Derry and Armagh through to Nicky Rackard Cup final while Antrim reach Christy Ring decider

By Simon Hunter

Derry will go head to head with Armagh for the Nicky Rackard Cup title.

The Oakleafers haven't made the decider since 2006, and beat Monaghan 6-17 to 1-12.

The Orchard County meanwhile overcame Tyrone 2-25 to 1-14 at the weekend.

The sides will meet on the 14th of June.

Comhghairdeas to the senior hurlers who are through to the Nicky Rackard final for the third consecutive year. Fantastic performance today. pic.twitter.com/Y6fn7gxwcZ

— Armagh GAA (@Armagh_GAA) May 20, 2017

Meanwhile a massive win for Antrim helped them to a Christy Ring Cup final.

They beat Down 4-23 to 0-15.

#ChristyRingSemiFinal Result
Full Time Aontroim.: 4-23(35)
Down: 0-15(15)

Next up - Christy Ring Final v @Carlow_GAA #BeThereAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/94IbUl23M3

— Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) May 20, 2017