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  1. Final whistle as Coleraine win Irish Cuppublished at 17:11 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    That is all from us this afternoon as Coleraine win the Irish Cup for the first time since 2018.

    You can read Lauren McCann's report here.

    Keep an eye on the BBC Sport NI website and app for highlights and reaction from the game.

    Thanks for joining us today. Good evening!

  2. Postpublished at 17:09 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    We now have a clearer picture of the European play-offs after that final.

    Dungannon Swifts will host Carrick Rangers in the quarter-final, with the winner then away to Cliftonville in the semi-final.

    Linfield, by virtue of winning the BetMcLean Cup are already in the final and will be at home against one of the three aforementioned teams.

    Play-off quarter-final: Dungannon Swifts v Carrick Rangers - Wednesday, 6 May, 19:45 BST

    Play-off semi-final: Cliftonville v Dungannon Swifts/Carrick Rangers - Saturday, 9 May, 18:00 BST

    Play-off final: Linfield v Cliftonville/ Dungannon Swifts/Carrick Rangers - Tuesday, 12 May, 19:45 BST

  3. Postpublished at 17:08 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    I am sad that final is over to be honest, it was breathtaking and definitely one that will live long in the memory.

    Roll on the European play-offs now!

    Speaking of those matches, let's have a look at the action ahead.

  4. 'A sleeping giant no more'published at 17:06 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Coleraine defender Lyndon Kane speaking on BBC Two NI: "The feeling is amazing.

    "I didn't get a medal in 2018 and it haunted me even though I celebrated at the time. To do this eight years later for the people of the town is great.

    "We probably should have managed the game better but cup finals are about winning and we have the trophy.

    "I think Joel and Matthew are on a different level to other strikers in the league.

    "There is only one way this club is going. We were a sleeping giant but we are a sleeping giant no more."

  5. Coleraine lift the Irish Cup at Windsor Parkpublished at 17:04 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Watch Coleraine lift the Irish Cup in front of their jubilant supporters at Windsor Park.

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    Coleraine lift the Irish Cup at Windsor Park

  6. Postpublished at 17:01 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Want to catch up on the best bits from the match?

    You can read Lauren McCann's report from Windsor here.

  7. Emotional Higgins pays tribute to late mother after cup victorypublished at 16:57 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    An emotional Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins pays tribute to his late mother after watching his side beat Dungannon Swifts to win the Irish Cup.

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    Emotional Higgins pays tribute to late mother after Cup victory

  8. 'Sheer euphoria'published at 16:54 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Philip Lowry
    Limavady midfielder on BBC iPlayer

    This is sheer euphoria for the Coleraine supporters who have travelled in their numbers. The fans are bouncing.

    This is a wonderful boost for the project that Henry Ross and Ruaidhri Higgins have been building.

    Coleraine could go on and dominate for the next three, four, five years.

  9. 'Hard work has paid off'published at 16:51 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Coleraine double goalscorer Matthew Shevlin speaking on BBC Two NI: "I'm absolutely delighted. The work we have put in from the first day of pre-season has been phenomenal and I think we deserve this.

    "Dungannon made it hard for us but we got the job done."

  10. 'We made it hard for ourselves'published at 16:48 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Linfield

    Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins speaking on BBC Two NI: "We didn't half make it hard for ourselves but today is about winning, I didn't care how we won.

    "When you have players like Joel Cooper and Matthew Shevlin, you always have a chance."

  11. Postpublished at 16:46 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Lyndon Kane lifts the Irish Cup trophy to complete a successful season for the Bannsiders!

  12. Postpublished at 16:44 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Both sets of fans applaud the Swifts as they collect their runners-up medals.

  13. Coleraine are the Irish Cup Championspublished at 16:43 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Watch the Coleraine celebrations at the full-time whistle as the side secure the Irish Cup for the first time since 2018.

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    Coleraine are the Irish Cup Champions

  14. Postpublished at 16:42 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Here we go with the presentations, Joel Cooper has just been awarded the Player of the Match award for this afternoon.

    Cooper was outstanding this afternoon and looked like a real threat anytime he pushed into the final third.

  15. Postpublished at 16:40 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    It's party time for the Bannsiders with the trophy lift to come.

    Lyndon Kane and Matthew ShevlinImage source, Pacmaler
  16. 'This one is for the fans'published at 16:39 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Coleraine goalscorer Joel Cooper speaking on BBC Two NI: "We finished second in the league and now we have won the Irish Cup, so we have to be pleased.

    "For me and Matthew to score three goals between us in a cup final is brilliant. Hopefully we send the fans home happy.

    "The supporters have been outstanding all year round and this one is for them."

  17. Postpublished at 16:37 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Ruaidhri Higgins is showing off his dad dancing on the pitch with his children.

    Don't quit the day job for a career in dancing, Ruaidhri!

  18. Postpublished at 16:35 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    A really special moment for the Coleraine players and fans as they celebrate while the stage is set up for the trophy lift.

  19. Postpublished at 16:34 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Lauren McCann
    BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park

    It's a cruel end to the game for Dungannon Swifts, who fought back twice but just fell short in the end in their quest to win back-to-back Irish Cups.

    They will have to regroup quickly with the European play-offs to come.

  20. Postpublished at 16:33 BST 2 May

    FT: Dungannon Swifts 2-3 Coleraine

    Dungannon players and management go over to their fans to thank them for the support today.

    The Swifts certainly didn't give up their Irish Cup title without a fight in what was a really tight final.