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First Years in Munster Semi-Final

Hazelwood College 1-9
Scoil Ruain, Killenaule 1-7

Last week Hazelwood College qualified for the Munster Semi-Final in the first year football by overcoming Killenaule in Rathkeale last Wednesday. Hazelwood started brightly and led 1-2 to no score after 5 minutes. Barry Bresnihan had scored an opportunist goal after good work by John Barrett. Further points by Kevin Noonan and Michael Noonan saw Hazelwood lead by one point at half time. The defence more than played their part in the opening half time with John O’ Gorman an inspiration at half back.

Hazelwood came under pressure for the opening 10 minutes of the second half but goalie Patrick Jewitt and Brian Noonan at full back were heroic in their defence of the goal. Killenaule led by one point with ten minutes of the match remaining but Dromcollogher responded by playing great football and scored a further three points to ease to victory. Barry Bresnihan and Michael Nolan were amongst the scorers.

Team: Patrick Jewitt, Donal O’ Callaghan, Brian Noonan, Ben o’ Shea, John O’ Gorman, Keith Lacey, Andrew Lenihan, Paddy Sheehy, John Barrett, Darren Mulcahy, Michael Finn, Michael Nolan, Gearoid Sexton, Kevin Noonan, Barry Bresnihan

Subs: Gary Hanley, Paddy Hassett, Gearoid Naughton, Andrew McCourt, Alex McDonald, Richard Lenihen, Sean O’ Riordan, Sean Watson, Tadhg Shannon

Hazelwood’s Munster Vec Handball News

CJ Fitzpatrick retained his U16’s singles title last week and he continues in his quest to retain his All Ireland title that he won last year.

CJ Fitzpatrick and Pat Quaid were successful in the U18’s doubles on a score line of 17-3

Pat Quaid was unfortunately defeated in the final of the u18’s single after a hard fought game. The score line finished on 16-2

In the U16’s doubles Paudi O’ Shea and Seamus Sheehan Went down narrowly in their final to Boherbue of Cork.

Limerick Senior Girls Football

“Hazelwood’s three in a Row”

Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher 2-13
Doon Convent,Doon 3-5

Played in Croom recently, Hazelwood College defeated a strong Doon side for the third year and are the proud holders of the Senior Trophy. Playing against a strong breeze in the first half, Hazelwood defended very well throughout this period and held Doon to six scores. Lizzie Costello(2), Joanne O’ Gorman(1) and Jen Stokes(1) recorded four great points leaving the half time score Hazelwood 0-4, Doon 2-4.

Turning with the breeze at their backs, the Drom girls took on Doon and had the game turned around fifteen minutes into the half. Two cracking goals from Clodagh Reidy and Lisa Molyneux set up the victory and with more points coming from Joanne O’ Gorman(2) , Clodagh Reidy(2), Jen Stokes(1) and a free from Lizzy Costello the game was never in doubt. Doon hit back briefly with a goal and a point but three more scores from Clodagh Reidy (2) and Lisa Molyneux (1) the game was in the bag. Doon missed a very late penalty which was the last kick of the game.

Best for Hazelwood on the day were M. Buckley, C. Reidy, L. Molyneux, N. Greaney, J. Stokes, L. Costello and J. O’ Gorman.

John Philips refereed the game well and Timmy Woulfe presented the cup to Captain Siobhan Lehane who commented on the great lively sporting game of football.

Scorers for Drom were: C. Reidy 1-4, L. Molyneux 1-1, J. O’ Gorman 0-3, J.
Stokes 0-2, and Lizzy Costello 0-3

Hazelwood College Team: Sinead Kiely, Mairead Greaney, Magaret Buckley, Maria Galvin, Siobhan Lehane (Capt), Sinead O’ Connor, Trish Leahy, Jennifer Stokes, Joanne O’ Gorman, Clodagh Reidy, Siobhan Enright, Lizzie Costello, Emma Brown, Lisa Molyneux, Maria Ide Debhal

Subs used: Niamh Greaney, Vickie Hartnett, Jamie O’ Leary

Other subs: Lorraine O’ Sullivan, Martina Matthews, Bernie Stokes, Stephanie Brown, Aoife Leahy, Mary O’ Gorman

Co. Limerick V.E.C – Senior Ladies Football Final

“Seven in a row for Hazelwood College”

Hazelwood College 7-9.
Desmond College Newcastlewest 1-1

In a one-sided game played in Dromcollogher, Hazelwood College easily accounted for “rivals” Newcastlewest and captain Martina Matthews lifted the trophy for Dromcollogher for the eight time in the nine year history of this competition.

