The new season of the Basketball Ireland Men’s National League is here, and with a strong lineup of games scheduled against formidable opponents from around Ireland, this season promises to be thrilling and full of action.
We encourage all fans, families, and community members to come out and support the lads. Whether we are playing at home or away, your support makes all the difference. Bring your friends, wear your colors, and cheer loud and proud!
Join us as we make this season unforgettable. Maigh Cuilinn Abú!
Below is a list of our fixtures for the 2024/2025 season with home games in bold:-
- 5 October 2024, 7:30 PM: vs. Limerick Sport Eagles at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 12 October 2024, 7:00 PM: at Limerick Celtics, Crescent College
- 19 October 2024, 5:00 PM: vs. Killarney Cougars at Spórtlann Mhichael Mhóir, Leitir Móir
- 26 October 2024, 7:30 PM: vs. Titans at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 28 October 2024, 2:30 PM: at Tipp Talons, Scoil Ruain, Killenaule
- 9 November 2024, 7:30 PM: vs. Malahide at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 16 November 2024, 7:30 PM: at Scotts Lakers, Killarney Sports & Leisure
- 23 November 2024, 7:30 PM: vs. Drogheda Wolves at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 30 November 2024, 5:00 PM: vs. Waterford Vikings at Spórtlann Mhichael Mhóir, Leitir Móir
- 14 December 2024, 3:00 PM: vs. Ulster University at Knocknacarra Comm Centre
- 21 December 2024, 7:00 PM: at Limerick Sport Eagles, UL Arena
- 28 December 2024, 7:30 PM: vs. Limerick Celtics at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 4 January 2025, 7:00 PM: at Moy Tolka Rovers, Tolka Rovers Sports Complex
- 11 January 2025, 7:30 PM: at Dublin Lions, Colaiste Bride
- 25 January 2025, 7:30 PM: at Killarney Cougars, Presentation Gym
- 1 February 2025, 7:30 PM: vs. Team Northwest at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 3 February 2025, 3:00 PM: vs. Scotts Lakers at University of Galway Kingfisher
- 15 February 2025, 7:30 PM: at Waterford Vikings, SETU College Hall
- 22 February 2025, 7:30 PM: at Carrick Cruisers, Phoenix Centre
- 1 March 2025, 7:00 PM: at Titans, Knocknacarra Comm Centre
- 8 March 2025, 7:00 PM: at Portlaoise Panthers, St Mary’s Hall
- 15 March 2025, 7:30 PM: vs. Tipp Talons at University of Galway Kingfisher
Season Tickets will be available at the door for all games. Individual game tickets available at the door also so come in for a look and we promise you won’t be dissapointed!
Our Journey to National League
While Maigh Cuilinn has fielded a men’s team in competitions dating back to 1966, the club saw a rapid rise in prominence at senior men’s level from 1998 onward. In the year that Sam Maguire crossed the River Shannon for the first time in 32 years, another historic milestone was reached – Maigh Cuilinn won their first ever Galway League Division 1 title. The men of ’98 added the Galway Cup and never looked back, entering the National League for the 1998/1999 season.
Moycullen would play National League for the next decade, constantly challenging at the top of the table against clubs from far bigger playing populations.
With a bedrock of experienced players from the decade of National League success and as a flock of youth internationals came of age to swell the senior ranks, Maigh Cuilinn entered the Superleague for the 2009/2010 season, competing against the very best of Irish basketball on a weekly basis in Ireland’s premier league.
2014/2015 season saw us return back to National League when we captured the league title and returned directly to Superleague the following year. After a surge in the financial power of clubs in recent years, Superleague had been increasingly difficult to compete in and this year (2024/2025) sees Maigh Cuilinn return to National League for what should be a really competitive season.
The long running Maigh Cuilinn representation at National League level is a tremendous reflection on the hard work of the coaches and players involved and of the amazing support given to our flagship team by the club and wider Maigh Cuilinn and Galway sporting community.
