Brunell score 100 against Fr Mathews to win Paudie O’Connor National Cup

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell won the club’s first InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor National Cup title, defeating fellow-Cork side Catalyst Fr. Mathews 100-84. Captain Edel Thornton was awarded the MVP with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and five turnovers, but there were multiple standout performers for the victors, including American Jayla Johnson, 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Lauren Homan, 23 …

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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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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 stage dramatic comeback to win friendly with Austria 73-67

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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The Address UCC Glanmire are back-to-back MissQuote.ie Super League Champions

The Address UCC Glanmire have been crowned MissQuote.ie Super League champions for the second year in succession. Mark Scannell’s side continued an incredible regular season run by beating Ulster University 90-67 to ensure the trophy remains on Leeside.   Khiarica Rasheed and Brittany Byrd stamped their class on the occasion by combining for 42 points, including 7 of the opening …

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