Meath produced an impressive display against Down at Croke Park to secure their second Christy Ring Cup crown in the space of four seasons.

Residents of Ireland’s most southerly inhabited island have called for a long-term solution to their water supply system as they face in to a fourth day of restrictions.

Wicklow’s hurlers are back in the Christy Ring Cup final for the second year running after beating Meath by eight points in the semi-final at Arklow on Saturday.

Kildare 3-13 Meath 1-12