Mick Barry, who has lived in Gourock for 20 years, represented the Emerald Isle’s over-45s team in the FIBA Masters basketball tournament last month. Mick said he was proud to have played a part in the team and thoroughly enjoyed the competition. Mick played his part as the Irish beat the Greeks on their way to the final. While not a nailed-on starter, Mick played around half of the games and had a role in securing Ireland’s place in the final. “The team played really well in the final.