milford); Joanne Murray – V captain (Kileedy), Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry), Niamh O Brien, Aideen O Flynn, Katie Dillane, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Helen Bradley, Grainne Sheehy, Kallie Hodgson, Caroline Watson (Milford) ; Gemma Barrett, Orla and Emer Cunnigham (Kileedy); Sarah O Sullivan, Loretta Hanley, Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh- Kilmeedy); Niamh Cagney (Ballyagran); Sarah Moloney, Becky Ryan, Kara Clifford, Amy Ryan, Katie Coughlan, Aine O Sullivan (Newtownshandrum); Norma Kiely (Dromcollogher)

Experience of All Ireland Basketball Final from Hazelwood College supporters

Experience of All Ireland Basketball Final from Hazelwood College supporters

After a winning streak, our under19 girls Basketball team departed for the National basketball Arena Tallaght to face Clonlaslee Vocational School Co. Laois.
January 27th , 6.30 am the atmosphere in Hazelwood was electric as five coaches departed for Dublin on that cold January morning. It was a long journey but well worth our while, the ambience at the match was ecstatic. The match was brilliant our Hazelwood supporters by far outnumbered the Clonlaslee gang. There was great emotion from the Hazelwood supporters including the Mexican wave and raising the roof with shouts of support for the team in between each quarter. When Hazelwood scored a basket the cheering in the Arena was ear splitting. We were flying our Hazelwood flags high with pride watching our fantastic U19 girls basketball team.
Even though we weren’t quite as successful as we would have hoped that most definitely didn’t affect our supporters in the slightest. We were still proud of our fantastic girls for getting to the All Ireland Final and getting the opportunity to play in the National Basketball Arena Tallaght.
Beimíd ar ais arís!!


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