{"id":1203,"date":"2013-04-25T14:07:01","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T14:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2026-08-14T23:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:44:03","slug":"class-davitt-college-boys-through-to-all-ireland-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/class-davitt-college-boys-through-to-all-ireland-semi-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Davitt College First Year Boys Advance to All-Ireland Basketball Semi-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 🏀 Basketball \u2022 All-Ireland Semi-Finals\n <\/span>\n

\n Davitt College First Year Boys Advance to All-Ireland Basketball Semi-Finals\n <\/h2>\n

\n 25 April 2013 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n The First Year boys’ basketball team from Davitt College, Castlebar, are setting their sights on national glory as they prepare to capture their first-ever All-Ireland basketball title.\n <\/p>\n

\n The talented squad secured their place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final at the prestigious University of Limerick Sports Arena on May 10th, 2013, following a masterful series of playoff performances at Boyne Community School in Trim, County Meath.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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🏀 The Road to Limerick<\/h3>\n \n
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\n Match 1 \u2022 Dominant Opening<\/span>\n
Davitt College 33 \u2013 10 Pres Athenry<\/div>\n

An emphatic opening victory to set the tone for the playoff weekend.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Match 2 \u2022 Group Decider<\/span>\n
Davitt College 24 \u2013 21 Pipers Hill<\/div>\n

A thrilling, high-intensity encounter against the tournament favourites to top the group.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Across an intensive seven-match campaign, the Mayo side showcased immense resilience, discipline, and tactical composure to earn their place among the top four post-primary teams in Ireland.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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🌟 Commendation for Team and Coach<\/h4>\n

\n School Principal Ms. Bernie Rowland praised the squad’s outstanding commitment, stamina, and dedication throughout their rigorous campaign.\n <\/p>\n

\n The entire Davitt College community extends its warmest congratulations to the panel and their dedicated coach, Mr. P.J. McTavish, wishing them the absolute best in Limerick!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n 📸 Team Presentation Showcase:\n <\/p>\n

\n Back Row (L\u2013R):<\/strong> Mr. P.J. McTavish (Coach), Liam McEllin, Ciar\u00e1n Costello, Bartek Zalewski (Captain), Emil Samko, Eoin O’Malley, and Joshua Awodibu.\n <\/p>\n

\n Front Row (L\u2013R):<\/strong> James Kennedy, Bah So, Noel Geraghty, James Finnerty, Ler Lah, and D\u00f3nal Parkinson.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n