MAB

10/04/2026

👏 Wishing the very best of luck to the Ireland Masters squad as they tip off at the FIBA Masters Open in Greece 🇮🇪🏀

From everyone at MAB, we’re backing you all the way.

Hope ye enjoy every minute of the journey! 💪🔥

A special shoutout to Trinie Kennedy representing Mayo,We’re all behind you! 🙌

Go out, compete, and make us proud!

06/12/2025

🔥 GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥

Get ready for an electrifying matchup as Team Merry Monk Ballina take on Neptune in the UN20 National Cup Quarter Final! 🏀✨

Two talented squads, both hungry for the win, will battle it out in what promises to be a fast-paced, high-energy showdown filled with crisp passing, strong defense, and clutch shooting.

📅 Sunday, 7th December
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Ballina Sports Center

Come out and support the home side — let’s pack the gym and bring the noise for The Merry Monk Ballina Braves! 💚🏀
Your energy could be the boost they need to push through to the semifinals!

19/04/2025

MAB league winners for the 2024/2025 Season under 12 and under 14 boys and girls.

First off MAB are incredibly proud of all these team and players. We are aware of how much work goes into organising matches and fixtures so well done to the players, coaches, referees and table officials. We thank you for all your hard work.

A massive congratulations to the following teams.

Under 12 Boys division 1 winners
Charlestown Cubs

Under 12 Boys division 2 winners
Ballyhaunis Devils

Under 12 Girls division 1 winners
Ballintubber Bulls

Under 12 Girls division 2 winners
Ballyhaunis Devils

Under 14 Boys division 1 winners
Ballintubber Bulls

Under 14 Boys division 2 winners
Castlebar Comets

Under 14 Girls division 1 winners
Ballina Pacers

Under 14 Girls division 2 winners
Ballintubber Bulls

A huge thank you to the MAB committee who put together this season fixtures and organised the entire league competition for all our younger teams as well as the Plate and Cup competitions. There is a lot of work behind the scenes so well done to the committee Karen McHale, Trisha Battle, Trinie Kennedy and Ciara O’Malley who helped make this year a success.

More results to follow as the season ends! 🏀🏀🏀

12/04/2025

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24/03/2025

23/03/2025

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On March 30, our U20 team will face Templeogue in the U20 Plate semi-final in Ballina. Following the senior team's impressive victory, it would be incredible to have both teams reach the finals on the same weekend. Let’s rally together and show our support for the team!

The Merry Monk
Midwest Radio
The Mayo News
Western People
Senator Mark Duffy
Dara Calleary TD

22/03/2025

The final blitz for the under 12 girls Division 2 took place in Crossmolina today with four incredible teams.

Crossmolina Tigers
Ballyhaunis Devils
Ballina Pacers
Lakeside Lakers

Some fantastic performances today from all teams and some great basketball. So wonderful to see these young players building their skills and confidence in basketball. Great to see young girls giving everything they have on the court.

Results of the blitz today:
Crossmolina Tigers 8 - Lakeside Lakers 11
Ballina Pacers 20 - Lakeside Lakers 8
Crossmolina Tigers 4 - Devils Ballyhaunis 20
Ballina 11 - Devils Ballyhaunis 12

Well done to Crossmolina for hosting the final blitz and had a great spread out for all the kids and parents. Some great hosting.

Well done to all involved from MAB

22/03/2025

Under 18 league stats so far this season

22/03/2025

Under 16 league stats so far this season

22/03/2025

Under 12 boys league stats this season

22/03/2025

Under 14 Boys & Girls results thus far in the MAB league.