Within seven minutes of the start Clodagh Reidy had lobbed the Desmond goalie twice for 2 great goals which put Hazelwood into overdrive mode. A point from Lisa Molyneaux followed quickly and a bad kick out from the Desmond goalie saw Clodagh pounce on the ball to set up a hatrick. Goals from Jennifer Stokes and Jamie O’ Sulllivan followed by a well taken point from Lizzie Costello put Hazelwood College well ahead before Desmond College registered their first point from play. Before the referee, Pat O’ Byrne blew for halftime Jamie O’ Leary, Joanne O’ Gorman and Lisa Molyneaux pointed three beautiful scores. The score at halftime was Hazelwood College 5-5 Desmond College 0-1

Within two minutes of the restart Clodagh Reidy (2) and Maria DeBhal (1) had further points before Clodagh forced the Desmond goalie to make the save of the game. Lisa Molyneaux pointed fifteen minutes into the second half before Desmond converted a penalty in the 16th minute. Two more scores from Janice O’ Leary and Maria DeBhal closed the scoring for Hazelwood leaving it 7-9 to 1-1 on the final whistle

Best for Hazelwood on the day were Clodagh Reidy, Jennifer Stokes, Joanne O’ Gorman, Emma Brown, Maria Galvin, Niamh Greany, Lisa Molyneaux and Lizzie Costello.

Mike Nash, secretary of Co. Limerick V.E.C Cumann Luthcleas Gael presented the trophy to captain Martine Matthews who thanked Desmond College for a good sporting game.

Scorers for Hazelwood College:
Clodagh Reidy 3-2, Jamie O’ Leary 2-1, Maria Debhal 1-1, Lisa Molyneaux)-3, Jennifer stokes 1-0, Joanne O’ Gorman 0-1 and Lizzie Costello 0-1

Hazelwood College team: Sinead Kiely, Mary O’ Gorman, Martina Matthews (Capt), Maria Galvin, Niamh Greaney, Sinead O’ Connor, Trish Leahy, Jennifer Stokes, Joanne O’ Gorman, Clodagh Reidy, Maria Debhal, Lizzie Costello,Emma Brown, Lisa Molyneaux, Jamie O’ Leary

Subs Used: Stephanie Brown, Miriam Noonan and Aoife Leahy

Other Subs: Siobhan Enright, Vickie Hartnett, Mairead Geary, Lorraine O’ Sullivan, Sarah Curtin and Bernie Stokes

Hazelwood Seniors Win Co. Final

Hazelwood College 4-9
Desmond College 1-5

The Hazelwood under 18’s finished their year on a high note with a good win
over Desmond College in the Limerick Vocational Schools hurling final on
Monday last.

Michael Boyce opened the scoring with a massive point from midfield within two minutes. Hazelwood then withstood a strong period of pressure and were 3 points to 2 down with ten minutes to go in the first half. It was then the game swung in our favour with two great goals from Jimmy O’ Sullivan and Henry O’ Gorman. In the second half, with the aid of the breeze, we were never in danger. Despite a late comeback by Desmond College, we were always comfortable, thanks to two late goals from Jimmy O’ Sullivan and the prolific Benji Sheehy among others.

Team and Scorers
P. Quaid, K. Mcgill, N. Irwin, G. Keane, G. O’ Gorman, K. Murphy, T. Fleming, C. Morrissey, M. Boyce (0-1), B. Sheehy (0-7, 5 frees), K. Cunningham, D. McCarthy (0-1, 65), H. O’ Gorman (1-0), J. O’ Sullivan (3-0), S. Hehir

Subs
M. Whelan, J. Fitzgibbon, S. Fitzgibbon, C. Condon, P. O’ Regan, J. Ryan, J. Coughlan, T. Cotter, A. Leahy

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Senior Camogie

On Monday we played Rathkeale who challenged us all through the first half of our game. At half time we were in the lead by only one point. We knew we needed the first score to get in top in the second half. This was delivered by Laura Coleman who scored the first goal for Hazelwood. This was followed closely by a cracker of a goal from Mary O’ Gorman and then there was no stopping the rest of the team who together delivered 5 points. Our Goalie saved not only the day but many shots which ended the game at Hazelwood 2:5 to 2 points to Rathkeale.

