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St Paul’s coach Fleming picks up top Basketball Ireland award

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James Fleming is presented with the Division 1 Coach of the Year award.

Utility Trust St Paul’s coach James Fleming was named as the Basketball Ireland Division 1 Women’s Coach of the Year at an awards function in Dublin on Saturday.

Fleming led St Paul’s to the Southern Conference title and the MissQuote.ie Division 1 title, which brought with it promotion to the Super League. They defeated Swords Thunder in that promotion decider in Tallaght with a superb display of basketball, eventually winning on a 71-48 scoreline.

The Killarney side also reached the final of the League Trophy.

A drill down into the details shows an unbeaten home league record, the best offence and defence in the league, and just one loss in the entire Division 1 season.

Having won multiple Coach of the Month awards, it was perhaps only fitting that Fleming should be presented with the ultimate accolade.

The Killarney native is currently plotting ahead of the 2024/25 Super League campaign, which will see Paul’s competing against the biggest clubs in the country.

Meanwhile, Jillian Hayes, Deora Marsh, Sheila Gillick and Tony Burke were inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame, while Donal Walsh, Ger Tarrant and Kitty and John Glavin were honoured with a Presidents' Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Clifford brothers to test their game against golf’s elite

Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open. The […]

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Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open.

The Fossa brothers will join stars including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald at The K Club next month.
The Pro-Am takes place on Wednesday, September 3, ahead of the main tournament from September 4–7.
Also confirmed for the Pro-Am are Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher, rugby star Josh van der Flier and former rugby internationals Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic.

The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
He also featured for Athletic’s senior team and earned a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad, where he impressed in international friendlies.
Doolan will now train with the Kerry FC first team and play with the club’s Under 20 Academy side. His signing is another boost for the club’s commitment to developing local talent.
Speaking after the move, Luke said: “I’m delighted to have this chance with Kerry FC and I’m looking forward to working with the team. I’m grateful to Colin Healy for the opportunity and I’m excited to play in front of the Kerry supporters.”
First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
Kerry FC CEO Billy Dennehy said: “Luke’s journey is similar to many young players who previously had no League of Ireland pathway in Kerry. His progress is a credit to Killarney Athletic and his coaches. We look forward to helping him develop further at the club.”

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