Limerick Celtics win on Domino's Super League debut

Lead Image Credit: Pat Shanahan Photography

Limerick Celtics made the best possible start to life in the Domino’s Men’s Super League, defeating Ballincollig 88-87 on their top flight debut. Finn Hughes jump shot in the final 16 seconds secured victory in front of a packed UL Arena. A three attempt by Ballincollig’s Adrian O’Sullivan rimmed out and Tony Hehir’s side secured victory.

Head coach Hehir said: “Delighted to get the win against a very experienced and talented Ballincollig team. The atmosphere in UL Arena was electric and our Celtics fans really brought the best out of lads in the closing minutes to take the win in our first ever Domino’s Men’s Super League game for Limerick Celtics.” 

The returning Abdul Wurie and AJ Williams had 21 and 18 points respectively for Limerick Celtics, while their new American Austin Rotroff posted 20 points and 14 rebounds for the victors. Latrell Jossell top scored for Ballincollig on 23 points.

Clutch from Finn Hughes to lock in Limerick Celtics' first Domino's Men's Super League win against Cork giants Ballincollig! 🔒

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— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) October 5, 2025

 Limerick Celtics player Ruairí Cronin celebrates his sides win against Ballincollig, Image Credit: Pat Shanahan Photography

Defending Domino’s Super League champions UCC Demons defeated Energywise Ireland Neptune 115-105 on Friday night. Demons’ new American Shariff Black scored 25 points in their win. (Read full game report here)

 UCC Demons player Daryl Cuff celebrates in their game against Energywise Ireland Neptune

The Kerry derby went in favour of Flexachem KCYMS, defeating Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 83-76 at Killorglin Sports Complex.

The home side had a 15 point advantage, 44-29 at half-time, but Garvey’s Tralee Warriors got within five, 50-45, midway through the third quarter following Jordan Perkins’ three.

Ireland international Jordan Blount was instrumental in the win, hitting a game-high 26 points, along with 13 rebounds, with eight points in the final quarter to steer his team home.

Flexachem KCYMS head coach Declan Wall stated: “Great to get the win in the derby game versus our neighbours. We played well defensively tonight for long periods, which paved the way for the win. A nice spread of scoring from the guys as well, which is something we want to have this year too. A lot of things to work on still for next week away to Demons - which is the ultimate test - but a positive night to get off the mark.” 

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors new American Irshaad Hunte had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a fine debut. 

There were two Dublin derbies on the opening night, UCD Marian eased to a 101-79 success over Griffith College Éanna. Tanner Graham and Mihael Linde with 20 points apiece for Marian, while Ireland international Sean Jenkins hit 25 for Éanna.

UCD Marian head coach Ioannis Liapakis said: “We’re delighted with the result and especially with our performance. We’re very young and completely new team and to be able to win one of the most experienced teams in the league at the opening game of the season it’s huge.We can’t be more proud of our players for the maturity and consistency they showed tonight.

The second Dublin derby saw last season’s National Cup champions and Domino’s Men’s Super League playoff finalists Killester pick up an 85-71 road success at St. Vincent’s. Robert Braswell scored 29 points, while Josh Wilson contributed 23 in his first competitive game for Killester, since his switch from Griffith College Éanna.

Belfast Star, who are back under the stewardship of Adrian Fulton once more had a comfortable 107-71 victory over EJ Sligo All-Stars.

Americans Shane Bell and Roger Wilson led the charge for Belfast Star, Bell hit a hefty 38 points, while Wilson had 25 points and 13 rebounds and their head coach Adrian Fulton praised their impact. “Good start for us. Couldn’t have asked much more from the team. It’s only one game, but we competed really well on the boards despite giving up some size, which is encouraging. It was an excellent team effort, but our two young Americans deserve great credit for the way they performed on their Super League debuts”, Fulton stated.

Domino’s Men’s Super League Results

Friday 4^th October

UCC Demons 115-105 Energywise Ireland Neptune

Saturday 4^th October

Belfast Star 107-71 EJ Sligo All-Stars

Limerick Celtics 88-87 Ballincollig

UCD Marian 101-79 Griffith College Éanna

Flexachem KCYMS 83-76 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors

St. Vincent’s 71-85 Killester