Another Christy Ring cup for Kildare, but more final woe for Derry

The Kildare players and officials celebrate with the cup after the Christy Ring Cup final match between Kildare and Derry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Christy Ring Cup final: Kildare 4-21 Derry 1-22 

Kildare secured a record fifth Christy Ring Cup and their fourth in seven years as they overcame Derry to secure an immediate return to the Joe McDonagh Cup at Croke Park this afternoon.