Event: Nicky Rackard Cup

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Munster Senior Hurling Championship draw lopsided, says TJ Ryan

Former Limerick manager TJ Ryan has described the Munster SHC draw as “lopsided”, pointing to Cork and Waterford as the big winners from Friday evening’s draw.

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Revised provincial hurling championship draws to take place tomorrow

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Hurler of the Year award a ‘distant dream’ come true for Callanan

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Sligo secure second Nicky Rackard Cup title against Armagh

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Cork’s Dennehy set to miss rest of season

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Meath and Down set up Christy Ring decider

Here is how the rest of the weekend's hurling finished

Meath cemented their status as clear favourites for the Christy Ring Cup on Saturday afternoon.

Sun, 19 May, 2019

How ‘anti-congestion’ zones could help our GAA stars shine

Over the next number of weeks, the emphasis in the GAA championships moves to football. Galway’s victory in the Connacht final on Sunday against Roscommon means they are the first team to, coin a phrase, be “safe in the [Super] 8”.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2018

GPA seek prelim quarter-finals

Ahead of yesterday’s deadline for amendments to the proposed All-Ireland hurling championship restructure, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) recommended the introduction of two preliminary quarter-finals.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

Change on the way as hurling counters football’s Super 8

The knock-out element of hurling’s provincial championships will be replaced by a round-robin structure from next year if new proposals are backed.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

Brendan Rogers: ‘You’ll only become the best when you play with the best and against the best’

Brendan Rogers insists he’s not downbeat about the numbers who’ve walked away from Derry this year.

Fri, 26 May, 2017

McCormack strikes late to deny brave Exiles

Christy Ring Cup

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Sweeper systems are the Rubik’s Cube of modern game of hurling

Sport needs rivalry, same as egg requires salt and Simon Cowell would not be without Sharon Osbourne.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Westmeath v Offaly - Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Qualifier Round 1

Weekend GAA previews

Here’s a rundown of all the weekend’s major action...

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Waterford v Clare - Munster Senior Hurling League Round 4

Weekend previews

An overview of all the weekend’s major action.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Christy Ring Cup: Ciarán Clarke hits 2-10 as Antrim lay down early marker

Antrim produced a powerful first-half performance when defeating Kildare 3-20 to 0-17 in their Christy Ring Cup opening fixture at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Dublin v Antrim - Bord na Mona Walsh Cup Group 2

Today’s hurling previews

A number of teams getting into championship gear this weekend...

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Micheal Donoghue steps into the breach in Galway

Former All-Ireland winning club hurling manager Micheal Donoghue has been entrusted with picking up the pieces in Galway as the replacement for ousted boss Anthony Cunningham.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

Fermanagh make step up to Nicky Rackard Cup

The Fermanagh hurlers are celebrating for the second weekend in a row. Seven days after winning the Lory Meagher Cup, they earned the right to step up to the higher grade with a four points win over Louth in a Nicky Rackard Cup promotion/relegation play-off at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Joy for Roscommon, Fermanagh and Kerry in today's hurling finals

Kerry strode to a 1-20 to 0-12 victory over Derry in the Christy Ring Cup final, lifting their second title and avoiding a third successive defeat in the Croke Park decider.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

Kildare reel in Meath to set up clash with Kerry

Kildare found themselves away from home and eight points down for the second Saturday in a row at Trim two days ago, but yet again the Christy Ring Cup champions dug themselves out of a hole to record a 3-23 to 2-18 win over Meath and set up a semi-final meeting with Kerry at Newbridge on Saturday.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Football first for Cadogan despite Armagh link

Eoin Cadogan will take his first steps into coaching when he links up with the Armagh hurlers next season — despite yesterday committing to Cork’s footballers in 2015.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Friday’s TV tips

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Comfortable victories for Donegal and Louth

Nicky Rackard Cup champions Donegal got their campaign back on track in Letterkenny on Saturday when they easily overcame Monaghan,3-26 to 0-15, to secure a quarter-final place against Louth next weekend.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Hooter to be fine-tuned for Fitzgibbon

A number of small changes will be made to the public clock/hooter for tomorrow’s Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals in Belfast.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2014

Donegal win Nicky Rackard Cup despite sending-off

Donegal 3-20 Roscommon 3-16

Sat, 08 Jun, 2013

Donegal and Roscommon to meet in Nicky Rackard Final

Goals were key for both Donegal and Roscommon as they booked a meeting in the Nicky Rackard Cup final at Croke Park in a fortnight's time, following semi-final wins this afternoon.

