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!”

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.