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The FloMAX Liffey Celtics team and Ger O’Leary celebrate with the Paudie O'Connor Cup 19/1/2025

S Conor Meany on basketball: Dynamite Dasher delivers on the biggest stage

The focus has mainly been on Paul Dick and Kason Harrell this year, but this Killester are so much more than that and are deserving champions.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61

Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61

Maree remain one of the top contenders but if the off-court issues seep onto the court, that could change in a heartbeat.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

Conor Meany on basketball: Demons rout Killorglin, women's title down to wire

S Conor Meany on basketball: Demons rout Killorglin, women's title down to wire

The title chase between Killester and Liffey Celtics has gone to the final day.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Conor Meaney on basketball: Glanmire dominate Liffey Celtics to dent visitors' title hopes

S Conor Meaney on basketball: Glanmire dominate Liffey Celtics to dent visitors' title hopes

Elsewhere, Killorglin top Neptune with impressive 89-79 victory.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Conor Meany: Tillman brings more thrills on the Demons rollercoaster

S Conor Meany: Tillman brings more thrills on the Demons rollercoaster

A short-handed Demons team went to Dublin knowing they had to beat a struggling St Vincent’s team to get off the foot of the Southern Conference.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Catalyst Fr Mathews v Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell - Basketball Ireland Paudie O'Connor National Cup Final

Conor Meany: Locals spice up Brunell, Tillman a hit for Demons

Brunell’s first Women's National Cup title was delivered in style on Sunday as they put in a brilliant offensive performance to overcome Fr Matthews.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Conor Meany: Plenty for Demons to work on for cup decider

Conor Meany: Plenty for Demons to work on for cup decider

Brunell stay top after a battling win.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Conor Meany on basketball: Neptune-Demons a brilliant advertisement for Irish game

S Conor Meany on basketball: Neptune-Demons a brilliant advertisement for Irish game

Neptune showed grit to win a chaotic derby on Leeside.

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Basketball: Conor Meany's round-up of weekend action

Basketball: Conor Meany's round-up of weekend action

Demons beaten by Warriors and plenty more around the leagues.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Scannell's UCC Glanmire celebrate back-to-back Superleague titles

Scannell's UCC Glanmire celebrate back-to-back Superleague titles

Superleague Basketball talking points from the weekend

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023