Glanmire’s triple double

Team Montenotte, Glanmire won their third Women’s Premier League and Cup double in scintillating style yesterday when defeating DCU Mercy 72-69 in an epic final at the Watershed in Kilkenny.

In doing so, the Glanmire club moved to the top of the all-time list of Premier League titles with seven wins.

This game had everything. The sides were tied at 32 at the half and Mercy were in front (54-50) entering the final quarter but Chantell Alford and Grainne Dwyer held their nerve, as the Cork side were crowned champions in style.