March 16 Update

FloMAX Liffey Celtics & Destinee Bursch Update
Monday, March 16, 2026
Team News & Social Media Summary
The FloMAX Liffey Celtics have officially transitioned into the high-stakes knockout phase of the Domino’s Women’s Super League.
 * Quarter-Final Matchup: Following the conclusion of the regular season on March 7th, the playoff bracket was finalized. The Celtics traveled to Killarney this past weekend for a massive Quarter-Final clash against Utility Trust St. Paul’s.
 * Playoff Momentum: After a strong 14-point win over Fr. Mathews to close the regular season, the team has been vocal on social media about their "unfinished business" following their narrow loss in the National Cup Final earlier this year.
 * National Team Break: The league briefly took a secondary focus mid-week as stars Sorcha Tiernan and Áine O’Connor represented Ireland in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers, securing a significant 81–78 away win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 14th.
Destinee Bursch: Performance & Stats
Destinee Bursch enters the postseason as one of the most statistically efficient guards in the league, maintaining the elite form she displayed at Minnesota State.
 * Postseason Impact: Bursch has been the Celtics' "X-factor" in transition. In the final stretch of the regular season, her ability to force turnovers was highlighted, as she continues to average near 2.0 steals per game.
 * Key Stats (Rookie Season Highlights):
   * Scoring: Has established herself as a top-three scorer for the team, often netting 15+ points in marquee matchups.
   * Efficiency: Shooting over 50% from the field, an impressive feat for a high-volume guard in the physical Irish Super League.
 * Social Media: Celtics fans have been sharing clips of Bursch’s "clutch" free throws and drive-and-kick playmaking, noting her chemistry with Brooke Kane and Katie Williamson.
Upcoming Game Schedule
The road to the Finals at the National Basketball Arena is now clearly defined.
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15 (Sun) | Quarter-Finals | Utility Trust St. Paul’s | Killarney | 3:00 PM |
| Mar 21–22 | Semi-Finals* | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Apr 10–12 | League Finals | TBD | National Basketball Arena | TBD |
*Semi-Final entry is contingent on the Quarter-Final result. The winner of the Celtics/St. Paul’s game is expected to face either Killester or Cavan Eagles.
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