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Monasterevin's Claire Melia Will Be First Irish Woman To Play In A European Club Basketball Semi-Final

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The 25-year-old will line out for Spanish side BAXI Ferrol against French team Asvel in the EuroCup Women semi-finals

Monasterevin’s Claire Melia will carve out her own slice of history this evening when she becomes the first Irish woman to play in a European club basketball semi-final.

The 25-year-old will line out for Spanish side BAXI Ferrol against French team Asvel in the EuroCup Women semi-finals.

Melia, who joined Ferrol in August, has already come through a qualifying round, group stage and two knock-out rounds.

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