Basketball NI is proud to welcome Special Olympics Ulster to our League Playoff Finals this Sunday 29th March with an exciting exhibition game tipping off at 2:00pm on centre court at Lisburn Racquets Club.
The featured matchup will see Ulster Men’s A take on Killester Men’s A, in what promises to be a highly competitive contest. This exhibition game forms an important part of preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games, set to take place in Dublin from 18th –21st June 2026.
The Ulster squad has been training diligently in recent months and is eager to showcase their talent on a big stage at the Basketball NI Finals. Facing them will be Killester Men’s A, widely regarded as one of the strongest Special Olympics basketball clubs across Ireland, ensuring a high-quality and spirited game for all in attendance.
Team Ulster Squad:
- Bill McIntyre – Head Coach
- Liam O’Hara – Guard
- Aaron Curran – Forward
- Daniel Cannon – Forward
- Joseph (Joe) O’Hanlon – Guard
- Mario McShane – Guard
- Michael Barrett – Guard
- Michael O’Donnell – Forward
- Shane O’Donnell – Forward
- Caolan James Hennessy – Guard
- Patrick Hennessy – Guard
Killester Squad:
· Nate Finney 8
· Gustas Langvinis 17
· Brendan O’Reilly 10
· Subash Roberts 4
· Jack Kelly 9
· Ross Aherne 12
· David McGinn 13
· Ashwin Maliyakal 7
· David Cook 8
· Mark Hennigan 24
· Coach Martin Grennell
· Manager Edward Maliyakal
Basketball NI looks forward to warmly welcoming Special Olympics Ulster, their players, coaches, and supporters for what will be a fantastic celebration of basketball, inclusion, and community spirit.
Final fixtures for all playoff games will be confirmed and shared tomorrow following the conclusion of tonight’s Men’s Division 1 Semi-Final. Stay tuned for the full schedule as we prepare for an exciting day of finals action this Sunday.