Domino's Men's Super League Week Four Preview

Newly promoted Limerick Eagles are eager to maintain their unbeaten form at the top of the Domino’s Men’s Super League, as they take on Limerick Celtics in the first Limerick derby of the season. Energywise Ireland Neptune host UCC Demons in a Friday night Cork derby at the Mardyke Arena, as only one position separates the sides in the league. 

Defending champions Ballincollig travel to Dublin to face Griffith College Éanna, with both sides struggling to find form in the early stages of the season. In-form Belfast Star welcome UCD Marian to the Newforge Sports Complex on Saturday, as both teams sit in the top half of the table with two wins from three. 

The unbeaten Killester will journey west to play Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, as Mike Olson’s side look to go four from four in Kerry. Bottom of the table St. Vincent’s will seek their first win of the season against sixth place EJ Sligo All-Stars in Connacht. 

Limerick Celtics v Limerick Eagles, Friday 19:30 

Newly promoted and top of the table Limerick Eagles have begun the season with wins over St. Vincent’s, Ballincollig and Griffith College Éanna to maintain their undefeated record. Their recent contest with Éanna ended in a 30-point victory for Niall McDermott’s side, where Aaron Rhooms secured a 31-point game. Alex Carlisle has been the star-man for Eagles so far averaging 26.3 point per game, Irish underage international Darragh Horkan has tallied 44 points in three games. 

“I think the squad has played really well in the opening games. We know there are a few improvements to be made, and we look forward to building on the performances as the weeks go on,” said Limerick Eagles’ Ryan Leonard. “Derby games are always fun and bring an extra edge to them. It will be a high intensity game, and we’re focused on the adjustments we have to make to try and get another result.” 

Limerick Celtics sit in fourth place, with two wins and a loss, as they come into round four off the back of a 75-67 win over EJ Sligo All-Stars. Tony Hehir’s side led 22-10 after the first quarter, only for Sligo All-Stars to drag the game back to six points at half time, but it was Limerick Celtics who held out to the end. 

Energywise Ireland Neptune v UCC Demons, Friday 20:00 

Last season, the two Cork sides finished with only eight wins in the season, with both finishing outside the playoffs. UCC Demons took early bragging rights, winning 115-105 at the Mardyke Arena; however, Energywise Ireland Neptune took game two 95-77 at home. 

Neptune won their first game of the Domino’s Men’s Super League season in round three, where they took down defending champions Ballincollig with a last second Jalen Hodge buzzer beater. Sean McCarthy has been instrumental to Adam Drummond’s side, averaging over 23 points per game, while American Sam Smith averages 20 points and 11 rebounds. 

“It was good to get a win on Saturday. I think we’ve shown progression in our performances each weekend. It’s about continuing to learn from our mistakes and executing our game plan when it matters most,” said Drummond. “Demons are a talented team with battle tested Irish players. I expect it to be a fiery atmosphere - like always!” 

UCC Demons picked up a third-round loss to Belfast Star at the Mardyke, leaving them in eighth place in the Domino’s Men’s Super League. Elijah Tillman and Asanti Price have played major roles in Stuart Rodgers set up, averaging over 33 minutes each per match. Demons secured their only win of the season so far in the opening contest with Griffith College Éanna, where Tillman put up 34 points and 12 rebounds. 

Griffith College Éanna v Ballincollig, Saturday 18:00 

Gareth Winders’ Griffith College Éanna have fallen to eleventh place in the Domino’s Men’s Super League following a round three defeat to Limerick Eagles. The 2023/24 Super League winners nicked a two-point win in week two, where they came back from ten-point deficit against Garvey’s Tralee Warriors to win 77-75. Cathal O’Sullivan has led the scoring charge with 53 points in three games, while Americans Nick Hopkins and Morgan Taylor follow closely behind with 41 and 50 respectively. 

Defending Domino’s Men’s Super League champions Ballincollig tipped the season off with a narrow win over Limerick Celtics but have failed to secure a victory since then. AJ Williams made his first appearance for the Cork side last weekend against Energywise Ireland Neptune, where he racked up 20 points; however, the loss dropped Ballincollig to tenth in the league. 

Ballincollig made it two from two against Griffith College Éanna in the 2025/26 campaign, winning 97-96 at the MTU Arena and claiming a 94-85 win on the road. 

Belfast Star v UCD Marian, Saturday 18:30 

Belfast Star secured a 100% record against UCD Marian last year, as they took a 115-110 win at home, and an 84-80 victory in Dublin. This year, Belfast have begun the season with a 2-1 record to take third position, while UCD sit two places below with the two wins and a loss. 

Belfast Star are entering gameweek four in high spirits after taking an 85-74 win on the road against UCC Demons last weekend. Adrian Fulton’s men fought hard to take down UCC Demons, as they overcame an 11-point deficit in the first quarter and scored an incredible 32 points in the third period. Irish international Rapolas Buivydas picked up a double-double in points and rebounds, bringing his points total to 54 for the season, while American’s Jordan Green and Shane Bell have impressed in the three contests. 

UCD Marian are yet to win an away game this season, after losing to Killester in round two. At home, the Belfield side have scored 209 points in two games, beating Energywise Ireland Neptune and Garvey’s Tralee Warriors at the UCD Sports Centre. American guard Isaiah Taylor leads the Domino’s Men’s Super League in points for the season with 89 in three games, while Tanner Graham continues his defensive dominance with 25 rebounds and nine blocks. 

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v Killester, Saturday 19:30  

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors enter round four in seventh place, having won one game from three, whereas Killester sit in second place with a 3-0 record. Tralee Warriors opened their Domino’s Men’s Super League campaign with an 82-73 win over Belfast Star, but since then, the Kerry side were defeated by Griffith College Éanna and UCD Marian. Alec Millender has played a key role in Gareth Moore’s side, averaging over 22 points per game, while his fellow signing Jayden Daughtry brought his season tally to 57 on the weekend. 

Mike Olson’s Killester have taken down EJ Sligo All-Stars, UCD Marian and St. Vincent’s to remain unbeaten in the Domino’s Men’s Super League. Killester’s trip to Kerry will be their first time out of Dublin this season, as they seek out their fourth win on the trot. Josh Wilson has been at the centre of Killester’s success, scoring 62 points in three contests. 

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors got the better of Killester twice in the 2025/26 campaign, beating them 62-47 in Kerry and taking a 72-58 game in Clontarf. 

EJ Sligo All-Stars v St. Vincent’s, Saturday 19:30 

EJ Sligo All-Stars had a 100% track record against St. Vincent’s last year, as the Connacht side came back to win 87-82 in Glasnevin and ran away 101-88 winners in Sligo. St. Vincent’s currently sit at the bottom of the Domino’s Men’s Super Leagues with no wins in three, while EJ Sligo All-Stars have positioned themselves in sixth with only one win.  

Sligo All-Stars were narrowly beaten by Killester in week one and secured a statement 100-88 victory in round two against UCC Demons. Head coach Henry Wilkins' recruits have been very effective to Sligo, with Liam Murphy averaging over 21 points per game and Miles Brown already at 13 assists. Albright Obode hit his form against Limerick Celtics last week, claiming a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Mark Bodnar’s St. Vincent’s were narrowly beaten by Killester in round three, losing 91-89 in Clontarf. Killester led the game for the majority of the first half, even widening the gap to 15 points in the second quarter, but Vincent’s third quarter comeback saw them narrow the deficit to one and ultimately take the win. Scott Stone shot the lights out for the home side, scoring 39 points, including six three-pointers, bringing his season average to 28.3 points per game.