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Hazelwood College Senior Hurlers reach Munster Final

Hazelwood College : 0-14
Nenagh Vocational : 0-13

It was a close run contest, but Hazelwood College triumphed over Nenagh in Mick Neville Park to reach the Senior ‘B’ Munster Vocational Schools hurling final. Nenagh, the favourites who had narrowly lost the Junior All-Ireland Final two years ago, looked dangerous from the outset scoring a point within seconds of the throw-in from Heffernan, their All-Ireland medal winning Tipp minor. However this was only a prelude to a spell of Hazelwood dominance. After ten minutes the score read 4 points to 1 in favour of Hazelwood who had scored twice through the unerring free-taker Jamie Coughlan and once each from Benji Sheehy and Pa Molyneaux. As Nenagh settled into the game both teams exchanged point for point.Jamie Coughlan again scored twice from frees and Jimmy O Sullivan chipped in from mid-field on the twenty-first minute to put Hazelwood ahead 0-7 to 0-4. This was however our last score in the first half and Nenagh, aided by a wind, put up four unanswered points giving them a one point advantage at the half time whistle.

The second-half was a close run affair and followed a similar pattern to the first with Hazelwood dominating the early exchanges only for Nenagh to rally back. Jamie Coughlan was again on song scoring three more points from placed balls. Ger O Gorman scored the point of the game from well inside his own half, two more points from Benji Sheehy and one from Pat Quaid left us 14 points to 11 up with only five minutes to play. True to the quality of their players and their ‘Never say die’ attitude Nenagh rallied back to leave just one point in it. The relief of the final whistle was just reward for the whos effort and skill from no 1 to 22 cuold not be faulted. Henry O Gorman was outstanding in goal as were the full back line who kept out what had been a goal scoring machine in the previous rounds. The work-rate of the half back line was immense and our forwards lethal given the chance. Hopefully we can carry this form through into the final to be played in Mallow at 12 O Clock on Wednesday January 31st against Clonakilty- The Cork Champions. We would like to take this chance to thank all those involved in the West Limerick U 18 Panel who provided us with a tough challenge the previous weekend. Though they ran out winners on the day this tough challenge was just what we needed.

Team and Scorers:
H O Gorman, G Keane, G O Gorman (0-1), S Fitzgibbon , P O Regan, M Whelan, P Cunningham, J O Sullivan (0-1),T Fleming, S Hehir, B. Sheehy (0-3), P Molyneaux( 0-1), A Butler, P Quaid(0-1) J Coughlan (0-7) (0-6 frees) Subs:S Sheehan, P O Sullivan, E Broderick, E Lowe, N Stokes.

Congratulations to the first year ladies basketball blitz who won the County Limerick VEC blitz in Desmond College Today

Limerick Colleges Senior Ladies Football Championship

“Hazelwood reach the Final once again”

Hazelwood College: 4-7
St Josephs Doon : 4-5

A great semi-final played in good conditions in Rathkeale ended with the Dromcollogher side advancing to its fourth in a row. The Hazelwood girls will now meet Abbeyfeale and try to make it four victories in a row.

Hazelwood College had the better of the exchanges in the first half and led 4-3 to 2-2 at half time. Two goals from Bernie Stokes, one from Ciara Meaney, a point from Niamh Greaney and a goal and two points from Joanne O Gorman set the ball rolling for the Drom girls.

Doon fought back well in the second half but never got ahead of the Dromcollogher side. Two points from captain Clodagh Reidy and Joanne O Gorman helped keep Doon at bay with a full time score of 4-7 to 4-5.

Hazelwood Team: S. Kiely, C O Regan, M Galvin, M Geary, S. Enrighth, J Stokes, N Greaney, J O Gorman, J O Leary, E Browne, B Stokes, C Reidy, C Meaney and A Leahy.
Subs: A O Brien, R Mathews, Z O Connell, H Lenihan, M Noonan.

Hazelwood College Win Munster Hurling Quarter Final

Hazelwood College : 4-13
Abbeyfeale: 2-11

Hazelwood College recently met Abbeyfeale in a hard fought Munster B Hurling Final. This match was exceptional both in the standard of Hurling from both sides and in its intensity. The first 10 minutes was end-to-end stuff with both sides exchanging some fine points. Abbeyfeale looked to have some control until Hazelwood burst back with two goals from Pat Quaid before half time. The mid way score was 2-4 to 1-5 in favour of the Dromcollogher side. Hazelwood College dominated in the second half but failed to make this pressure count and with only ten minutes to go had a narrow two point lead. At this point Hazelwood took control with some excellent goals first from Jamie Coughlan, then from Aidan Butler who hit a purple patch scoring 1-4 in the last ten minutes. It was an excellent performance both in terms of skill and effort with 100% given by all players in this fiercely competitive match.

