With six for 14 over two matches and a match-winning 54 against The Netherlands, Laura Delany clinched the title for her side and the Player of the Tournament award for herself in Deventer on Thursday.

After a superb not-out 93 by Kim Garth, Miranda Veringmeier responded in kind with 67 as The Netherlands took the fight to the Irish bowlers in Deventer on Wednesday.

With two for 7, three catches and a not-out 40, Laura Delany led her side to a six-wicket victory on Tuesday.

Allrounder Lois Wilkinson's six-wicket haul sends The Netherlands plunging to defeat on the opening day in Deventer.

This inaugural European Women�s Under 17 championship is an important indicator of the progress of women�s youth cricket in Europe.