IT WAS CELEBRATION time today in Croke Park for the hurlers of Down, Donegal and Warwickshire.
While it was a disappointing day for the hurlers of Kerry, Roscommon and Longford.
Here’s some of the best images from the triple-header of hurling action in the Christy Ring Cup, Nicky Rackard Cup and Lory Meagher Cup.
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Gareth Johnson with his nephew after the game
James Coyle and Paul Sheehan celebrate at the final whistle
James Coyle celebrates at the final whistle
Shane Nolan celebrates scoring a goal for Kerry
Paul Braniff lifts the Christy Ring Cup for Down
Paddy Hannigan celebrates with his son Sean Og
Jamsie Donnelly and Gerry Fallon compete for the sliotar
Joe Boyle and Cahtal Kelly battle it out
Sean McVeigh and Stephen Boyle celebrate at the final whistle
Joe Boyle lifts the Nicky Rackard Cup for Donegal
Kevin Connelly with Liam Knocker and Eamon Gleeson
Ciaran Fitzpatrick of Longford and Donncha Kennedy of Warwickshire
A Warwickshire fan celebrates a late score
Stephen Ahern and Alan Morrissey celebrate near the end of the game
Conal Maskey lifts the Lory Meagher Cup for Warwickshire
