France Coming To Dublin For Eurobasket Qualifier In November
Ireland has been drawn in Group E alongside World Number 7 France, Israel and Latvia for the upcoming FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, which begin in November. Ireland was the 8th seed for the draw in Switzerland yesterday, leaving them with the difficult task of qualifying for the tournament, which takes place in Germany, Greece, Italy and the Czech Republic …
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Basketball Ireland Launch Women In Basketball Strategy 2023-2027
Basketball Ireland has released its 5 Year Women In Basketball Strategy 2023-2027, identifying four key areas of development. Included are plans to implement a bespoke mentorship programme for female coaches and officials, while also offering training and support for women and girls who wish to take on or maintain a leadership position within the sport. Basketball Ireland will continue removing …
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“It’s More Than Just Basketball; You’re Coaching The Person Not The Sport” – Erin Bracken
In this episode of the Her Sport Show, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin Bracken, a true powerhouse in the world of basketball. Erin, a remarkable player and coach, shared with us her incredible journey through the game, from coaching men’s teams to reigniting her love for playing. Erin’s journey began when she was just nine years …
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Breanna Stewart Breaks WNBA Single-Season Scoring Record
New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart made history in the WNBA by breaking the single-season scoring record. Stewart’s incredible feat was achieved as she contributed 40 points to secure a narrow 94-93 victory over the Dallas Wings. This achievement elevated her total points to 885 in just 38 games, surpassing the previous record set by Diana Taurasi, who scored 860 points …
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Basketball Ireland Provides Clarity To Rules Around Shorts To Help Ease Period Concerns
Basketball Ireland has provided clarity to rules around shorts ahead of the new 2023/24 season, which means that dark coloured shorts can be worn alongside a team’s designated ‘light’ playing kit, with a view towards easing period concerns for those involved in the sport. Teams have traditionally worn predominantly a light colour as their away uniform and a dark colour …
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Breanna Stewart Makes WNBA History
On Sunday, August 13th, New York Liberty power forward, Breanna Stewart (28), became the first player in a season to score 40 points in three WNBA games. The record setting game in New York saw Stewart score 42 points against the Indiana Fever. The points were accompanied by six rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. HERSTORY 🔥🔥🔥@breannastewart is …
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Ireland stage dramatic comeback to win friendly with Austria 73-67
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Grace Fisher
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August 13, 2023
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Basketball
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Aine O'Connor, Alexia Allesch, Anja Knoflach, Anna Boruta, Basketball Austria, Basketball Ireland, Bettina Kunz, Bridget Herlihy, Christopher O'Shea, Edel Thornton, Ella O'Donnell, Enya Maguire, Gandy Malou-Mamel, Hannah Thornton, Ireland Austria friendly, Ireland v Austria friendly, James Weldon, Kate Hickey, Lauryn Homan, Mia Furlong, Michaela Wildbacher, Michelle Clarke, Nina Krisper, Petra Pammer, Rebekka Kalaydjiev, Sara Solyom, Sigrid Koizar, Simone Sill, Sorcha Tiernan
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Ireland’s women secured a dramatic 73-67 friendly win over Austria, following a 4th quarter comeback, having trailed for the majority of the contest at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. Bridget Herlihy excelled for James Weldon’s side, with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while captain Edel Thornton and Sorcha Tiernan also played key roles in the victory, scoring 14 points apiece. …
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Ireland Head Coach Weldon Names 16-Woman Squad For Home Friendly Against Austria
Ireland head coach James Weldon has included three uncapped players in a 16-strong squad for this weekend’s international friendly with Austria at the National Basketball Arena. Annaliese Murphy (The Address UCC Glanmire), Lauryn Homan (Brunell BC) and Gandy Malou-Mamel (Gill St. Bernard’s) are all in line for international debuts. Limerick teenager, Malou-Mamel (18), recently committed to play at the University …
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Ireland Reach FIBA U20 Women’s European Championships Quarter-Finals
Ireland are through to the quarter-finals of the FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship, following a hard-fought 67-64 win over tournament hosts Romania on Sunday. University of Galway Mystics player Hazel Finn exemplified the defensive determination amongst the team with 10 steals, to go along with her 18 points. Sarah Hickey also shone with her all-round game, picking up nine rebounds, …
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UConn Women’s Basketball Adds Irish Forward Gandy Malou-Mamel To Class Of 2025
Ireland 6-foot-5 forward Gandy Malou-Mamel announced that she will be joining the UConn women’s basketball program for the Class of 2025. Malou-Mamel took to social media to express her excitement: “Thank you to Coach Auriemma and the staff of UConn for seeing my potential and presenting me with this opportunity,” Malou-Mamel said. “Ten months ago, the idea of playing basketball …
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