Antrim Hurlers for #CrokeParkFinal #ChristyRing

Antrim led throughout as they booked a place in the Christy Ring Cup final for a second year in a row by beating Down 4-23 to 0-15 at Cushendall on Saturday.

Second quarter goals from Conor Johnston and Ciaran Clarke helped the Saffrons to a commanding 11-point lead at the break, 2-12 to 0-7.

The same players found the net in the second half as Antrim won by 20 points.

Carlow will be the Saffrons' opposition in the decider after they defeated neighbours Wicklow by 0-24 to 2-8.

Clarke netted his second inside a minute of the re-start, with Johnston completing his goal double seven minutes from the end.

Antrim and twice winners Carlow will contest the final for the first time since 2006.