Niall McDermott took over as Eagles head coach in 2024, stepping up after a season as Matt Hall's assistant in 2023-24. He previously coached in the Men's Division One with Limerick and Team North West, and has coached within the Ireland Under-16 Boys national programme.
In 2025-26 the Eagles won the double under his charge: the Men's Division 1 National Cup, beating Drogheda Wolves in the final, and the Division One title, beating Titans BC 82-63 in the final on 11 April 2026. The double earned promotion to the Domino's Men's Super League.
His work was recognised across the season. He was named Division One Coach of the Year at the Basketball Ireland Awards, and picked up the January Coach of the Month award along the way.
Honours
- Division One Coach of the Year 2025-26
- January Coach of the Month 2025-26
- 2025-26 Men's Division 1 National Cup
- 2025-26 Division One title and promotion to the Super League
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