2006 Christy Ring Cup

The Christy Ring Cup 2006 began on Saturday, June 3, 2006. The Christy Ring Cup is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 2005 for middle-ranking hurling teams in Ireland. Down shocked Antrim on opening day, but the Glensmen came back to win their next three games by a combined 77 points. In Group B, Kildare won all their games while Carlow scraped the runner-up spot. In the semis Antrim led the Lilywhites 2-14 to 0-1 at half-time, while in a thrilling match Carlow beat Down by two points.

2006 Christy Ring Cup

The Christy Ring Cup 2006 began on Saturday, June 3, 2006. The Christy Ring Cup is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 2005 for middle-ranking hurling teams in Ireland. Down shocked Antrim on opening day, but the Glensmen came back to win their next three games by a combined 77 points. In Group B, Kildare won all their games while Carlow scraped the runner-up spot. In the semis Antrim led the Lilywhites 2-14 to 0-1 at half-time, while in a thrilling match Carlow beat Down by two points.