Joy for Roscommon, Fermanagh and Kerry in today's hurling finals

Kerry strode to a 1-20 to 0-12 victory over Derry in the Christy Ring Cup final, lifting their second title and avoiding a third successive defeat in the Croke Park decider.

Shane Nolan finished with a 1-8 tally as the Kingdom rounded off a successful season that has seen them win promotion to Division 1B of the NHL.