Unbeaten Liffey Celtics and Brunell face off in decider

A new name will adorn the Women’s National Cup in a fortnight after Liffey Celtic powered past champions DCU Mercy to join first-time finalists Brunell in the blue riband on January 27.

Celtics, 9-0 in the Superleague this season, continued their perfect campaign by unseating defending champions DCU Mercy 71-51 in Saturday’s second semi-final at the Mardyke Arena. It presents a readymade opportunity to atone for the disappointment of their final defeat two years ago when they suffered a 13-point reverse to Glanmire. Head coach Mark Byrne believes that disappointment has proved a turning point for the Leixlip-based outfit.