Donaghy skips trip to steel Tigers

KIERAN DONAGHY has decided to give the All-Star tour to Dubai a skip and make himself available for Irish basketball’s showpiece, on Sunday week, when Tralee’s Abrakebabra Tigers will be bidding to wrest the National Cup from UCC Demons.

Donaghy, hero of Kerry’s victory over Mayo in last year’s All-Ireland football final, was a stand-out for the Vodafone All-Stars trip to Dubai, but, after Tigers had beaten St. Vincent’s to qualify for the final of the National Cup, on Sunday, there was always a chance that he would make himself available for the final.

He informed a delighted Tigers’ coach, Dave Falvey of his decision on Wednesday.