Category Archives: Basketball

St. Mary’s Men Score their Way to Cup Final over KCYMS

St. Mary’s Men Score their Way to Cup Final over KCYMS

Division one men’s Cup Semi-final St. Mary’s v K. C.Y.M.S It was a three point shootout to match no other on Saturday when St. Mary’s hosted K.C.Y.M.S. in the division one men’s cup semi-final at Castleisland Community Centre. By: Liz Galwey PRO No less than 23 three pointers were scored in the game which went… Read more…

Basketballers to Celebrate Outside Tom McCarthy’s at 6pm

Basketballers to Celebrate Outside Tom McCarthy’s at 6pm

With almost every parish in this locality represented on today’s NICC National Women’s Cup winning, St. Mary’s Basketball Team there should be a great welcome home this evening at 6pm. Back in Town at 6pm The Cup winning team will be back in town and outside Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar at Angelus time. They’re hoping… Read more…

Good Luck to St. Mary’s Ladies Today

Good Luck to St. Mary’s Ladies Today

St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s senior ladies will step on court for one of the biggest encounters in their sporting lives at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght later on today. There they will contest the NICC Women’s Cup final. Tip-Off at Noon The girls face Dublin side Killester in the decider and the game will… Read more…

St. Mary’s Ladies in High Noon National Cup Final

St. Mary’s Ladies in High Noon National Cup Final

A spectacular team performance by St. Mary’s senior ladies has ensured them a place in the NICC women’s cup final at the end of this month. By Liz Galwey PRO It was announced on Tuesday that the Hula Hoops NICC Women’s National Cup Final between Killester and St Mary’s Castleisland would be played in Session… Read more…

Founder Thanks all 48th. Blitz Success Contributors

Founder Thanks all 48th. Blitz Success Contributors

On behalf of the chairman, secretary and committee of St Mary’s Basketball Club, I would like to sincerely thank those people who helped to ensure the success of the 48th annual Christmas Blitz. There are so many people involved that it is not possible to name them all individually. Continued Generosity Firstly, sincere and special… Read more…

Another Successful Blitz Wrapped Up

Another Successful Blitz Wrapped Up

St. Mary’s Basketball Club has, after five days, wrapped up yet another successful tournament. By Liz Galwey PRO Special awards were presented to Tommy O’Mahony in recognition of his success with the Irish U-U-18 women’s team and also to Adam Donoghue and Lorraine Scanlon for their football achievements during the year. Local Derby for Premier… Read more…

The First Blitz: A Tribute to ‘The Duke’ by ‘The Legend’

The First Blitz: A Tribute to ‘The Duke’ by ‘The Legend’

In my early childhood years I was practically a feral child. My days were spent either on the bank of the River Maine with my fishing rod or out at the crack of dawn snaring rabbits. By Mikie O’Connor I loved being free in the countryside and I loved nature. After the Intermediate Exam Results… Read more…

St. Mary’s Release Details of 48th Annual ‘Christmas Blitz’

St. Mary’s Release Details of 48th Annual ‘Christmas Blitz’

St. Mary’s Basketball Club is ready for the tip-off of its 48th annual ‘Christmas Blitz’ on St. Stephen’s Day. The much anticipated programme hit the shelves on Wednesday, December 6th. Club Chairman, Maurice Casey says that this year saw an increase in entries and that players are being attracted to the event in huge numbers.… Read more…

St. Mary’s Basketball Club News

St. Mary’s Basketball Club News

U-18 Boys Division 1 St. Mary’s V KCYMS in Castleisland Community Centre. St. Mary’s U-18 boys started strong and took a 13 points to four lead early on but this was short lived as Killorglin side KCYMS regrouped during a timeout and came out focused and on track denying the home side any opportunity to… Read more…

Thrillers and High Scoring Games the Order for St. Mary’s

Thrillers and High Scoring Games the Order for St. Mary’s

U-12 Boys Division 1 St. Mary’s v KCYMS – A Thriller  A thriller of a game took place in Castleisland on Wednesday of last week between St. Mary’s and KCYMS U-12 Boys Division One. By Liz Galwey, PRO. The home team had a strong opening quarter; they were accurate and consistent with both Killian Dennehy… Read more…

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Category Archives: Basketball