Thursday showed not only a beautiful day in the sky but a beautiful day on the pitch for Hazelwood college camogie team. Up against Croom, it wasn’t going to be easy and the first half reflected that. Hazelwood were down by a goal at half time but struggled to get possession in the first half and Croom really shone in their performance. From the beginning of the second half Hazelwood took control of the game and early goal from Sinead Kiely picked up their spirit. There was no turning back after that and Hazelwood came out on top with a second goal from Mairead Geary and a third from Mary O’ Gorman. The defence played exceptionally well in the second half and Croom only managed to score one point. Again excellent saves from Mary Galvin who was well protected by full back Sarah Curtin. Who alongside Niamh O’ Brien and Emma Brown defended well? The remainder of the scores came from Joanne O’ Gorman who also had a great game. Well done to Hazelwood senior camogie team

The team was as follows:
Marion Geary (Capt), Marie Galvin, Elaine Noonan, Sarah Curtin, Niamh O’ Brien, Laura Coleman, Emma Browne, Siobhan Enright, Clodagh Geary, Mairead Geary, Joanne O’ Gorman, Claire O’ Regan, Ciara Meany, Sinead Kiely, Mary O’ Gorman. Subs on the day were Marguerite Guiry and Lisa Molynaeux.

Hazelwood in Munster Final

Hazelwood College will contest the Munster Vocational Schools A hurling final in Feenagh this Friday, the 10th of February at 1 o’clock. Their opponents will be Borriskane of Tipperary are a team with a long tradition in this competition. Hazelwood, though have earned the right the be here following great victories over the likes of Clonakilty, Kinsale and a highly fancied Coachford in the semi-final. All support on the day would be greatly appreciated.

“Hazelwood College on course for Semi-Final spot after second great victory”

Hazelwood College ;: 10-4
Rathmore : 2-5

In this game Hazelwood College were never under pressure and took control early on. Jen Stokes put down the marker with a great run from centre field before shooting from 25 meters out into the back of the net. Clodagh Reidy was on fire in this game and put three goals and a point on to the scoresheet, two of these goals coming in the first half. Lizzie Costello showed her class with a goal in each half. The half time score was Hazelwood 5-2, Rathmore 0-2.

Five more goals followed in the second half, two of which came from the boot of Joanne O Gorman and Jen Stokes was on the march again. Rathmore did manage some late scores but this match was over well before the final whistle.

Hazelwood College Team: S Kiely, M Mathews, M Buckley, M Geary, S Lehane, S O Connor, P Leahy, J Stokes(2-0), J O Gorman (2-1), L Costello(2-1), M De Bhal, B Stokes, S Enright(1-1), C Reidy (3-1), L Molyneaux. Subs: J O Leary, A Leahy, N Greaney, M O Gorman, M Galvin, L O Sullivan, V Hartnett, .

Hazelwood will now play Castleisland in their final group game on Wednesday.

“Hazelwood College on course for after great victory”

Hazelwood College : 5-3
Doon: :2-6

This game was played on a heavy pitch in Dromcollogher. Doon got off to a flying start scoring two goals and a point in the first seven minutes. The Hazelwood girls came back strongly and by half time had scored a goal from Clodagh Reidy and two great points from play from Jennifer Stokes. The half time score was Doon 2-1, Hazelwood 1-2.

Settling early in the second half Lisa Molyneaux came to life in the left corner and rattled the net twice to put the Hazelwood girls in a confident mood. Clodagh Reidy followed up with another goal and a point, while Ber Stokes who came on as a sub, scored a cracker of a goal seven minutes from time. Doon scored a further five points in this half, three of which came late in the game. The final score was Hazelwood 5-3, Doon 2-6.

Hazelwood College Team: S. Kiely, M Galvin, M Buckley, M Geqary, S Lehane, S O Connor, P Leahy, J Stokes, J O Gorman, L Costello, S Enright, M De Bhal, V Hartnett, C Reidy, L Molyneaux (capt) Subs: B Stokes, A Leahy, M O Gorman, S Browne, J O Leary, N Greaney and L O Sulllivan.

Picture taken at the recent county semi final against Doon CBS involving our first year hurlers

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