Merrion Girls were crowned All-Ireland Under-17 champions after a crushing nine-wicket victory over hosts Holywood at Seapark. Holywood were skittled for just 28 in 8.1 overs as Merrion’s bowlers produced a ruthless display. Aoife Hayden claimed three for eight and Ashwi Manoj three for four, while Isolde Ní Dhonaill took two wickets for a single run. Poppy Miller and Aryana Purser also struck. Merrion needed only 28 balls to complete the chase. Tansy Ní Dhónail made 10 before falling, while captain Aisling Lawlor finished unbeaten on 10 and Síbha Bhoja five not out as Merrion sealed the national title in emphatic fashion.

Persistent rain meant no play could take place. The bowl out ended all square but Bonds Glen won the sudden death shoot out and advanced to the final against Clontarf.

Another bowl-out and another win for Bonds Glen who retained their All-Ireland U13 title. Not the way they would have wanted to, but a truly awful day weather wise in the North West left the organisers with little alternative. Let's hope for better fortunes in the U13 boys at Ballyspallen and Coleraine tomorrow.