Team Tom McCarthy’s overcame the challenge of U. L. Huskies in Castleisland on Friday last in their Garvey’s SuperValu home game. By Liz Galwey, PRO The home team controlled of the game from the tip-off, netting their first score just 40 seconds in. Their defence was excellent and they held Huskies to just eight points…
Team Tom McCarthy’s suffered a loss at the weekend when they hosted Portlaoise Panthers in a Garvey’s SuperValu home game. By: Liz Galwey, PRO As expected it was a close game with little more than the minimum separating the sides for the most part. However, it was a low scoring game during which both sides…
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…
A great team performance got Team Tom McCarthy’s over the line when they travelled to the midlands at the weekend to play Portlaoise Panthers in the quarter final of the women’s division one league cup. By: Liz Galwey PRO Denise Dunlea opened the scoring with a three for the St. Mary’s side and several fast…
Home Venue for U-18 Girls St. Mary’s U-18 girls will contest the quarter final of the National Cup on this Sunday, December 9th. By Liz Galwey, PRO They have the advantage of home venue when they meet WIT Wildcats who are coached by Cordal man, Tommy O’Mahony. Coached Ireland O’Mahony coached the Ireland U-18 squad…
Team Tom McCarthy’s suffered a loss on the road at the weekend when their opponents, Maree, proved to be by far the stronger side. By Liz Galwey, PRO The Castleisland side had expected it to be a game which would challenge them as the Galway team has some high profile players and the Kerry side…
It’s 49th annual Blitz Time It’s that time of the year again! By Liz Galwey, PRO St. Mary’s Basketball Club is now taking entries for the 49th annual Christmas Blitz. Closing date for team entries is October 31st. Contact Donal O’Connor, tournament director on 087 6984941 or call to Murphy Sports or email: stmarysbball@hotmail.com for…
Denise Dunlea from Scartaglin was honoured at the weekend and presented with the Basketball Ireland Division 1 Ladies U-23 Player of the Year Award. Denise who plays with Team Tom McCarthy’s /St Mary’s was nominated for this award in April by Basketball Ireland along with three players from other clubs. All the clubs which participated in…
There is yet another Team Tom McCarthy’s following in the footsteps of the honour laden Soccer and ladies Basketball teams sponsored by the famous Castleisland, town centre pub. Altruism is the driving force behind this team and their challenge is as big and daunting as anything their stable-mates ever faced. “Like all good ideas, it was a…
Tom McCarthy’s / St Mary’s 2: 55 Points – St Joseph’s Athea: 48 Points On Sunday, March 9th in the ‘Pres Gym’ in Killarney, Tom McCarthy’s / St. Mary’s 2 played St. Joseph’s Athea in a thrilling county basketball final in front of a large crowd. In a tightly fought contest, it was clear that…
