Clinical Hermes end Cork Harlequins Senior Cup dream

Hermes’ greater chance-taking ability left Cork Harlequins gutted, as they fell to a 3-0 Irish Senior Cup semi-final defeat on Saturday.

Quins, chasing a first final appearance since 2001, had plenty of possession and chances, including five penalty corners, but Sinead Loughran notched a solo effort before teeing up Caitriona McGilp for number two before the break. Christine Quinlan finished things off late in the second half.

They will face Ulster Elks in a novel final, after Ricky Lee’s side drew 1-1 with Railway Union but prevailed 6-5 on penalty strokes.