Olivia Mehaffey (Royal Co Down Ladies) confirmed her status as one of the finest amateur lady golfers in the world at gloriously sunny Lahinch yesterday when she withstood an outstanding challenge from fellow Ulster golfer Louise Coffey (Malone) to carry off the Irish Ladies Close Championship.

Sexton still shining in Lahinch.

Hibernian UCD Marian may have found the form they enjoyed earlier this season following a big 85-69 victory over Dart Killester on Saturday night.