[1][2][3] London were scheduled to compete in the Christy Ring Cup but didn't due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gaelic games.

[4] The rise in COVID-19 cases affected the tournament, with two first-round games conceded due to positive tests.

[5] Kildare were the winners, defeating Down in the final following earlier wins against Wicklow and Roscommon.

The competition featured the first ever inter-county hurling penalty shootout, with Down qualifying for the final by causing an upset through knocking Offaly out in the semi-final.

London did not compete as the quarantine restrictions on travel meant that their participation was not feasible.