Templeogue basketball coach named Philips Manager of the Month

Mark Keenan helped his side stage dramatic comeback to win the National Cup

Mark Keenan: has won Manager of the Month title for the fourth time
Mark Keenan: has won Manager of the Month title for the fourth time

Mark Keenan, head coach of Templeogue men’s Premier League basketball team, has been named as Philips Manager of the Month for January.

Last month Templeogue came from 11 points down at half-time to defeat Swords Thunder 78-75 and win the National Cup at the National Basketball Arena.

This is the fourth time Keenan has coached a team to win this title, having previously won it twice with Killester and then with UL Eagles.

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