Irish Deaf Sports Association

Ladies Ireland Deaf Basketball Trails #2
8th November 2010

Click here to view the poster for trial.

Trial will be in Poppintree Sports Centre, Dublin, on Saturday 13th November from 11am to 1.00pm. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Ladies Ireland Deaf Basketball Trials #1
20th October 2010

Click here to view the poster for trial.

Trial will be in Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, Blackditch Road, Dublin 10, from 1pm to 3.30pm.
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World 1st U21 Basketball Championship
23rd August 2010

Ireland Under 21 Basketball Team participated in the 1st U21 World Basketball Championships in Poland, this appearance was a first for the Irish Deaf Sports Association! The team trained four times a week under Paul O Callaghan and Orla Dempsey however nothing could have prepared us for the high standard at the World Championships.

With Sweden, Russia and Belarus in our group, we were facing a tough tournament, with possibly large scoring margins. We accepted this fate but our aim for the tournament was to counteract different offensive and defensive tactics, employ different defending skills and most importantly, learn from the best. The team did just that, they emerged from the championships a new team, hungry to learn more despite being in the bottom of the tournament.

On behalf of the players and management staff, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to those who supported us from the very start especially the staff at Basketball Ireland and Irish Deaf Sports Association. A kind word of support goes a long way! Keep supporting us!


'Results and videos can be found on this website; http://www.dibf.org/
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1st U21 Basketball WC #4
29th June 2010

Ireland 10 - 83 Sweden

Ireland came up against their old friends and current U21 European Champions, Sweden, in their final group match of the World Deaf Basketball Championships 2010, determined to prove they had come a long way since they last met. The Ireland squad had been hit hard by injuries and illness over the previous 48 hours. Captain Carmel Duggan made a swift recovery from a nasty sprained ankle to lead the team out while Ciara Hamilton was restricted to being a supporter due to a touch of the ‘flu.

Sweden got the game started with a fast break and were soon two baskets up. Ireland were determined to put up a good fight and defended their basket admirably, Sweden were finding it hard to break through and Sabrina Hanley managed to grab a basket back for Ireland. Sweden kept pressing forward but found themselves facing a tough Irish defence who were determined to keep the scores down. By the end of the first quarter Sweden were leading 23-5 with the Irish baskets coming from Donna Costigan (1 free throw), and Hanley.

In the second quarter the Irish defence was slowly coming apart as Sweden used all different tactics to pull out players from their position. Ireland had many attempts to bring the score up but unfortunately couldn’t find a breakthrough. Brigid O’Connor and Hanley were both unfortunate to miss free throws while Ciara Moloney got one safely in the basket. The experience of Sweden was proving too much for our Irish girls as half time came, the scores stood at 6-37 to Sweden.
Ireland came out ready to mount a fight-back however, the Sweden defence was staunch and despise numerous shots from Laura McSkane, who was also unlucky to miss free throws, Anne-Marie McGuinness, Duggan and Gemma Lewis-Frawley going close, it seemed the ball would just not go into the net for Ireland. Ireland’s defence was beginning to weary, the introduction of Joanne Chester could not stop the Swedes who managed to finish the third quarter with an increased lead of 57-7.

In the final quarter, Sweden got on a scoring roll and the Irish found it hard to keep up. McGuinness found the basket for Ireland as did Hanley with another free throw as the match finished 10-83. The Irish defence, though tired, was by far stronger than in previous matches and positives can be taken from this game.

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1st U21 Basketball WC #3
27th June 2010

Ireland 4 - 84 Russia

Report to be following....
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1st U21 Basketball WC # 2
25th June 2010

Report by Ciara Anna Moloney

Ireland 12 - 99 Belarus

We played our very first match today against Belarus today. It's a pity we were beaten by them, but the result wasn't as bad as last year European Championships. From my view as Vice Captain, I thought the girls gave quite a good performance, but I am confident we can do much better in our next match.A

The opening ceremony was also held, I've never felt so proud of us all representing the Ireland team! The whole court was packed with men and women representing their countries. Many basketball officials and highly looked up to citizens from Poland welcomed us all. There was al slso a Polish band as well as Polish dancers.