Sat, 25 May, 2013

Tyrone annoyed at Rackard Cup venue

The Tyrone hurlers are annoyed at the venue for their Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final with Roscommon, following the CCCC's decision to fix the last-four tie for Athleague this Saturday.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Monaghan and Roscommon advance to Nicky Rackard semis

Monaghan and Roscommon booked semi-final places in the Nicky Rackard Cup, with goals key in their quarter-final wins over Sligo and Louth respectively this afternoon.

Sat, 18 May, 2013

Nicky Rackard wins for Tyrone and Donegal

Tyrone and Donegal advanced in the Nicky Rackard Cup this afternoon, following wins over Monaghan and Donegal respectively.

Sat, 11 May, 2013

Derry’s goal blitz too much for Armagh

Two goals in each half saw Derry coast to an easy Ulster SHC quarter-final win over Armagh.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2012

Derry set up Down semi-final clash

Armagh 1-17 Derry 4-14

Sun, 17 Jun, 2012

Wee County rout Donegal

Louth will face Armagh in the Nicky Rackard Cup final after a 20-point rout of Donegal at Letterkenny on Saturday.

Mon, 28 May, 2012

Armagh seal final spot

Armagh were lucky to reach the Nicky Rackard Cup final after a less than convincing display against Roscommon in the semi-final on Saturday.

Mon, 28 May, 2012

Neighbours Armagh and Louth to contest Nicky Rackard final

The Nicky Rackard Cup decider will be a neighbourly encounter at Croke Park, on Saturday, June 9 after semi-final wins for Armagh and Louth.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Roscommon and Louth secure victories

Roscommon and Louth recorded victories over Monaghan and Sligo in the Nicky Rackard Cup respectively yesterday, while today Leitrim ousted rivals Longford from the Lory Meagher Cup.

Sun, 20 May, 2012

Armagh do the damage early

Armagh booked their place in the Nicky Rackard Cup semi-finals with a one-sided win over Sligo in Crossmaglen on Saturday.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Donegal see off battling Farney

Donegal booked their place in the Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final with three points in injury-time but they were pushed all the way by a resurgent Monaghan in an entertaining game in Clones on Saturday.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Nicky Rackard Cup sees wins for Warwickshire, Donegal and Armagh

Donegal and Armagh claimed wins in the Nicky Rackard Cup today, while Warwickshire made their long journey to Leitrim count, with victory over the hosts at Ballinamore.

Sat, 12 May, 2012

Farney back on title trail

Monaghan hurlers’ new manager hopes to put their national league final debacle behind them in time for the Nicky Rackard Cup.

Sat, 12 May, 2012

Armagh overcome red card adversity

Armagh overcame two sendings-off to score a comfortable win over Louth in Saturday’s Nicky Rackard Cup first round match at Dundalk.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Wins for Armagh and Donegal in opening round of Nicky Rackard Cup

The hurlers of Armagh and Donegal claimed wins in the opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup this afternoon.

Sat, 05 May, 2012

Lesser lights dreaming of Croker

The Christy Ring Cup gets underway today as counties dream of reaching the big stage

Sat, 05 May, 2012

Monaghan no-show won’t please us, says Bourke

Fingal manager Willie Bourke says he will take no pleasure if they are crowned Division 3A hurling champions by default after Monaghan County Board informed the GAA they will not be fulfilling Sunday’s final fixture.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

Monaghan hurling boss Lennon resigns over fixtures row

Monaghan hurling is in a state of chaos after the county's senior hurling manager Mattie Lennon decided to resign over a fixtures row.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012

Angry Farney boys set to boycott league final

Monaghan’s hurlers are set to hand Fingal a walkover in next Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 3A final and pull out of the Nicky Rackard Cup.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012

Finn and Canty spur Exiles

CORK natives Martin Finn and Kevin Canty were the key contributors as London finally put Louth to the sword with a convincing second-half performance to win the Nicky Rackard Cup at Croke Park.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2011

Exiles storm past Louth to win Nicky Rackard Cup

London 2-20 Louth 0-11

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011

Louth scrape into Nicky Rackard Cup semis

The hurlers of Louth and Fingal claimed quarter-final wins in the Nicky Rackard Cup this afternoon.

Sat, 07 May, 2011

Wins for London and Monaghan in Nicky Rackard Cup

London and Monaghan claimed victories in the Nicky Rackard Cup today.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011