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17 Jan 2026

Templemichael College, Longford basketball side bring the curtain down on historic season

Templemichael College, Longford suffer narrow defeat in Leinster quarter-final

Templemichael College, Longford basketball side bring the curtain down on historic season

The Templemichael College, Longford U19 Senior Boys Basketball team

The Templemichael College, Longford U19 Senior Boys Basketball team concluded a historic season in the Leinster Quarter-Finals after a thrilling game against Coláiste na Mí, Navan last Thursday. 

The match went into overtime after a dramatic 3-pointer from the visiting team in the final seconds. Despite a valiant effort, the Templemichael boys fell to a narrow four-point defeat.

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Winning the Midlands region and reaching a Leinster Quarter-Final was a first for the school, and the boys deserve huge credit for their dedication and teamwork. 

Thank you to our players, supporters, officials, Longford Phoenix Basketball Club, Longford Sports & Leisure Centre, and school staff for their incredible support. 

Also read: Young Longford man Fionn McCormack Crowe has huge honour of captaining Ireland

A special thanks to coaches Mr McHugh and Ms Keenehan for their time and commitment all year.

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