Limerick Celtics defeat Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 64-55 to win Division 1 National Cup

Limerick Celtics defeated defending champions Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 64-55 to win the InsureMyHouse.ie Women’s Division One National Cup for the first time. After a scoreless opening two and a half minutes, the side’s exchanged threes, Samantha Coleman’s basket matched by Emily Smyth moments later. Sophia Widmeyer put Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 7-6 up with four minutes gone, but after …

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Killester still in fight for Super League title after 81-78 win over Liffey Celtics

Pyrobel Killester ensured they remain well in contention for this season’s MissQuote.ie Super League crown after they dug out an 81-78 home victory over fellow contenders FloMAX Liffey Celtics on Saturday. Both sides were looking to bounce back swiftly from their InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor National Cup elimination the previous week and it was the Claire Melia-inspired Dubliners who returned to …

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Brunell, Fr. Mathews book slots in Paudie O’Connor Cup final

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell defeated defending InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor Cup champions Pyrobel Killester 92-78, to reach their first Cup final since 2019. It will be a Cork derby in the decider, with Catalyst Fr. Mathews reaching their first ever Paudie O’Connor Cup final following a 71-67 win over FloMAX Liffey Celtics.   In the first semi-final at Neptune Stadium, Catalyst …

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Ambitious Plan Revealed For €35 Million Upgrade Of National Basketball Arena

Basketball Ireland has announced ambitious plans for a €35m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena, with planning permission submitted and a proposed start date for construction in 2025. The new multi-sport and multi-use arena will double its current capacity from 1,600 to 3,300. The proposed works are expected to take 18 months and be completed in time for the start …

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Killester and Liffey Celtics tied in 2nd as Brunell tops MissQuote.ie Super League

Pyrobel Killester ensured they remain very much in the shake-up for this season’s MissQuote.ie Super League crown after they recorded a convincing 81-59 victory away to Catalyst Fr.Mathews on Saturday evening. American Keowa Walters notched up 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Claire Melia also made her presence felt for the Dubliners with 17 points and 15 rebounds as they …

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Brunell remain at top of MissQuote.ie Super League after 85-84 win over Fr Mathews

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell Head Coach, Liam Culloty hailed the resilience of his side as they clinched a thrilling 85-84 comeback win over Fr Mathews to remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League. Shannon Brady and Ariel Johnson proved quite a handful for Brunell under the posts in Saturday’s Cork derby in Fr Mathews Arena, mopping up a total of …

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MissQuote.ie Super League: Brunell inflict first defeat of season on Liffey Celtics

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell managed to steady the ship in the face of a second-half revival by FloMAX Liffey Celtics to clinch a 78-74 point victory, inflicting on Karl Kilbride’s team their first defeat in this season’s MissQuote.ie Super League in Gurranabraher Credit Union Arena on Sunday. The home side opened up a nine-point advantage by the close of the …

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Liffey Celtics narrowly remain unbeaten in MissQuote.ie Super League

Karl Kilbride’s FloMAX Liffey Celtics were made to scrap tooth and nail for Saturday’s 84-75 point triumph over Catalyst Fr. Mathews in Leixlip, as they coughed up an 18-point advantage to trail by three at the break. Yet some superb inside work by Alexandra Navarette, who emerged the game’s top scorer on 26 points, together with timely three-pointers from Kate …

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Ireland suffer 100-48 defeat to France in opening EuroBasket qualifier

Ireland lost 100-48 to France in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers opener at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday. Ireland put it up to their illustrious opponents, who are 7th in FIBA world rankings, trailing by just a point at the end of the first quarter. A commanding second quarter put France in control of proceedings and they never looked …

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Ireland Squad Finalised For FIBA Women’s EuroBasket Qualifier Against Top Ranked France

Ireland head coach James Weldon could hand FIBA Women’s EuroBasket debuts to three players when France visits the National Basketball Arena for the opening game of their qualifying campaign, live on TG4 this Sunday. Guards Jessica Scannell and Kate Hickey, along with forward Lauryn Homan are included in his final 12-women squad. It's officially @EuroBasketWomen gameweek 😁 Tickets remain available …

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