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.