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Disappointment As Men's Basketball Season Cancelled

Tuesday, 1 December 2020 11:19

Basketball Ireland said in a statement they were left with no option.

There's a bitter feeling in the basketball community at how the sport is being treated by the government according to a Portlaoise Panthers stallworth. 

Basketball Ireland announced the cancelation of the men's season on Saturday, with a decision on the women's schedule due in the coming days. 

It means there's no senior men's competition due to take place until next October. 

Basketball Ireland CEO and chair of the MNCC, Bernard O’Byrne, said:

“Basketball Ireland has been lobbying government, but still have been ignored. It shall not stop fighting for recognition and answers from government. The MNCC feel that certainty is needed and we cannot keep our clubs, players, officials and volunteers waiting. We would have loved to start our season on January 9th, but we’ve been left with no choice. Basketball Ireland has been doing its utmost to help our clubs during these difficult times and it shall continue to do so.“

Jack Scully says it was disappointing for everyone at the club:

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