Linfield knew they had a big week ahead of them, but they've passed their first assignment in the hunt for the double with flying colours.

David Healy's side were far too strong for Larne on the night, and deservedly added a 44th Irish Cup crown to their vast trophy collection thanks to first-half goals from Shayne Lavery and Joel Cooper.

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And while the Blues will enjoy tonight, there is still the small matter of defending their Irish Premiership title.

However, they only need a point against Coleraine at the Showgrounds on Tuesday evening to complete the league and cup double and cap another golden season for the Windsor Park club.

You will be able to watch Coleraine v Linfield on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.

Until then, it's goodbye from us!

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Linfield skipper Jamie Mulgrew conducts his post-match interview with BBC Sport NI's Nicola McCarthy after winning his seventh Irish Cup.

He'll be 35 next month, but he certainly didn't show it tonight. Another colossal performance in the Blues' engine room.

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Linfield clinch their seventh trophy under David Healy.

They could make it eight on Tuesday!

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Harsh self-reflection from the man of the match!

Cliftonville fan Tim McGarry thinks he has worked out the reason for tonight's result

Yes, the Linfield skipper was superb tonight.

Linfield have won the Irish Cup!

First-half strikes from Shayne Lavery and Joel Cooper lift the Blues to a deserved 2-1 win and their record-extending 44th triumph in this competition.

David Healy's side were far superior from the outset. Undoubtedly fired up with their fans roaring them on, Linfield swarmed Larne from the first whistle, got the early goal through Lavery and were never really troubled from there.

Man of the match Cooper gave them a cushion going into the break, and while Larne boss Tiernan Lynch introduced David McDaid and Johnny McMurray, the Linfield defence stood firm until Jeff Hughes' injury-time consolation for the Invermen.

While Lavery and Cooper defended from the front in tireless fashion, Jamie Mulgrew and Cameron Palmer were also outstanding.

Larne simply didn't have enough on the night.

Linfield's mission is 50% complete. With the Irish Cup wrapped up, their focus will quickly switch to defending their league title, which they can do with a point against Coleraine on Tuesday.

Jeff Hughes isn't giving this up yet. His left-footed drive requires a block from Jimmy Callacher, but it's a poor delivery and Linfield regain possession as we enter three minutes of additional time.

This, as we tick into the 87th minute, is tough to argue with.

Linfield have been excellent tonight and the cup is almost in their hands.

That was the chance to wrap it up.

Cooper, who's been unplayable for most of the night, beats Josh Robinson but waits far too long before attempting the square ball to Manzinga.

Larne bundle it behind for a corner, but this time it's Mitchell's ball.

Cooper fancies his chances against Albert Watson. He beats him, too, but he can't quite get the better of Mitchell, who charges down the forward's shot.

From Millar's corner, Callacher heads over when he really should be hitting the target.

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Shayne Lavery's night is done, and what a night it's been for Linfield's leading scorer.

He goes off to a deserved standing ovation, a sight which has sadly been largely absent throughout this season.

Christy Manzinga enters the fray.