Limerick Lions basketball club had a huge turn-out for the much-anticipated return to training of all teams in St Clements College gym from last weekend. Coaches were very encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by all players for the new season. Kerry league and North-Munster league fixtures will be decided in the coming weeks with the first games starting at the end of the month.

New members are still very welcome, especially at under-8, under-10 and under-12. All Lions teams train in the fabulous facilities at St Clements college and Sunday training times for each squad are as follows:-  u8s/u10s: 10 to 11am,  u12s: 12:30 to 2pm,  u14s: 11am to 12:30pm,  u16s: 2 to 3:30pm,  u18s: 3:30 to 5pm. Mid-week juvenile training times are as follows:- u14s: Fridays 7 to 8:30pm,   u16s: Wednesdays 8 to 9pm,  u18s: Wednesdays 9 to 10pm. Seniors will train Monday nights 9 to 10pm and Friday nights 8:30 to 10pm.  

The picture shows Lions talented under-12 squad of whom great things are expected this season. For more information contact Brendan at 087 6296109 or visit www.limericklions.com.

Limerick Lions are recruiting new players at all age levels for the upcoming season. We are a well Established Club, currently All Ireland u14 Champions.

We have Highly Experienced Coaches, ultra Modern Facilities, Top Class Competitions, Fun Activities, Strong Club Structure, Basketball Irl Registered and are Fully Insured.

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Last Sunday was a very proud day for Limerick Lions basketball club as our under-14 team coached by Harry Coyne and Mark Sutton won a first All-Ireland title for the club.

The All-Ireland tournament took place last week-end in Neptune Stadium Cork with regional league winners from all over the country coming together to battle it out for national titles. After the pool stages on Saturday morning Lions ended up in the division-3 competition. In a keenly contested semi-final on Saturday evening Lions came out on top against Castlecomer of Kilkenny in a game in which they were down by 11 points after the first quarter. However the Lions boys came storming back to lead at the half and pushed on to win by 48 to 38. Team-captain Luke Ryan had the game of his life in this one, scorching the Kilkenny boys for 33 points.

The Lions boys then travelled down to Cork on Sunday for a much-anticipated final against Dunshaughlin of Meath who looked impressive in their semi-final win against Portarlington Kestrels. After another slow start the Lions boys had their noses in front by one at the half. As in the semi-final, the Lions blitzed their opponents in the second half with swift passing, fast breaks and neat lay-ups to beat Dunshaughlin by 46 to 30 and claim an All-Ireland title for the Lions. Shane McNamara had his best game of the year at point-guard while forward Diarmuid O’Shea was also on top-form. Though very closely marked in this game, Luke Ryan came up with the goods as usual to top-score with 16 points. Ian Coates also got some crucial scores and Aaron Madden was a powerhouse under the boards. A key factor in the Lions win was their superior fitness and this was a tribute to coaches Harry Coyne, Mark Sutton and the entire squad. The All-Ireland winning squad was as follows: Luke Ryan (captain), Diarmuid O’Shea, Shane McNamara, Ian Coates, Aaron Madden, Michael Hickey, Cian Collins, Matt Sutton, Eoin Fahey, Conor Cullen, Emmet Gleeson, Sean Moran, Emmet Ryan, Brian Murray and Brian Spillane.

Limerick Lions basketball club held a thoroughly enjoyable club awards day at St Clements college gym on Sunday last. Shooting competitions for all ages was followed by awards ceremonies for North Munster and Kerry League honours and club player of the year awards. The club awards were generously sponsored by “Dave Barry Cleaning Services” and “J&G Cosgrave Transport” and UL Eagles star Stephen King was on hand to present the awards.

The Lions under-14s received winner’s shield and medals for the North-Munster league and the under-12s received runners-up medals for the Kerry league. 

Most Improved Player awards were received by Eramis Yohanes and Iarlaith Caffrey (under-10), Aaron McNamara (under-12), Emmet Gleeson (under-14A), Sean Moran (under-14B), Cillian Fahey (under-16), Sam Halpin (U18) and Patrice Desamais (senior). Most Valuable Player awards were received by Scott Bridges (under-8), Kevin Dowling (u10), Colm Moran (under-12), Luke Ryan and Diarmuid O’Shea (under-14A), Matt Sutton (U14B), Theo Giannopoulos (under-16), Cian McDonnell (under-18) and Diarmuid O’Donovan (senior). The club-man of the year award was won by under-18 player Darryl McCormack and the coach-of-the year award was presented to under-18 coach Diarmuid (DOD) O’Donovan. Congratulations to all awards winners.

The final action of the current season takes place this weekend when Harry Coyne’s under-14s represent the North-Munster league in the All-Ireland under-14 boys tournament in Neptune stadium, Cork. The Lions boys will be hoping to finish off what has already been a great season for the Lions club by scooping an All-Ireland title.

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