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

Derry 0-23 Down 2-12: Derry produced their most polished performance of the season when defeating Down in Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup semi-final at Owenbeg.

Kilmallock broke a six-year hoodoo for Munster club hurling champions this afternoon when they easily overcame Portaferry of Down by 2-19 to 0-12 at Cusack Park in Mullingar.

Clare manager Eamon Fennessy admitted considerable improvement is needed ahead of next month’s semi-final showdown with Leinster champions Dublin.

Caolan Bailie scored 13 points as Down bridged a gap of 18 years to win the Ulster MHC title on Saturday.