Tralee Tigers

Tralee Tigers was an Irish basketball team based in Tralee, County Kerry. The team competed in the SuperLeague and were champions in 1995–96, 2003–04[1][2] and 2007–08.[3] They also won the Irish National Championship in 2001–02,[4] and won two National Cup titles in 2005 and 2007. The team folded following the 2008–09 season.

Tralee Tigers' biggest star was dual Gaelic footballer and basketball player Kieran Donaghy. Donaghy helped Tralee win the 2005 National Cup and was named the player of the year.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Tigers leap from the bottom to the top
  2. ↑ ESB Men's SuperLeague Final
  3. ↑ Roll of Honour 1973 - 2014
  4. ↑ Premier League: Season 2001-2002
  5. ↑ 'Huge buzz' in Tralee as Donaghy to be named on basketball roster

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