Gareth Johnson bagged a hat-trick while Eoin Clarke scored the other two goals for the rampant Mourne team.

Derry lacked potency in attack although Ruairi Convery impressed with a personal 1-9 tally.

From his introduction in the second half Paddy Hughes led the half back line

Antrim claimed their six successive Ulster minor hurling title after beating Down 2-14 to 3-8 at Casement.

The Down seniors had little trouble in their game, in which they led 3-5 to 0-8 at the break, and they were superior in all the key positions.

Full-back and captain Stephen Murray, midfielder Brendan McGourty and full-forward Johnson excelled for the victors.