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Marian go Greek to dismantle battered Belfast
This was a masterclass from the Greek school of coaching as Ioannis Liapakis saw his UCD Marian side tear high flying Belfast Star apart in the Irish cup semi finals. Emmet Ryan reports from a terrible beauty in the Mardyke. He’s listed at 6 foot, that’s more than debatable, but at 16 years of age […]
Third time’s the charm as Brunell finally make the breakthrough
Brunell knew all about semi finals and the pain of defeat at the hands of a team from cross city but on Friday on Leeside, they proved they were ready to be the big dogs in Cork and go for all the glory as they progress to the Irish women’s cup final. Emmet Ryan reports […]
Don’t make Dee Proby angry
Templeogue maintained their perfect start to the season in the Irish men’s super league in a weird game that saw one man get angry at himself, and score a lot, then get angry at the fans, and score some more. Emmet Ryan with his belated update on the latest Irish action So, fun fact, I […]
Back on the road again
The Irish champions looked sharp in moments but there was quite the early season vibe to UCD Marian’s win over DCU Saints. Emmet Ryan on the return of the Irish hoops season There were a few noticeable changes as UCD Marian returned to the floor as Irish champions for the first time in 40 years. […]
The calm before the storm
With six different sides claiming the six trophies across Irish men’s and women’s basketball last season, there was a surprising calm at the season launch this month. Emmet Ryan on how the friendly faces hid the potential for another season of insanity on the court for Irish hoops DCU Mercy’s dramatic one point win over […]
The big green monster
He’s 6’10”, 225lbs, a consensus top 10 recruit in his position, but all he really wants right now is a spice bag. Aidan Harris Igiehon is the biggest Irish prospect in history and he’s got the NBA in his sights. BallinEurope returns from its summer recess with a bang as Emmet Ryan sat down with […]
Pat Burke – There and back again
Pat Burke stands alone as the only Irish born player in NBA history. Emmet Ryan sat down with the former Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns big man to talk about his adventures in Europe with Panathinaikos, his fondness for Felipe Reyes, playing under Mike D’Antoni, and how he learned a lot about himself by realising […]
UCD Marian survive the wildest possible ride
After the wildest season in living memory, it all came down to one game added on to the end of the season. Killester and UCD Marian had survived the road here but it was all going to be for nought for one. Emmet Ryan on how UCD Marian emerged to win the Irish men’s Superleague. […]
LIVE: Moycullen vs UCD Marian
BallinEurope is streaming Moycullen vs UCD Marian in a crucial clash in the Irish men’s Superleague. A win for UCD could secure the title depending on results elsewhere. Defeat for the visitors would similarly have massive implications for the title race. The stream will appear in this post shortly before tip off at 7pm Irish […]
A new game for Corselli
The exams are different, so is the practice, and she has to coach some of her team mates in her spare time. It’s been quite the change of life for Tiffany Corselli but she’s looking to make the most of her time in Ireland when she takes the floor for DCU Mercy in the Irish […]
The hunter becomes the hunted
UCD Marian has spent most of their history as a club playing the role of plucky underdog. This season they’ve got a huge target on their back. On Saturday the Dublin club goes for its first Irish cup title since 2011. Emmet Ryan sat down with two of their veterans as they look ahead to […]
It’s Zalgiris but not the one you were expecting
This Saturday morning will see Zalgiris go for glory in a cup final. Not a huge shock but this isn’t the Kaunas club, instead it’s Leixlip Zalgiris who are taking the floor. Emmet Ryan on the big named club making waves in Ireland Once a tiny rural village in Co. Kildare with around 2,000 people […]