National Cup

Nov 08 2026

Reigning Domino’s MSL National Cup champions Ballincollig book quarter-final spot with victory over UCD Marian

The defending Domino’s MSL National Cup champions Ballincollig advance to the quarterfinals of the cup following a narrow 71-69 win over UCD Marian, while Domino’s Men’s Super League leaders Limerick Celtics knock Garvey’s Tralee Warriors out with an 87-75 win.. Limerick Eagles eliminated the six-time Domino’s MSL National Cup winners Killester in a 77-65 victory in Clontarf, as Belfast Star took down Energywise Ireland Neptune in Cork with an 88-84 win.

The 2025/26 Domino’s MSL National Cup winners Ballincollig overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat UCD Marian in the MTU Arena, sending them to the quarterfinals of the cup. Ballincollig fired out of the ranks to take an early eight-point lead, but ten unanswered points from UCD Marian shot the Dublin side ahead. UCD stretched the lead to 15 points in the second quarter, before taking an 11-point lead into half-time. Adrian O’Sullivan stepped up for the home side in the second half, securing 16 points and knocking down the two free throws to win 71-69.

Alex Bellver earned himself 17 points and 16 rebounds to claim his fifth double-double of the season, as Isaiah Taylor put up a 22-point game for UCD Marian. Ballincollig will now face their Cork rivals UCC Demons in the quarterfinals of the Domino’s MSL National Cup.

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The Domino’s Men’s Super League leaders Limerick Celtics took out last year’s Domino’s MSL National Cup finalists Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in a 12-point victory. Garvey’s Tralee Warriors took off to reach a 25-21 lead at the end of the first quarter; however, Tony Hehir’s in-form Celtics dominated the second period, outscoring Tralee Warriors 23-9. Gareth Moore’s Warriors brought the game to Celtics in the second half, bridging the gap to three before the final ten minutes. Sebastian Cole came out all guns blazing in the final period, scoring 13 points and going 100% for two-pointers, three-pointers and free-throws – ultimately giving Limerick Celtics an 87-75 victory.

The October Domino’s Men’s Super League player of the month Tiras Morton notched up 18 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists in his National Cup debut, as Alec Millender led Tralee Warriors in points with 22. Limerick Celtics will contest with Griffith College Éanna in the quarterfinals of the Domino’s MSL National Cup.

Last season’s Domino’s MD1 National Cup winners Limerick Eagles started their Domino’s MSL National Cup campaign with a bang, beating six-time winners Killester in Clontarf. Limerick Eagles started the game with a stellar 26-point quarter, where Aaron Rhooms and Tobias Christensen combined for 17 points in the ten minutes. Killester struggled to fight back in the next two periods, before finally narrowing the gap to six at the end of the third quarter. An early three-pointer from Kyle Carlesimo and a converted Colm O’Reilly free-throw brought the game to 57-55 in Limerick Eagles' favour; however, a flurry of points from Alex Carlisle, Aaron Rhooms and Ryan Leonard earned Limerick Eagles the 12-point win.

Rhooms led the scoring charge for Limerick Eagles with 26 points, as Josh Wilson picked up another double-double for Killester. Limerick Eagles will soon face EJ Sligo All-Stars in the quarterfinals of the Domino’s MSL National Cup.

Belfast Star escaped Neptune Stadium with a narrow four-point win over Energywise Ireland Neptune, after trailing at half-time. Neptune produced a huge 27-point first quarter, but Belfast Star kept close with 24 points. The gap stayed at three for the remainder of the second half, before Belfast Star took back the lead after outscoring Neptune 21-13 in the third quarter. Neptune went 73-70 ahead with six minutes to go; however, four missed free throws from six gave Belfast Star the edge to get back in front and seal a four-point win.

Irishman Sean McCarthy led Energywise Ireland Neptune in points with 23, as Sam Smith and Kendall Taylor followed closely behind with 21 and 16 points respectively. Jordan Green scored the game-high 31 points, while Irish international Rapolas Buivydas racked up 19 points and shot 60% from the field. Belfast Star will take on St. Vincent's in the final eight of the Domino's MSL National Cup.