St. Mary’s to Stage Hoops 4 Hospice on Saturday from 8am

St. Mary’s to Stage Hoops 4 Hospice on Saturday from 8am

St. Mary’s Basketball Club will host ‘Hoops 4 Hospice’ a 12 hour fundraising basketball marathon in memory of club member Joanne Walmsley, RIP. on Saturday October 12th from 8am at Castleisland Community Centre. Joanne, who lost her battle with cancer on March 7th this year, was well known locally and nationally as an impressive player…

Team Tom McCarthy’s St. Mary’s Announce Season Schedule

Team Tom McCarthy’s St. Mary’s Announce Season Schedule

St. Mary’s Basketball Club has announced details of the upcoming Ladies National League schedule for the months ahead. The first game of the season will be away when the squad will meet Portlaoise Panthers in Portlaoise on September 28th with tip of set for 7pm. Another Road Trip Another road trip beckons the following week…

Shane Óg Nets 22 as U-16 Boys Progress to Cup Semi-Final

Shane Óg Nets 22 as U-16 Boys Progress to Cup Semi-Final

The St. Mary’s Basketball Club U-16 boys progressed to the semi final of their cup competition following a win over Tralee Imperials at the weekend. By: Liz Galwey, PRO The first quarter was close with the visitors leading by a single point at the break. The early part of the second quarter was similar and…

Too Late for Team Tom’s to Close the Gap

Too Late for Team Tom’s to Close the Gap

Team Tom McCarthy’s St. Mary’s suffered a loss to Limerick Celtics last evening. By Liz Galwey, PRO The Castleisland side led by a point at the end of the first quarter. Team captain Lorraine Scanlon netted 11 of the 16 points scored but a poor second period saw them trail by 11 at the interval.…

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.…

Paudie Retraces his 2006 Team Steps as 2017 Assistant Coach

Paudie Retraces his 2006 Team Steps as 2017 Assistant Coach

In 2006, St. Mary’s Basketball Club member, Paudie Fleming had the honour of playing for his country in the European championships when he lined out with the Irish U-16 team. In preparation for the championships Ireland played England twice over a weekend, both games were hosted by the St. Mary’s club in Castleisland. Top Scorer…