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Panther’s star Melia leads Philadelphia side to victory after exceptional debut

Happiness is ... Maeve Phelan and Claire Melia, team-mates for club and country, celebrate at the final whistle following their side's victory the FIBA U-18 Women's European Basketball Championships match between Ireland and Poland on Saturday

A story of hard work, dedication and extreme natural talent all coming to light on the big stage. Former Portlaoise Panthers star Claire Melia has announced herself in true Melia style as she made her last night with Saint Joseph’s Hawks in the Divison 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Monastrevin native was top…