Martin Ennis overjoyed as Meath crowned champions after Christy Ring marathon

Meath 4-21 Antrim 5-17: Victorious Meath manager Martin Ennis finished up Saturday evening’s post-match media briefing with a wry smile. “I hope to God none of ye lot are ringing me tomorrow!”

Martin Ennis overjoyed as Meath crowned champions after Christy Ring marathon

Exactly three weeks ago, Ennis’s phone was hopping in the aftermath of a Christy Ring Cup final that Meath thought they’d won only to be later informed it was actually a draw and that a replay was required.

A most remarkable episode in hurling history finally came to a conclusion on Saturday evening as Meath prevailed at the second attempt though, typically, it was anything but straight forward.

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