Ireland has been selected to host the Under 18 Women’s European Basketball Championships in 2017 it has been revealed today. The news was announced by FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and has been met with great excitement by Basketball Ireland and members of the Irish basketball community, as it is the first time Ireland has hosted an underage European … [Read more...] about Ireland unveiled as host of major European Basketball Championships in 2017
European Championships
Keane 21st in European Championships
Bryan Keane battled to a 21st place finish at the European Championships in Geneva on Saturday 11th July, finishing in a time of 1:57:27. Keane admitted to a poor swim which resulted in the leading pack opening up a gap and pulling away throughout the 40 kilometre bike leg. Keane found himself in the second chase pack which also contained the world number 1, Javier Gomez of … [Read more...] about Keane 21st in European Championships
Dublin teenager takes Silver Medal at European Wakeboarding Championships
David O’Caoimh, 16, from Killiney, has just returned from the EA (Europe/ Africa) Wakeboard Championships in Fagersta, Sweden where he delivered an outstanding performance and won the Silver Medal in the Junior Men division (age 15-19). There were 17 countries represented in this category and 29 athletes. David has been wakeboarding for 6 years having taken up water-skiing at … [Read more...] about Dublin teenager takes Silver Medal at European Wakeboarding Championships