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Neptune surge past NUIG Maree into cup final
Neptune got the job done in front of their own fans as they cruised past a brave NUIG Maree side that simply lacked the firepower to compete in the end. Emmet Ryan reports from Neptune Stadium There was plenty of space for both sides to operate early in this one as Cian Heaphy set the […]
The tightest league in Europe just got tighter
Any run of results would guarantee chaos in the Irish Super League. It was going to take something special to make things absolutely bonkers at the mid-point of the season and we got just that. Emmet Ryan on how December to Dismember is living up to its billing It began in rather drab fashion. Templeogue […]
Irish basketball gears up for December to Dismember
No it’s not a long forgotten terrible WWE Pay Per View but rather the extraordinary run of fixtures facing one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. Emmet Ryan on why the Irish men’s Super League merits your attention over the next month, no matter where you are watching As things stand in Ireland, just […]
The beat goes on
The last of our missives from the Kingdom sees Emmet Ryan return to Tralee during the run-in to the Irish Super League race as the unexpected league leaders faced a stern test from relegation battlers Neptune Saturday and Sunday see two huge games for the Tralee Warriors but that’s pretty much the norm. Every time […]
Cup campaigns are the hottest flings
Cup basketball brings the rawest emotions to the fore, Emmet Ryan witnessed that first hand on Saturday night. A league season, particularly in one of those rare leagues where the post-season is a secondary concern, is all about emotional balance. Sure there are some particularly high and low points but by and large it’s a […]
LIVE: UCD Marian vs Neptune
Watch BiE’s live coverage from the Irish Cup first round as UCD Marian host Neptune in Dublin. The first of the two-leg match up sees two recent champions look to begin another magical cup run. We have live video coverage throughout. There won’t be running commentary but Emmet Ryan will have regular analysis during all […]
VIDEO: Preview of UCD Marian vs Neptune
There’s just under an hour until UCD Marian take on Neptune in the Irish Cup, live on BiE. Emmet Ryan is on site in Belfield to give his quick preview of what to expect.
Sharpening up on the Westside
BiE’s editor headed to Ireland’s National Basketball Arena in Tallaght for a double-header in the nation’s top flight. He found four teams still getting in gear during the second round of the regular season. It’s a sprint. Make no mistake of that. The Irish season may take close to six months to complete but an […]
LIVE: Dublin Inter vs Neptune and Killester vs UCD Marian
We…are…live and with big time thanks to Basketball Ireland and TG4 who are allowing us to carry this stream. It’s a double-header of free live basketball on BiE courtesy of Basketball Ireland’s stream. The action tips off at 15.00 CET (2pm Irish time) with Dublin Inter vs Neptune in a re-match of last year’s shocking […]
Free live basketball this Sunday because we love you
Greetings BiE readers, it’s time for some good news. This Sunday BallinEurope will be carrying Basketball Ireland’s stream of two Irish men’s Premier League games. At 2pm local/3pm CET we’ll carry coverage of Dublin Inter vs Neptune, a repeat of last year’s cup semi-final where Inter pulled off a huge upset to knock out the […]
Preston Ross claims the Iron Throne
Given Game of Thrones is partly shot around Belfast, it seems reasonable enough for Basketball Ireland to go all iron throne with Preston Ross of UCD Marian in this promo. The double-header in the national arena sees Dublin Inter take on Neptune before reigning league champs Killester battle UCD Marian.
Irish Basketball 2013/14 fixtures announced
Basketball Ireland has released its fixtures for the upcoming 2013/14 season. Here are the highlights. This season marks a notable expansion for Irish Basketball. The men’s Superleague has been re-branded as the Premier League to mark expansion to the top flight and a formalising of the promotion and relegation system. A total of 10 teams […]