Ballycran won the 2021 championship defeating Portaferry in the Final after extra time.

No team outside Ballycran, Portaferry and Ballygalget have won the title since Kilclief's 23rd victory in 1956.

Introduced in 1903 as the Down Senior Hurling Championship, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to senior-ranking club teams, with its winner reckoned as the Down county champion.

The winning captain accepts the cup on behalf of his team before giving a short speech.

In accordance with GAA rules, the County Board awards a set of gold medals to the championship winners.