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Post by HC13 on Oct 12, 2022 14:24:14 GMT -5
The women's basketball team will compete in Ireland during summer 2023.
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women’s basketball team will travel to Ireland for an immersion tour during the summer of 2023, Holy Cross Athletics announced on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The trip will be a homecoming for current junior and Dublin native Bronagh Power-Cassidy, who will return to her home country to play in front of her family and friends ahead of her senior year. Not only will the team compete against local club teams, but student-athletes will also have the chance to experience authentic Irish culture and visit historical landmarks throughout their travels.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the team to compete in Ireland this coming summer,” said head coach Maureen Magarity. “I would like to thank our generous program donors for their support to help make this all possible. To be able to bring Bronagh home with her teammates, all while making lifelong memories, is a special milestone for our program. We can’t wait to represent Holy Cross overseas this summer.”
The trip will take place from July 26 to August 3, 2023, with the Crusaders spending three nights in Dublin, two nights in Cork and two nights in Galway. Holy Cross will play two contests, with the opponents to be determined, and will participate in a youth clinic to benefit the local community during their stay.
Besides basketball, the Crusaders will experience Irish culture and will have guided tours of Central City, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, the Blarney Stone and the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
“This is a unique student-athlete experience that our Crusaders will remember for the rest of their lives,” said Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes. “The opportunity to gain knowledge and perspective through international travel is impactful, but to do so while also continuing to build upon the championship culture of our basketball program is truly special. This is the power of philanthropy, and I am so grateful for the generous support that has allowed us to make this trip a reality for Crusader women’s basketball.”
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Post by rgs318 on Oct 12, 2022 14:29:56 GMT -5
That is something very nice to anticipate. Now to win some game in the months between now and then!
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Post by longsuffering on Oct 12, 2022 15:30:32 GMT -5
Fabulous trip to Ireland. Fascinating upcoming season. Finishing first in the PL regular season last year was due to a small Italian Leprechaun who is now in Madison.
This season is a "was it Belichick or Brady" question. Was it Avery or Maureen? We shall see. Fully supporting Coaches and players and hoping for the best.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 12, 2022 15:52:09 GMT -5
Terrific to see them going to the Aran Islands. The other stops are fine.
The Arans are unique, especially if they hear the Irish language spoken
If they get to West Cork, that is special also, in particular Mizen Head.
Too bad they will not see the best County— the Kingdom of Kerry.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Oct 12, 2022 17:16:35 GMT -5
You should have stopped at West Cork, especially Skibbereen.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 12, 2022 18:12:41 GMT -5
You should have stopped at West Cork, especially Skibbereen. If this is addressed to me, I have been there. Worthwhile, especially the pub where Michael Collins gave his final speech. |
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Post by lou on Oct 14, 2022 10:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Oct 14, 2022 11:15:53 GMT -5
Just terrific
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Post by HC13 on Jul 19, 2023 20:18:03 GMT -5
Only a week to go before they arrivel in Ireland
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Post by hchoops on Jul 19, 2023 20:37:33 GMT -5
I presume they receive the same 10 practices that men’s team receive before playing in foreign countries.
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Post by HC92 on Jul 19, 2023 21:22:48 GMT -5
UConn just received a 2025 commit from a player from Ireland. She came to the States last year for high school.
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Post by hchoops on Jul 19, 2023 21:25:11 GMT -5
She is 6’5”, probably of African descent
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 19, 2023 22:53:39 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Jul 20, 2023 7:15:26 GMT -5
Paywall
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Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 20, 2023 7:51:22 GMT -5
Ireland native, 6-5 forward Gandy Malou-Mamel commits to UConn women’s basketball
Huskies continue international trend with Class of ’25 commit
Lila BrombergJuly 17, 2023 at 10:00 p.m.
The UConn women’s basketball program landed another player for the Class of 2025 on Monday afternoon.
Gandy Malou-Mamel, a 6-foot-5 forward from Ireland, announced her commitment to the Huskies on social media.
“Thank you to Coach Auriemma and the staff of UConn for seeing my potential and presenting me with this opportunity,” Malou-Mamel said. “Ten months ago, the idea of playing basketball at UConn felt unimaginable. I took the risk of leaving behind my life in Ireland last August, knowing that the opportunities presented would change my family’s life forever.
