Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

10 November 2024; The Ireland team stand for the national anthems before the FIBA Women's Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship qualifier match between Ireland and Israel at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia. Photo by Oksana Dzadan/Sportsfile

Basketball Ireland will fulfil fixture with Israel

Basketball Ireland has decided that the Irish women's team will fulfill their EuroBasket qualification fixtures against Israel later this year.

Basketball • 08 Aug

Ireland consider withdrawing following draw with Israel

Basketball Ireland have issued a statement expressing concern over the ongoing crisis in Gaza, as they consider withdrawing from the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers after being drawn in a group with Israel

Basketball • 24 Jul

Michael Bree is the new man in charge of Ireland

Updated Bree appointed head coach of Irish men's team

Former captain Michael Bree has been appointed the new head coach of the Ireland senior men's basketball team.

Basketball • 01 Jul

Keenan was Ireland head coach for six years

Keenan steps down as Ireland men's head coach

Mark Keenan's decision to step down after six years in the role came after a meeting with Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan and Deirdre Brennan, chairperson of the elite performance committee (EPC).

Basketball • 24 Apr

Ireland's Jordan Blount in action against Swutzerland

Swiss defeat ends Ireland's qualification hopes

Ireland were beaten 85-54 by Group A winners Switzerland on Thursday in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European pre-qualifiers fixture in Fribourg.

Basketball • 20 Feb

Claire Melia in action for Ireland against France

Ireland beaten by 101 points in qualifier with France

Ireland were defeated 125-24 by Olympic silver medallists France in Chalon Sur Saône on Thursday in Group E of FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers.

Basketball • 06 Feb

John Carroll has announced his Ireland retirement

Ireland captain Carroll announces retirement

Ireland captain John Carroll has confirmed his retirement from international basketball with immediate effect, while nine-year veteran Lorcan Murphy has also decided to call time on his career in the green vest.

Basketball • 28 Feb 24

Basketball Ireland had earlier issued a statement, saying that there was 'no legitimate reason' for Meta to take the action they did

Basketball Ireland's Instagram page deleted 'in error'

Meta has confirmed that Basketball Ireland's Instagram page has now been restored, saying that "the account was removed in error".

Basketball • 19 Feb 24

Israel celebrate their victory over Ireland in Riga

Report due on any sanctions over Ireland-Israel match

FIBA has said it will wait on a commissioner report before deciding if any disciplinary action will be taken in the wake of Ireland's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier against Israel on Thursday.

Basketball • 09 Feb 24

Ireland will play Israel in Riga, Latvia

Ireland prepare to play Israel in EuroBasket qualifier

Basketball Ireland have said refusing to play their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier against Israel would be "ruinous" after head coach James Weldon named his squad for Thursday's fixture.

Basketball • 05 Feb 24

Mark Keenan: 'I'm absolutely delighted to be back'

Mark Keenan reappointed Ireland men's head coach

Ireland men's head coach Mark Keenan has agreed to remain in his role for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifying campaign, which begins with an away tie against Kosovo next month.

Basketball • 25 Jan 24

Ireland are scheduled to play Israel in February

Protest planned over basketball fixture against Israel

The Irish Sport for Palestine group will hold a protest outside the National Basketball Arena in Dublin on Sunday after heavily criticising Basketball Ireland's decision to fulfil their fixture against Israel in a FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 qualifier next month.

Basketball • 19 Jan 24

Neal Quinn, Sean Flood, Taiwo Badmus and Sam Alajiki celebrate Ireland's victory. Credit: Inpho

Ireland rally for comeback victory over Luxembourg

Ireland dug deep to secure a dramatic come-from-behind 79-76 win over Luxembourg and secure second spot in Group G of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers.

Basketball • 05 Aug 23

It's been a challenging 16 months for grassroots basketball

Frustration grows as juvenile basketball in purgatory

There is increasing frustration among the grassroots basketball fraternity at the current guidance from Sport Ireland, which has caused confusion and uncertainty around juvenile games.

Basketball • 02 Nov 21

The new season is scheduled to commence in September

Covid-19 claims basketball season in Ireland

The coronavirus pandemic, and the restrictions that have come with it, have forced Basketball Ireland to call time on the 2020-21 season.

Basketball • 03 Feb 21

Basketball Ireland wants matches to resume in March

FIBA backs Basketball Ireland's 'return to play' plan

FIBA Europe, the sport's European administrators, have written to the Irish government to give their backing to Basketball Ireland's 'Return to Play' plan, which would see training resume in February and matches begin the following month.

Basketball • 10 Dec 20

O'Byrne: Basketball has been 'treated unfairly'

Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O'Byrne said that the sport had been "treated unfairly" by the authorities who "didn't trust" them to run off their games safely in the wake of today's decision to cancel the 2020-21 Men's Super League and Division One seasons.

Basketball • 28 Nov 20

Basketball Ireland has welcomed more clarity around the latest Covid-19 restrictions

Basketball Ireland welcomes clarity around restrictions

Irish basketball players will be able to train and play competitive matches after receiving clarification around the latest changes to Covid-19 restrictions.

Basketball • 21 Aug 20

The season has reverted to its traditional October start

One-off conference format for new Super League season

Basketball Ireland has confirmed a new, once-off format for the upcoming Men's Super League and National Division 1 seasons, with both competitions now split into conferences, north and south, beginning on the weekend of 17/18 October.

Basketball • 01 Jul 20

'We know you are keen to get back on to a court, but any steps to do so must be taken with due diligence'

Basketball Ireland sets pre-season training return date

Basketball Ireland has announced that teams can begin pre-season training from 20 July, subject to Government guidelines.

Other sport • 13 Jun 20

Delaney Blaylock was the top player in the men's Super League

Belfast Star trio honoured at Basketball awards

Belfast Star have swept the top three awards in the men's game at the Basketball Ireland Annual Awards, which were announced on Thursday.

Basketball • 09 Apr 20

'This is not a contest. I'm a basketball fan'

Quinn calls on Basketball Ireland and FAI to avoid row

FAI interim deputy CEO Niall Quinn has called on Basketball Ireland to speak to Irish soccer's governing body after they questioned the Government's financial rescue package for the FAI

Soccer • 05 Feb 20

The FAI were saved by a government financial rescue package

Basketball Ireland claim 'double standards' for FAI

Basketball Ireland have questioned the Government's financial rescue package for the FAI, and are seeking an early post-election meeting to address issues over funding and administration.

Soccer • 04 Feb 20

Basketball round-up: Maree off to a flyer

The Basketball Ireland Women's Super League got underway with a bang on Saturday evening with one of the big results of the weekend seeing newly-promoted Maree make history by winning their first ever Women's Super League game.

Basketball • 29 Sep 19

Kieran Donaghy celebrates as Tralee Warriors are crowned Men's Super League champions

Tralee Warriors crowned Men's Super League champions

After a rollercoaster of a ride through the Men's Super League 2018/19 season, Garvey's Tralee Warriors were finally crowned champions at their home court this evening.

Basketball • 24 Mar 19