St. Mary’s Men Score their Way to Cup Final over KCYMS

St. Mary’s Men Score their Way to Cup Final over KCYMS

Division one men’s Cup Semi-final St. Mary’s v K. C.Y.M.S It was a three point shootout to match no other on Saturday when St. Mary’s hosted K.C.Y.M.S. in the division one men’s cup semi-final at Castleisland Community Centre. By: Liz Galwey PRO No less than 23 three pointers were scored in the game which went… Read more…

Basketballers to Celebrate Outside Tom McCarthy’s at 6pm

Basketballers to Celebrate Outside Tom McCarthy’s at 6pm

With almost every parish in this locality represented on today’s NICC National Women’s Cup winning, St. Mary’s Basketball Team there should be a great welcome home this evening at 6pm. Back in Town at 6pm The Cup winning team will be back in town and outside Tom McCarthy’s Central Bar at Angelus time. They’re hoping… Read more…

Good Luck to St. Mary’s Ladies Today

Good Luck to St. Mary’s Ladies Today

St. Mary’s Basketball Club’s senior ladies will step on court for one of the biggest encounters in their sporting lives at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght later on today. There they will contest the NICC Women’s Cup final. Tip-Off at Noon The girls face Dublin side Killester in the decider and the game will… Read more…

St. Mary’s Ladies in High Noon National Cup Final

St. Mary’s Ladies in High Noon National Cup Final

A spectacular team performance by St. Mary’s senior ladies has ensured them a place in the NICC women’s cup final at the end of this month. By Liz Galwey PRO It was announced on Tuesday that the Hula Hoops NICC Women’s National Cup Final between Killester and St Mary’s Castleisland would be played in Session… Read more…

Founder Thanks all 48th. Blitz Success Contributors

Founder Thanks all 48th. Blitz Success Contributors

On behalf of the chairman, secretary and committee of St Mary’s Basketball Club, I would like to sincerely thank those people who helped to ensure the success of the 48th annual Christmas Blitz. There are so many people involved that it is not possible to name them all individually. Continued Generosity Firstly, sincere and special… Read more…

Another Successful Blitz Wrapped Up

Another Successful Blitz Wrapped Up

St. Mary’s Basketball Club has, after five days, wrapped up yet another successful tournament. By Liz Galwey PRO Special awards were presented to Tommy O’Mahony in recognition of his success with the Irish U-U-18 women’s team and also to Adam Donoghue and Lorraine Scanlon for their football achievements during the year. Local Derby for Premier… Read more…

The First Blitz: A Tribute to ‘The Duke’ by ‘The Legend’

The First Blitz: A Tribute to ‘The Duke’ by ‘The Legend’

In my early childhood years I was practically a feral child. My days were spent either on the bank of the River Maine with my fishing rod or out at the crack of dawn snaring rabbits. By Mikie O’Connor I loved being free in the countryside and I loved nature. After the Intermediate Exam Results… Read more…

St. Mary’s Release Details of 48th Annual ‘Christmas Blitz’

St. Mary’s Release Details of 48th Annual ‘Christmas Blitz’

St. Mary’s Basketball Club is ready for the tip-off of its 48th annual ‘Christmas Blitz’ on St. Stephen’s Day. The much anticipated programme hit the shelves on Wednesday, December 6th. Club Chairman, Maurice Casey says that this year saw an increase in entries and that players are being attracted to the event in huge numbers.… Read more…

St. Mary’s Basketball Club News

St. Mary’s Basketball Club News

U-18 Boys Division 1 St. Mary’s V KCYMS in Castleisland Community Centre. St. Mary’s U-18 boys started strong and took a 13 points to four lead early on but this was short lived as Killorglin side KCYMS regrouped during a timeout and came out focused and on track denying the home side any opportunity to… Read more…

Thrillers and High Scoring Games the Order for St. Mary’s

Thrillers and High Scoring Games the Order for St. Mary’s

U-12 Boys Division 1 St. Mary’s v KCYMS – A Thriller  A thriller of a game took place in Castleisland on Wednesday of last week between St. Mary’s and KCYMS U-12 Boys Division One. By Liz Galwey, PRO. The home team had a strong opening quarter; they were accurate and consistent with both Killian Dennehy… Read more…

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