“…With the unconditional love and faith in me from my Mom, Dad younger brother and sister, I am excited to compete alongside my future teammates at UConn. Go Huskies!”
Malou-Mamel left Ireland to play for Gill St. Bernard’s School in New Jersey, where it appears she has been staying with a host family. She plays for the NJ Gemz AAU program and has also suited up for the Irish U17 National Team. She is currently unranked by ESPN.
This commitment continues the recent trend of international players for the UConn program. The Huskies had six on the roster last season: Nika Mühl (Croatia), Lou Lopez Sénéchal (France and Mexico), Dorka Juhász (Hungary), Aaliyah Edwards (Canada), Inês Bettencourt (Portugal) and Jana El Alfy (Egypt).
Malou-Mamel joins five-star guard Kelis Fisher as the second player on board for UConn’s 2025 class.
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Post by hchoops on Jul 20, 2023 8:02:49 GMT -5
Thank you, Crucis.
Guess the rating services missed on her.
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Post by rgs318 on Jul 20, 2023 8:33:26 GMT -5
Anyone else notice there was no aaccompanying trip for fans? Had a great trip to see the men in Belfast but why no trip to see the women?
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Post by HC13 on Jul 20, 2023 8:57:54 GMT -5
Anyone else notice there was no aaccompsnying trip for fans? Had a great trip to see the men in Belfast but why no trip to see the women? For that matter, we don't even know who they are playing. |
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 20, 2023 10:21:12 GMT -5
Hotel prices are sky high in Ireland now because up to 40% of hotels rooms are housing refugees, many from Ukraine. I heard that figure, it may not officially be that high, but perhaps HC couldn't make a sponsored trip for fans affordable. Maybe (hopefully) they locked in reasonable prices for the team some time ago.
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Post by HC13 on Jul 20, 2023 10:39:43 GMT -5
I suspect they made their travel & accommodations reservations before the trip was announced.
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Post by HC13 on Jul 24, 2023 17:25:02 GMT -5
Looks like they are playing the here team:
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Jul 24, 2023 17:53:08 GMT -5
Hotel prices are sky high in Ireland now because up to 40% of hotels rooms are housing refugees, many from Ukraine. I heard that figure, it may not officially be that high, but perhaps HC couldn't make a sponsored trip for fans affordable. Maybe (hopefully) they locked in reasonable prices for the team some time ago. Where did you get that information? Seriously doubt that hotels all over Ireland are housing refugees. Ireland, post pandemic, is expensive now irrespective of refugees. |
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 24, 2023 17:58:39 GMT -5
Hotel prices are sky high in Ireland now because up to 40% of hotels rooms are housing refugees, many from Ukraine. I heard that figure, it may not officially be that high, but perhaps HC couldn't make a sponsored trip for fans affordable. Maybe (hopefully) they locked in reasonable prices for the team some time ago. Where did you get that information? Seriously doubt that hotels all over Ireland are housing refugees. Ireland, post pandemic, is expensive now irrespective of refugees. It was a protester making the claim on one of these videos. I watch Irish music on YouTube but sometimes YouTube feeds you other related Irish themed videos. One reaction I had is "the Irish are against migration...unless there's a potato famine." So it is a bit ironic but they have a point, too because Ireland is a small country where natives have housing stress already. |
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Jul 24, 2023 18:05:19 GMT -5
Every country has it's share of blackguards. This was a homeless camp, not a hotel so don't see how it's relevant.
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Post by longsuffering on Jul 24, 2023 18:15:56 GMT -5
Every country has it's share of blackguards. This was a homeless camp, not a hotel so don't see how it's relevant. Well there has also been feedback from YouTube music commenters who enjoy the buskers such as "I took a trip to Dublin four years ago to see you guys and my hotel room was 90 euro a night. I want to go back but now they want 300 euro for the same room." So I don't have any first hand knowledge but when I heard the 40% of hotels rooms housing refugees claim, I had other anecdotal evidence to attach to it. While the 40% might be exaggerated by an advocate making a case to limit refugees, it's likely that factor is exasperating the spike in hotel room rates. |
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