2009 Christy Ring Cup final

Hurling decider August 2024 August 2024 2009 Christy Ring Cup final Croke park hogan stand.jpg 250 2010 Christy Ring Cup Carlow hurling 40px 1-15 Down hurling 40px 0-14 11 July 2009 Croke Park Dublin Tommy Ryan (Tipperary) 3,978 Heavy rain 2008 2010 The 2009 Christy Ring Cup final was a hurling match played at Croke Park on 11 July 2009 to determine the winners of the 2009 Christy Ring Cup, the 5th season of the Christy Ring Cup, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the second tier hurling teams. The final was contested by Carlow of Leinster and Down of Ulster, with Carlow winning by 1-15 to 0-14.http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/foley-goal-pivotal-as-ryan-hails-lucky-carlow-26550446.html Foley goal pivotal as Ryan hails 'lucky' Carlow Irish Independent 13 July 2009 27 August 2015 The Christy Ring Cup final between Carlow and Down was the third cup meeting between the two teams, with Down recording two victories to Carlow's lone success. Carlow were hoping to make history by becoming the first team to retain the Christy Ring Cup title. Down were appearing in their second cup final and were hoping to claim their first title.July 2026 Carlow began in determined fashion when Shane Kavanagh sent over the opening score from a 65'. The early scoring opportunities fell Down's way, with points from Paul Braniff and Simon Wilson ensuring a 0-2 to 0-1 lead to Down by the tenth minute. Carlow scored four of the next five points and lead by 0-05 to 0-03 with 14 minutes to go before the interval. Braniff and Wilson were again on target, with the sides level at 0-5 apiece, seven minutes before the break. The sides traded scores on two occasions before the interval, ensuring a deadlock for half-time at 0-7 apiece.July 2026 Braniff and Wilson added early points for Down in the second half before Down defender Seán Ennis denied Kehoe after Carlow had won a penalty in the 43rd minute. Carlow bounced back with a brace of points to level the tie for the sixth time. The sides went point for point between the 46th and 67th minutes, until Carlow's late surge left the outcome of this game beyond doubt. The crucial goal arrived three minutes from time when Andrew Gaule dispatched the ball from 65 metres out into full-forward Robert Foley who powered the ball to the net. Although there were calls from Carlow for a penalty after Foley was swung around in the small square by Down full-back Stephen Murray, the referee applied the advantage rule with Foley turning and planting the ball past goalkeeper Graham Clarke. Craig Doyle added a late point to seal the Carlow victory.July 2026 Carlow's victory was their second consecutive success. They became the first team to retain the Christy Ring Cup title.July 2026 Down's defeat was their second in a Christy Ring Cup decider. They lost the inaugural final to Westmeath in the 2005 competition.July 2026 Match Details 11 July 2009 Carlow hurling 20px|border 1-15 - 0-14 20px|border Down hurling R Foley 1-03, P Kehoe 0-05 (0-04f), C Doyle 0-02 (0-01f), S Kavanagh (0-01 ‘65’), A Gaule, E Coady, E Byrne, J Coady 0-01 each. S Wilson 0-07 (0-07f), P Braniff 0-04, C O'Prey, J Coyle, A Higgins 0-01 each. Croke Park, Dublin 3,978 T Ryan (Tipperary) _CarlowGAA ff3437 1C86EE ff3437 FFFFFF 4fa36f _redtop _red stripes Carlow _redshoulders _collarblack _redshoulders _red stripes _color_3_stripes_red 000000 FF0000 000000 000000 000000 Down References Christy Ring Cup Final Category:Christy Ring Cup finals Category:GAA finals at Croke Park Category:Carlow county hurling team matches Category:Down county hurling team matches Category:2000s in Dublin (city) Category:July 2009 sports events in Europe Category:July 2009 in Ireland Category:2009 in Northern Ireland sport