Kieran Shannon: Neptune-Demons and the right to be the kings of Cork

Anatomy of a basketball rivalry like no other: “Jim,” Cody roared to Dineen who could only grit his teeth, “ye might be champions of Ireland, but we’re f***ing champions of Cork!” 

RIVALS: Burgerlands Ray Smith trying to get by Tim McCarthy Team Britvic during the national cup final at Neptune Stadium on 20/01/85.

‘The Neptune-Demons rivalry is peerless in Irish basketball and it delivered yet again on Saturday evening with an overtime classic.

We were treated to a chaotic, entertaining game that was as good an advertisement for Irish basketball as anyone could hope for. Big personalities delivered, all in front of a packed house.