Castleisland Blitz: ‘That is the purest form of sport, what it is all about’

The numbers are staggering: 174 games across five days split between two venues. 140 teams, 1,670 players; 22 sponsors, 24 competitions,  with 10at national school, four underage and 10 at adult level

PURE SPORT: St Mary's Castleisland will host its 52nd Basketball blitz this week. Pic: Domnick Walsh

A few years ago, an old video emerged online showcasing the St Mary’s Basketball Blitz in all of its glory.

The 1999 U17 final featured an exhibition by a 16-year-old Irish international. 24 years later, Kieran Donaghy was still there lording it around the Castleisland hall.