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Kieran Shannon: Claire Melia left comfort zone and has soared higher than any other Irish basketball player

In Baxi's Ferrol's EuroCup semi-final first leg victory over Lyon, Claire Melia gave what has been called the greatest ever performance by an Irish basketball player. 
Kieran Shannon: Claire Melia left comfort zone and has soared higher than any other Irish basketball player

UNFAZED: 25-year-old Claire Melia from Monasterevin has led Baxi Ferrol to the EuroCup final against Villeneuve. Picture: Fiba

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025 - 06:30
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She actually ended up taking Conor Meaney’s advice, a Matt Damon to his Ben Affleck.

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