Cathal Brugha and Vincent's claim water polo glory

It wasn't until the last 20 seconds of the game that the final of the Irish Men's National Water Polo Cup was decided in Limerick’s University pool last night.

Belfast’s Cathal Brugha broke the hearts of their Galway opponents Corrib, with a goal from the last chance of the game to win 10-9 and complete the League and Cup double.

The women’s final, an hour earlier, was won by perennial champions St Vincent’s from Dublin.

They took the national title by a score of 8-2, which did not reflect the grit and determination of their Drogheda rivals who were unlucky not to convert more of their chances.

It was the Vincent’s Women's 10th consecutive title. If there’s something in the water around the club’s Glasnevin heartland then unfortunately the Vincent’s men aren’t drinking it.

They were knocked out by Brugha on their way to the 2nd consecutive title.

The intensity of the Women’s final was apparent when it had to be stopped due to an injury to the Vincent’s keeper who had to leave the water to recover.

Water Polo is a minority sport but one that is all island and played by a small group of clubs from all over the country.

The Irish Senior Cup which is held over four days every year in deep water 30m pool pitches is the sport's version of the All Ireland final.

But Irish Water Polo and Swim Ireland also uses the occasion to recognise its "all star" teams and individual sports men and women.

Watch back the closing stages of the tournament here.

Women's Team of the tournament: 1. Danielle Clemmer (Drogheda) 2. Christine Farrelly (Drogheda) 3. Simona Herbaj (Drogheda) 4. Lisa Kelly (St Vincent's) 5. Kate Hynes (St Vincent's) 6. Laura Murphy (St Vincent's) 7. Sophie Moran (Tribes)

Women’s MVP of the tournament: Lisa Kelly (St Vincent's)

Men’s