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How a laid-back Irish basketball star became a hero in Spain

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A towering flame-haired Irish athlete has spoken of her surprise at becoming a cult hero among fans in a basketball-mad Spanish city. From ‘no way am I going abroad’ to posing for photos with cosplaying fans and a life-size cutout of herself, it has been quite a year for Claire Melia. Today's top videos The former childcare worker became the first Irishwoman to compete in a European basketball final several weeks ago – just 12 months after fina…
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EVOKE.ie broke the news in on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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