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. 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.

Format

The tournament has a double elimination format - each team will play at least two games before being knocked out.

Team changes

To Championship

Relegated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Promoted from the Nicky Rackard Cup

From Championship

Promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup

Teams

General Information

Personnel and kits

Bracket

Knockout phase

Wicklow are relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup 2010 competition.

Round 1

Matches

Round 2

Round 2A

Round 2B

Quarter-finals

Matches

Semi-finals

Matches

Final

Final

Relegation playoff

Wicklow are relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup 2010 competition.

Stadia and locations

Championship statistics

Miscellaneous