2009 Christy Ring Cup
The 2009 Christy Ring Cup was the fifth edition of the Christy Ring Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2005 and is the second-tier of Hurling for senior county teams (the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is the first-tier trophy). It is contested by eight GAA county teams ranked 13–20 in the 2009 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
Eight county teams participate in the competition. The teams are Carlow, Derry, Down, Kerry, Mayo, Kildare, Westmeath and Wicklow.
| Teams | 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Carlow (2nd title) | ||
| Runners-up | Down | ||
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The winning team was promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2010 and played for the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
On 11 July, Carlow retained the cup with a 1-15 to 0-14 victory over Down at Croke Park.