Also on Sunday is the Women’s All-Ireland T20 Cup final with Waringstown keen to emulate their men’s side who have a record seven Irish trophies in the cabinet – six in the 50-overs format and one T20.

The Lawn side were in the 2024 decider, but had a bit of stage fright as they were overpowered by Phoenix, losing by nine wickets.

“Last year's final was a big occasion, and with it being our first time in it, it perhaps got to us a little on the day,” said captain Sophie Hinds. “But we've taken a lot from that experience and are excited to play this weekend.

“We have to trust the work we’ve put in across this season and to take time to enjoy the occasion. The squad is in good shape ahead of the final, with no major injury concerns.

“It’s great that the NCU is hosting the decider this year. We’ve played at Stormont for club games a couple of times this season, but either way the venue shouldn’t change too much for us. It will maybe be nice to have a bit of a bigger turnout from NCU supporters due to the game being more local.”

Hinds has just graduated from Queens with a first-class honours Law Degree, and would love more success to spring a surprise on Leinster champions Merrion.

“It would be a massive achievement for us,” said the 21-year-old. “Winning an All-Ireland title is the pinnacle of club competition, and to bring that silverware back to Waringstown would be incredibly special for the players, the coaches, and the entire club community.

“It would be a nice reward for the hard work put in across the past couple of seasons.”

Whatever the result, it’s been an incredibly successful period for the club, who completed another double earlier this month.

“Across the past two seasons we’ve made huge steps forward — both in terms of our current squad’s performances, and our development pathways for younger players coming through. There is definitely a lot for us to be excited for in the future.”