Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey set up Curtis Cup victory

Great Britain and Ireland won the Cup for just the second time in the last 10 contests.

Great Britain and Ireland won the Curtis Cup for just the second time in the last 10 contests after holding off a spirited fightback from the United States.

After claiming five of the six points available on day two, the home side needed just two and half points from Sunday's eight singles matches to secure victory at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club.