2023/24 InsureMyVan.ie Super League and InsureMyVan.ie Division One fixtures announced

The InsureMyVan.ie Super League and InsureMyVan.ie Division One fixtures have been confirmed for the 2023/24 season.

Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig at MTU open the defence of their InsureMyVan.ie Super League crown with a Cork derby against Energywise Ireland Neptune on Saturday, September 30^th. The sides split their South Conference series last season, with the combined winning margin of just 5 points over the two games forecasting another tight encounter on basketballireland.tv.

“Bringing silverware back to Ballincollig was a massive achievement considering it was only our 2nd season competing at InsureMyVan.ie Super League level,” said player/coach Ciaran O’Sullivan. “Our focus has shifted to continue building as we look to integrate the new players in our squad. Playing out of MTU is also very exciting for our group and we look forward to contesting a fierce Cork derby against Energywise Ireland Neptune on opening night,” said O’Sullivan.

Beaten InsureMyVan.ie Super League finalists University of Galway Maree will look a little different when they take to the court for the first time against newly promoted Ulster University at the Kingfisher Arena. The InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup winners are adjusting to life without former head coach Charlie Crowley and leading scorer from last season Jarret Haines.

In the North Conference, 2022/23 table toppers Griffith College Éanna welcome EJ Sligo All-Stars to Coláiste Éanna, Belfast Star are at home to St. Vincents and Templeogue play host to Pyrobel Killester.

Two South Conference matchups make up the remainder of opening night. Garvey’s Tralee Warriors aim to bounce back from missing the playoffs last season, starting against Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen) and the division’s other Kerry based team, Killorglin KCYMS entertain UCC Demons.

InsureMyVan.ie Division One

Titans Basketball Club make the return to the InsureMyVan.ie Division One in 2023/24, no doubt adding to what proved to be the most unpredictable league in Irish basketball a year ago.

First to make the trip to Knocknacarra will be Limerick Sport Eagles, who agonisingly missed out on promotion to the InsureMyVan.ie Super League at the hands of Ulster University in April. Team North West and Drogheda Wolves will be first to tip-off in ATU on September 30^th in their North Conference tie. Recently relegated UCD Marian make the short journey to Coláiste Bríd to face Abbey Seals Dublin Lions, with another Dublin derby between Moy Tolka Rovers and Mater Private Malahide rounding off conference play.

SETU Waterford Vikings host Limerick Celtics and SETU Carlow entertain Scotts Lakers Killarney in the scheduled South Conference ties. The sole cross conference fixture on opening weekend will see Portlaoise Panthers welcome Killarney Cougars to St. Mary’s Hall.