Was a good day meeting new people and playing for our country!
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1st U21 Basketball WC #1
24th June 2010

Report by Carmel Duggan

I got up at 4am in morning, I was so wrecked. But I was excited and nervous at the same time. I slept in Sarah-Jane's house and she drove me and two Ciara to the airport. I saw my team dress in match tracksuit, I thought we look si professional and I am so proud of my team. We went on the plane for three hours journey from Dublin to Warsaw airport, and then we got our bags.

We met our guide in the airport, and then we got into the bus for two hours journey to Lublin with Israel Basketball team. My team ans I tried to talk to them as we want to make some more friends. They were nice but shy!

I was so glad to stay in Victoria Hotel as I know that I will enjoy the luxury of the room and food! When we got our keys for our room and we were excited to see the room like. I am sharing with Sabrina, when we reached to our room which is on tenth floor! When we opened our door and were shocked to see how small our room is. I expect better but maybe I expect too much!

We had our dinner, the dinner was nice so I ate them all. We were chilled and chatting with different countries. We had our basketball training at 7pm for an hour. It was easy training as the coach, Orla didn't want us to injury ad we had a long day.
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Ireland International U21 Basketball Final Selection
18th May 2010

Message from ladies Basketball Director

I am delighted to announce the final selection of Ireland U21 Team for the 1st World U21 Basketball Championship, to be held in Lublin, Poland from 26 June - 3 July.

The team led by Director Sarah Jane Moloney, Head Coach Paul O'Callaghan and newly appointed Assistant Coach Orla Dempsey.

The Team will departure Dublin on Thursday 24th June and return home on Sunday 4th July 2010.

For more information about the championship can be found on website: www.u21.deafbasketball2010.pl/

The Ireland Team

Brigid O Connor (Connacht)
Carmel Duggan (Munster)
Ciara Moloney (Munster)
Ciara Hamilton (Munster)
Joanne Chester (Munster)
Sabrina Hanley (Leinster)
Donna Costigan (Leinster)
Annes Marie McGuinness (Leinster)
Gemma Lewis (Leinster)
Laura McSkane (Ulster)
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Ireland Deaf International U21 Basketball Selection
20th April 2010

Message from ladies Basketball Director

I am delighted to announce the Ireland U21 Team for the 1st World U21 Basketball Championship. 10 players will represent Ireland at the forthcoming championship, to be held in Lublin, Poland from 26 June - 3 July.

The team led by Director Sarah Jane Moloney, Head Coach Paul O'Callaghan and newly appointed Assistant Coach Orla Dempsey.

Only 8 players have been selected and two more from standby list will be joining with team in next coming weeks.

For more information about the championship can be found on website: www.u21.deafbasketball2010.pl/

The Ireland Team

Carmel Duggan (Munster)
Ciara Moloney (Munster)
Maeve Watson (Munster)
Ciara Hamilton (Munster)
Sabrina Hanley (Leinster)
Donna Costigan (Leinster)
Brigid O Connor (Connacht)
Laura McSkane (Ulster)

Standby:
AnneMarie McGuinness (Leinster)
Ciara Higginbotham (Leinster)
Gemma Lewis (Leinster)
Denise Doran (Leinster)
Lisa Curran (Ulster)
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Basketball News
8th April 2010

Latest update training schedule, which it can be found under Basketball sport.

There are U21 International Training Camp on this weekend, more information can be found here

Good luck!!!
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Ladies basketball: Update Training Schedule
31st March 2010

Click here for update Training Schedule.
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Poster of Ladies Basketball Trial & 2010 Basketball Training/Events Schedule
8th January 2010

There is Ladies Basketball Trial for U21 Girls team. More detail can be found on poster.

Click here to view the poster.

Ladies Basketball Director, Sarah Jane Moloney, is pleased to inform Basketball Training/Events Schedule for 2010.

Click here to view the Schedule.
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Irish Deaf Badminton Training
2nd february 2010

There is Irish Deaf Badminton training at Daldoyle badminton hall in Dublin on Sunday 7th February.

Start 12pm finish 3pm.

This is opportunity chance for anyone to play with Irish Deaf Badminton Team for European Deaf Badminton Championship, which it will be held in Sofia on 21st to 28th August 2010.

Anyone who interest badminton are welcome.

For more information about that, please contact IDSA, irishdeafsports@gmail.com.