It was the final step in the great escape for Neptune, that included multiple big plays from Sam Henderson over the past week. Killorglin had so many close calls this year, it was fitting that they got relegated on another close call. That proved the case as Ballincollig’s win over Limerick Celtics was the closest first-round result (91-83). After last year’s shock playoff loss to St Paul's, in which they shot 15% from three, they aimed to get more shooting through Alyssa Frescas. Liffey Celtics stun St Paul'sA year after they were the Cinderella story in the Super League play-offs, it was St Paul’s turn as a top seed to be stunned in the first-round, as the seventh seed Liffey Celtics beat St Paul's 71-65.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 06:21 UTC