Joe Naughton elected, Seamas Donnelly returnred to Basketball Ireland Board at AGM

Joe Naughton is the newest member of the Board of Basketball Ireland, while current Chairperson Prof. Seamas Donnelly has been returned at the Basketball Ireland AGM, which took place at the Osprey Hotel in Naas on Saturday (23rd May). 

Naughton, who has been actively involved in basketball in Galway since the early 1980s, contributing in a wide range of roles including player, coach, referee, and administrator, fills the place vacated by Susan Johnston, who withdrew from the election process ahead of the meeting. Basketball Ireland chairperson, Prof. Seamas Donnelly, said: “I’d like to congratulate Joe on his election to the Board. Joe has contributed an enormous amount to the basketball community for the last four decades and I am looking forward to working with him in this latest capacity.”

 Members take in the presentation of Basketball Ireland's Chairperson of the Board, Prof. Seamas Donnelly. 

With no challenger emerging following the closure of the nomination phase, incumbent Basketball Ireland President Margaret Miley was ratified for a second term in the position, while a new constitution was confirmed by voting members during the course of the Annual General Meeting. 

Speaking at the AGM, Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan said: "I'd like to extend my congratulations to Joe (Naughton) and Margaret (Miley). Joe's expertise and experience within our game will prove invaluable as we endeavour to grow the sport and reach a new audience, while the importance of ratifying a new constitution shouldn't be under estimated. I'm delighted with the progress throughout all levels of Basketball Ireland highlighted in our latest annual report and I am looking forward to further strides in 2026 and beyond."

You can read the Basketball Ireland Annual Report 2025/26 here.