Mark Dickson of Crusaders comes under pressure from Cliftonville's Aaron Smyth during the first half of the final at Windsor Park

Cliftonville defender Ciaran Donaghy attempts to check the progress of Crusaders dangerman David Rainey during the Irish Cup final

Cliftonville fans in the north stand at Windsor Park helped make the final a colourful occasion

David Rainey of Crusaders sends Cliftonville opponent Ryan Catney crashing to the ground during the Irish Cup final

Crusaders player Jordan Owens can hardly believe it after missing the best chance of the first half

Barry Holland of Cliftonville attempts to halt the progress of Crusaders striker David Rainey at Windsor Park

Cliftonville skipper Chris Scannell goes up for a high ball with Crusaders captain Colin Coates

Mark Dickson of Crusaders strikes the goal which gave the Shore Road club their first Irish Cup triumph since 1968

Mark Dickson turns away to celebrate after putting Crusaders into the lead in the 48th minute at Windsor Park

Crusaders players mob Mark Dickson after his goal gave them the lead early in the second half

A happy Crusaders goalscorer Mark Dickson with the Irish Cup after his side's 1-0 win over Cliftonville

The party begins for the Crusaders players after their 1-0 win over north Belfast rivals Cliftonville in the Irish Cup final