Team and Scorers: H O Gorman, G. Keane, S. Fitzgibbon, D Lane, P O’Regan, G O’Gorman, M. Whelan, J. O’Sullivan (0-1), T Fleming, P Molyneaux((0-1), B. Sheehy (0-1) S. Hehir( 0-3), J Coughlan(1-2), P Quaid (2-0) A Butler(1-5). Subs: J. Nix, E. Broderick, S O Connor, S.Sheehan, P. Cunningham, P.Nolan, N.Stokes, E.Lowe, P.Irwin, D.O’Sullivan

The Leaving Certificate Applied 1 class will be running a first year sports day as part of their physical education task.

Hazelwood College First Years make their mark against Croom

Hazelwood College Dromcollogher: 8-9
Colaiste Chiaran Croom : 3-3

On the 10th November the Hazelwood College first year hurlers took on Colaiste Chiaran Croom in Dromcollogher in what turned out to be a very exciting game. Hazelwood got off to a great start with a point by Paul Madigan followed quickly by a goal and a point from Denis Murphy. Hazelwood continued to cause problems for the Croom defence as Michael Fitzgerald and Ross Egan scored to bring Hazelwoods total to 4:3. However Croom were down but not out of this contest and scored two goals in quick succession to bring themselves back into contention. Jimmy Kiely scored a point for Hazelwood but this was quickly matched by the Croom side. Paul Madigan and Barry Lynch stepped up with two great points pushing Hazelwood further out of Crooms grasp. After that Hazelwood surged ahead with goals from Jimmy Keily, Michael Fitzgerald, Liam O Shaughnessy and Barry Lynch. The final score was Hazelwood 8:9, Croom 3:3.

Hazelwood team: Daniel Egan, Daniel Collins, Martin Fitzgerald, Conor Dillon, Darren Boyce, Danny Mc Carthy, Seanie Callaghan, Liam O Shaughnessy, Paul Madigan, Billy Naughton, Jimmy Kiely, Barry Lynch, Ross Egan, Denis Murphy, Michael Fitzgerald.
Subs: Conor Egan, Seamus Brosnan, Diarmuid Coleman, Patrick Duggan, Sean Morrissey, Sean Murray.

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Munster Colleges Senior Ladies Football

“Clodagh bags five goals as Hazelwood College triumph over the Kerry girls”

Hazelwood College: 6-9
Mount Hawk Tralee: 2-9

Played in Tralee on a very uneven surface, Hazelwood had this game in safe keeping by half time. A brilliant performance from captain Clodagh Reidy , a thorn in the the Mount Hawk defence, Clodagh helped herself to five goals and seven points.

Jamie O Leary opened the scoring with a well taken point from the twenty metre line, Clodagh made it two points to nil only two minutes later. Mount Hawk hit back and were ahead, three points to two, fifteen minutes into the half. Some great play from the half back line and centre field put Hazelwood on top, feeding Clodagh inside which yielded 2 goals and four more points before half time. Jennifer Stokes then found some gaps, weaving her way past seven defenders before scoring a goal on the stroke of half time. Half time score was Hazelwood College 3-6, Mount Hawk 0-5.

Mount Hawk started well in the second half and had a goal and a point on the scoreboard before Hazelwood settled. The teams exchanged two more points each before Clodagh scored her hat-trick. Two more goals from Clodagh and a point from Jennifer settled the game and Mount Hawk had a consolation goal at the end.
Final score: Hazelwoo 6-9, Mount Hawk 2-9

Best on the day for Hazelwood College were Clodagh Reidy, Jennifer Stokes, Mairead Geary, Joanne O Gorman, Sinead Kiely, Marie Galvin and Siobhan Enright.

Hazelwood Team:
S. Keily, B Stokes, M Geary, T Leahy, J Stokes, C O Regan, J O Gorman, S Enright, A Leahy, E Browne, J O Leary, T Hurley, C Reidy, S Browne, Subs: A O Brien, H Lenihan, R Mathews, Z O Connell, V Hartnett

Hazelwood take Munster School Blitz by Storm!!!!!

Two teams from Hazelwood travelled to Drumtarriff , Co. Cork on Wednesday 18th September to compete in the annual Hayes Blitz which involves teams from around the province. Despite the miserable, harsh weather conditions, which made the challenge all the more difficult, both teams were successful.

The senior team were the first to begin the day’s events and fought hard in every match to emerge as group winners. In both of their group matches they faced stiff competition but were clear winners, all the more surprising given the fact the teams has only trained together since September. This promises to be a extremely successful year, based on these early victories.

