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.
| 2009 Christy Ring Cup | |
| Teams: | 8 |
| Champions: | Carlow |
| Count: | 2 |
| Runners-Up: | Down |
| Previous Year: | 2008 |
| Previous Tournament: | 2008 Christy Ring Cup |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
| Next Tournament: | 2010 Christy Ring Cup |
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.[1]
The tournament has a double elimination format - each team will play at least two games before being knocked out.
Relegated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
Promoted from the Nicky Rackard Cup
Promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
Relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup
| County | Last Cup title | Last Provincial title | Last All-Ireland title | Position in 2008 Championship | Appearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow | 2008 | — | — | 5th | ||
| Derry | — | 2001 | — | 4th | ||
| Down | — | 1997 | — | 5th | ||
| Kerry | — | 1891 | 1891 | 5th | ||
| Kildare | — | — | — | 5th | ||
| Mayo | — | 1909 | — | 5th | ||
| Westmeath | 2007 | — | — | 4th | ||
| Wicklow | — | — | — | 5th |
| Match | Date | Venue | Team | Score | Team | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | May 9 | Aughrim Park | Wicklow | 3-9 | Carlow | 4-16 | |
| Round 1 | May 9 | Páirc Esler | Down | 3-20 | Derry | 1-22 | |
| Round 1 | May 9 | Tralee | Kerry | 3-11 | Mayo | 1-16 | |
| Round 1 | May 9 | Cusack Park | Westmeath | 2-21 | Kildare | 3-19 | |
| Round 2A | May 16 | Tralee | Kerry | 2-10 | Down | 3-11 | |
| Round 2A | May 16 | Newbridge | Kildare | 1-13 | Carlow | 1-16 | |
| Round 2B | May 16 | Crossmolina | Mayo | 2-20 | Westmeath | 0-15 | |
| Round 2B | May 16 | Swatragh | Derry | 2-15 | Wicklow | 0-9 | |
| Quarter-final | May 23 | Mullingar | Kerry | 4-21 | Derry | 2-12 | |
| Quarter-final | May 23 | Athleague | Kildare | 1-10 | Mayo | 1-16 | |
| Semi-final | June 6 | Dr Cullen Park | Carlow | 1-15 | Kerry | 2-12 | |
| Semi-final | June 6 | Páirc Esler | Down | 4-21 | Mayo | 0-14 | |
| Semi-final replay | June 13 | Tralee | Kerry | 2-11 | Carlow | 6-10 | |
| Final | July 11 | Croke Park | Down | 0-14 | Carlow | 1-15 |
Wicklow are relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup 2010 competition.
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See also: List of Gaelic Athletic Association stadiums.