The Lions under-14 program has been a great success this year, with Harry Coyne and Mark Sutton having done great work in developing over 25 players in this age-group
Lions under-10’s also had a great game with Moycullen on Saturday which finished honours even. Santa took some time out from his busy schedule to visit after the game and was a big hit with all the Lions and visiting u10's from Moycullen.
This state of the art facility is fantastic modern Gym that will serve us well in the coming years.
Game Reports
u18's Master Class against the Lakers
Lions U18's put in a master class this afternoon beating arch rivals Lakers in a dramatic game.
Lions fully deserved their 8 point win over local rivals Limerick Lakers in the North Munster league. Cian McDonnell was in outstanding form at point guard for Lions, contributing 18 points. Darryl McCormack also played a blinder, scoring a number of vital baskets. Adrian Hickey won the battle of the big forwards along with Sam Halpin, Chris...
u14 Reds - Dominate Local Rivals Lakers on the Double
Lions u14's took on local rivals, Lakers in a home match in the Kerry League on Friday night. After a slow start in which the Lions were miles off the pace, they recovered and in the second half, aided by Luke Ryans 26 points, beat the Lakers comfortably in the end.
Harry Coyne was understandably frustrated by the Lions opening period, where they were missing easy chances, failed to finish off layups and played some poor defense.
After...
U12's win over Celtics
On Saturday Lions under 12’s had a fine win over Celtics B in the North Munster league.
There was some lovely passing and shooting displayed by the Lions boys in this game. Some neat baskets were scored by Colm Moran, Shane Flanagan, Rory McNamara, Jack Coyne, Jazz Penedejito, Cameron Di Benedetto, Aaron McNamara and Sean O’ Brien, and there was great defence played by Paul Clancy, Christian Ryan and Barry Kelleher.
Niall...
u16's put pressure on the Lakers
Lions U16's put up a brave battle but came out second best to Lakers this afternooon.
Lions started the game well with some early scores from Theo Giannopoulis and trailed by only one point after the first quarter. In the second quarter Lions Liam Collins, Luke Ryan and Diarmuid O'Shea got on the scoreboard and kept the Lakers on their toes.
Into the second half the Lakers started to pull away despite good work by Darragh O`Connor and...
U14 Blues battle with Newport
U14 blues were also in action on Friday with a late tip off in a friendly against Newport. This was a good work out for both teams with some nice basketball been played, but Newport in the end emerged as winners.
Brian Murray controlled the game at point, scoring some nice baskets, while also setting up Emmet Gleeson who scored 12 points on the night. Daniel Delaney hustled well throughout the game and made some good turnovers and shot well. Jason...
u12's lose plate but Top the League
A fine group of players, coaches and supporters made the long trip to Kenmare on Saturday morning for the under-12 Kerry plate semi-final.
In an exciting incident-packed encounter Lions cruelly lost by a single point. The Lions boys were ahead early on but a series of very dubious foul calls on star-player Jack Coyne broke their momentum and Kenmare turned the tables to run up a 10 point lead.
Lions fought back bravely with...
Club News
5 out of 6 with the U18's in Master Class!
It was a fantastic week for Limerick Lions with the club winning 5 out of 6 games played at various age-levels. Pride of place goes to the under-18s with an 8 point win over local rivals Limerick Lakers in the North Munster league.
Next weekend is another very busy one with the big event being the under-12 Kerry league division-2 final. Lions host...
Thank You Bag Packers
To all those you helped on Sunday.
Thank You for Giving your time on Sunday at the Bag Packing event, we raised some badly needed funds to keep the Club running.
Eagles v Belfast Star on Saturday Feb 27th
Next home game is Saturday 27th of Feb at the UL Arena, tickets on sale through club coaches.
Cup Semi-Finals and Bag Packing!
Next weekend is another very busy one with Lions under-12s travelling to Kenmare for a Kerry plate semi-final on Saturday; if successful there will be a big day out in Killarney on the following day for the final.
Lions under-14’s and 16’s host St Pauls on Sunday in the Kerry league. Lions Seniors host Newport in the Limerick senior league on Wednesday...
Limerick Lions Bag Packing Fundraiser
Limerick Lions Bag Packing Fundraiser will be held on Sunday Feb 28th from 11:00am to 6pm at Dunnes Stores Childers Road.
Volunteers Needed! Please Support! Contact Jim Cullen
Lions Basketball goes from Strength to Strength
It was another great weekend for Lions juvenile teams. Lions under-12s had a big win over St Bridgets in the quarter-final of the Kerry plate. Lions u14 A-team dug deep to win a tricky away match to New Inn in the North Munster league.
Lions u14 B-team also took on New Inn and were strong in the first quarter, Though New Inn came out winners in...

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St. Clements College
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