A DOUGLAS side unrated before the matches began put up a great battle in Saturday’s final of the Irish Ladies Cup at Cork Golf Club before conceding a 24th victory in the event to the powerful side from Royal Portrush.

St Brogan’s, Bandon 0-11Clonakilty CC 1-5

Athlone CC1-16 Clonakilty CC0-1

Clonakilty CC 4-8 Belmullet CC 0-8