The Junior girls were on fire and no team could stop the amazing forwards. This is all the more amazing, considering the majority of the team were first years, only in the school a matter of weeks. In both their group matches they proved themselves to be the far stronger opposition, and have gained a reputation of being formidable opponents.

In the Junior final the team encountered their most difficult challenge of the day, a strong and well fancied Waterford team. In a thrilling first half, Hazelwood fought tooth and nail to maintain their slim lead of a solitary point, in a contest that at half time was still all to play for. In the second half the team dug deep and were able to fend off the challenge and to extend their lead.

In conclusion it was a noteworthy day, as both teams excelled against tough opposition, even though it was their first competitive fixture, and this surely promises a glorious year for camogie for Hazelwood in the year to come. A special thanks to Mr Donnelly and John Noonan who tavelled with Ms Herbert and the teams for all their support and encouragement.

Senior Team: Sinead Kiely, Joanne O’ Gorman, Mary O’ Gorman, Mairead Geary, Emma Browne, Marie Galvin, Laura Coleman, Sarah Curtain.

Junior Team: Niamh Cagney, Sarah Moloney, Sarah O’ Sullivan, Elaine Noonan, Annette Lordan, Maire Flangan, Ciara Fitzgibbon, Helen Bradley, Katie Dillane, Katie O’ Leary, Aideen O’ Flynn, Stephaine Barrett, Cora Barrett, Nicola Browne, Breda Larkin, Rachel Sheehan.

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Hazelwood College win first round game.

Hazelwood College: 2-12
Clonakilty: 2-5

Hazelwood College won the first round or the the Munster Vocational Schools championship by 7 points in Mallow last week. It proved to be an exciting game with good hurling from both sides despite strong winds playing havoc with the shooting. For Hazelwood College the first half was all about Jamie Coughlan who scored all of the Dromcollogher sides seveen points. Unfortunatley the combination of conceeding a goal before half time and poor shooting meant that Hazelwood were only two points up at the half time whistle. The second half was all about holding out against a strong Clonakilty assault. Goals by Jamie Coughlan and Seamus Sheehan followed by a well taken point by Padraig Nolan gave Hazelwood a comfortable lead at the end. Best for Hazelwood were Jamie Coughlan, Jimmy O Sullivan, Gavin Keane and Patrick O Regan.

Hazelwood College Team: H O’Gorman, T O’ Flynn, G. Keane, W. Fitzgerald, P. Irwin, P. O’Regan, S O’Connor, J O’Sullivan (0-1), P. Cunningham, J Nix, P Nolan (0-1) D O’Sullivan, S. Sheehan (1-0), J Coughlan (1-10), K Lacey
Subs: T O Sullivan, D Coleman, P Kirwin, C Moxey, B Hannigan, I Carroll, M Brosnan, M Brosnan

1st Year Football Replay – Tied once again.

Hazelwood College 3-8
Colaiste na Trocaire 3-8

Hazelwood College will have to face Rathkeale again in the 1st year Football County VEC Final for the 2005/06 season. The boys from Dromcollogher are lucky to be still in with a chance of the County and Munster double after being outplayed for long periods of the game.

Rathkeale began brightly scoring the opening point followed by further points from frees pushing them into a 4-1 point lead after 10 minutes. However, Kevin Noonan from Hazelwood shot an excellent point to add to Hazelwoods account. Rathkeale were still winning possession around mid-field and kept the Hazelwood backs under pressure. Rathkeale notched up two goals in the last ten minutes of the opening half to lead 2-4 to 0-3 at the break.

Hazelwood showed more urgency at the start of the second half and got themselves back into contention with a goal from Keith Lacey. Rathkeale responded with a goal and restored their 7point advantage. Luckily for Hazelwood this goal was the catalyst for players such as John Barrett and Michael Nolan to stand up and be counted. The comeback started with an expertly taken penalty by John Barrett. Hazelwood tagged on another 3 points to Rathkeales 1 to to reduce the defecit to 2. Then on the verge of injury time Barry Bresnihan kept his composure , rounded the goal keeper and scored a goal. Hazelwood now led by a point. Rathkeale tied up the game with only seconds remaining. Best for Hazelwood on the day were; Brian Noonan, Michael Nolan and Patrick Finn who was playing his first match with the team.

Team: G. Greaney, G Hanly, P Finn, B O Shea, T Shannon, J O Gorman, A Lenihan, J Barrett, P Sheehy, M Nolan, B Bresnihan, K Lacey, G Sexton, K Noonan and M Finn
Subs: B Noonan, C Morrissey, D Mulcahy, R Lenihan, G Hooperm, P Hassett, A Mc Donald, M Whelan and P Jewitt.