2013 Christy Ring Cup

The 2013 Christy Ring Cup was the ninth staging of the Christy Ring Cup hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2005. The cup competition began on 4 May 2013 and ended on 8 June 2013.

London were defending champions, however, they were promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Down won the title following a 3–16 to 2–17 victory over Kerry in the final.

To Championship
Relegated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship


 * None

Promoted from the Nicky Rackard Cup


 * Armagh

From Championship
Promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship


 * London

Relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup


 * None

Miscellaneous

 * Down won their 1st championship in 16 years, last winning the 1997 Ulster Senior Hurling Championship.
 * Down are the second Ulster county to win the Christy Ring Cup, along with Antrim.