Instonians beat Belfast Harlequins to progress to Kirk Cup final

Instonians proved too strong for Belfast Harlequins at Shawsbridge

Instonians progressed to the Kirk Cup Final on Boxing Day by beating Belfast Harlequins 5-2 in Sunday's semi-final.

Andrew Coulter scored two Instonians goals with James Dowling, Steven Kelso and William Robinson also on target as Andrew Smythe and Tom Brann replied.

The scoreline was 1-1 at half-time with Smythe replying to Dowling's opener before Instonians moved 4-1 ahead.

Sunday's opening semi-final between Mossley and NICS at Shawsbridge was postponed because of bad weather.

However, the second semi-final was able to go ahead at the same venue as conditions improved later in the day.

Banbridge beat Cookstown in last year's Boxing Day decider.