Dynamic Kieran Donaghy fires St Brendan’s to basketball glory

St Brendan’s (Tralee) 78 Leixlip Nemunas 60: Kerry footballer Kieran Donaghy delivered one of the finest performances seen at the National Basketball Arena to help St Brendan’s win the inaugural Men’s Intermediate National Cup.

Donaghy became the first player in the history of finals weekend to complete a treble double, finishing with 26 rebounds, 18 points and 12 assists.

The game began in a welter of excitement with the Kildare side exposing Brendan’s at the post and Andrius Urnikis landing consecutive baskets.