Double success for Limerick Celtics at Basketball Ireland 2025 Annual Awards

LIMERICK Celtics have enjoyed a season to remember. Last month the club capped off an incredible season by winning the Domino's Men's Division One Final.

It means that the Celtics will play Super League basketball for the first time in the club's history next season. 

The Limerick side got the better of ND Audit Portlaoise Panthers in the Division One final on a score line of 81-70, with American AJ Williams playing a starring role, scoring 30 points and picking up the MVP.

It completes an excellent season on the court with the club having also won the Presidents' National Cup and with only one defeat to their name all season. 

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Commenting on their final success, head coach Tony Hehir said: “It’s incredible, Portlaoise Panthers started so well, the first quarter was really difficult for us to manage, but this group of players turned up when we needed them to.” 

“It’s a tough league, some great teams in there and I thought we grew and grew as the year went on and got better and better. AJ (Williams) was phenomenal, but it’s a team effort", he added. 

As well as events on the court, it has been equally successful for the club off it with Williams and Hehir picking up personal accolades. Williams was awarded Domino's Men's Division One Player of the Year for his contributions to a dazzling season, picking up multiple player of the month awards before saving his best for last with a MVP display in the final. 

Hehir was also recognised for his efforts as head coach. The Limerick native was awarded Domino's Men's Division One Coach of the Year, leading his team to the league and cup double.