Liffey Celtics edge Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell to reach Women’s National Cup semis

In the second quarter-final, Career Decisions UCC Glanmire booked their place to the last four with a comfortable win over Midland Park Portlaoise Panthers.

Brunell's Brailyn Joseph in action against Liffey Celtics' Aine O'Connor and Katie Williamson. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Flomax Liffey Celtics stayed on track to retain their Paudie O’Connor Women’s National Cup crown as they overcame Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell 82-80 in a thrilling quarter-final at the GCU Arena on Sunday.

The winners had exceptional displays from their American duo of Destinee Brusch (24) and Brooke Kane (19) with Katie Williamson also destroying the Brunell defence with a 21-point contribution.