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Valiant Lakers fall short at semi-final stage

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National League Division 1 Semi-Final
DBS Éanna 95
Scotts Lakers 78
(Dublin)

The Scotts Lakers' Super League dreams are on ice for another season at least after they fell to a valiant defeat at the hands of DBS Éanna in Dublin on Saturday.

The visiting Lakers actually led at the half-time break but in the end Éanna's strength in depth showed and they eventually pulled away to win by 17. The margin was not an accurate reflection of the game as a whole and the Killarney lads can hold their heads high despite ultimately coming up short against very strong opposition.

For the second game in succession, Dutch forward Papito Hersisia provided the Lakers' main scoring threat and he finished up with an impressive tally of 36 points. Team captain Mark Greene chipped in with 17 points while American guard Seán O'Brien added 11.

Éanna, who finished first in the Northern Conference with an almost perfect 22-1 record, got big contributions from Josh Wilson (25), Neil Lynch (22) and Stefan Zecevic (21) on the day. 24 hours later, they were crowned Division 1 champions and gained automatic promotion to the Super League when they defeated Ballincollig 73-67 in WIT.

The Lakers' focus will now turn to the end of season League Cup competition which tips off this Saturday. They will have home advantage for their Round 1 game against LYIT Donegal and also for their quarter-final tie should they advance. That last eight fixture versus either IT Carlow or Ulster University will also take place this weekend, on Sunday afternoon with the time to be confirmed later in the week.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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