Lory Meagher Cup
The Lory Meagher Cup (Irish: Corn Labhraí Uí Mheachair;[1] often referred to as the Meagher Cup) is the fifth-highest inter-county senior championship in hurling. Each year, the champion team in the Lory Meagher Cup is promoted to the Nicky Rackard Cup.
| Founded | 2009–present |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Other club(s) from | England |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Level on pyramid | 5 |
| Promotion to | Nicky Rackard Cup |
| Current champions | Louth (2022) |
| Most championships | Louth (3 titles) |
| Website | Official GAA site |
| Current: 2023 Lory Meagher Cup | |
The Lory Meagher Cup, which was introduced for the 2009 season, provides a meaningful championship for fifth tier teams deemed "too weak" for the fourth tier Nicky Rackard Cup.
The winners of the championship receive the Lory Meagher Cup, named after former Kilkenny hurler Lory Meagher who many regard as one of the greatest hurlers of all time.
History
Following the success of the Christy Ring Cup and Nicky Rackard Cup for the lower tier hurling teams, it was decided in 2008 to investigate the possibility of introducing a fourth tier. The Hurling Development Committee (HDC) proposed the new four-tier structure in place of the existing three-tier model. It, and the second and third-tier competitions, were to consist of eight teams.[2] The proposals were accepted at a special GAA Congress in October 2008.[3]
2023 Teams
| Team | Stadium | Province | In Championship since | Championship Titles | Last Championship Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan | Breffni Park | Ulster | 2017 | 0 | - |
| Lancashire | Old Bedians | Britain | 2022 | 0 | - |
| Leitrim | Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada | Connacht | 2022 | 1 | 2019 |
| Longford | Pearse Park | Leinster | 2021 | 2 | 2014 |
| Monaghan | St Tiernach's Park | Ulster | 2021 | 0 | - |
| Warwickshire | Páirc na hÉireann | Britain | 2023 | 2 | 2017 |
Winners listed by year
| Year | Date | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Details | 11 July | Tyrone | 5-11 (26) | Donegal | 3-16 (25) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2010 Details | 3 July | Longford | 1-20 (23) | Donegal | 1-12 (15) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2011 Details | 4 June | Donegal | 2-12 (18) | Tyrone | 0-17 (17) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2012 Details | 9 June | Tyrone[4] | 2-24 (30) | Fermanagh | 3-20 (29) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2013 Details | 8 June | Warwickshire[5] | 2-16 (22) | Longford | 0-10 (10) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2014 Details | 7 June | Longford[6] | 3-18 (27) | Fermanagh | 3-16 (25) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2015 Details | 6 June | Fermanagh[7] | 3-16 (25) | Sligo | 1-17 (20) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2016 Details | 4 June | Louth[8] | 4-15 (27) | Sligo | 4-11 (23) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2017 Details | 10 June | Warwickshire[9] | 0-17 (17) | Leitrim | 0-11 (11) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2018 Details | 23 June | Sligo | 4-15 (27) | Lancashire | 2-20 (26) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2019 Details | 22 June | Leitrim[10] | 2-23 (29) AET | Lancashire | 2-22 (28) AET | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2020 Details | 28 Nov | Louth | 2-19 (25) | Fermanagh | 2-8 (14) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2021 Details | 31 July | Fermanagh | 3-26 (35) | Cavan | 1-17 (20) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2022 Details | 21 May | Louth | 3-27 (36) | Longford | 3-14 (23) | Croke Park, Dublin |
| 2023 Details | Croke Park, Dublin |
Roll of Honour
| County | Title(s) | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louth | 3 | 0 | 2016, 2020, 2022 | - |
| Fermanagh | 2 | 3 | 2015, 2021 | 2012, 2014, 2020, |
| Longford | 2 | 2 | 2010, 2014 | 2013, 2022 |
| Tyrone | 2 | 1 | 2009, 2012 | 2011 |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | 2013, 2017 | - |
| Donegal | 1 | 2 | 2011 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sligo | 1 | 2 | 2018 | 2015, 2016 |
| Leitrim | 1 | 1 | 2019 | 2017 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | - | 2018, 2019 |
| Cavan | 0 | 1 | - | 2021 |
General Statistics
- Legend
- 1st – Champions
- 2nd – Runners-up
- SF/QF/R2 – Semi-Finals/Quarter-Finals/Round 2
- 3rd/4th/5th/6th – Group Stage
- CR – Christy Ring Cup
- NR – Nicky Rackard Cup
- - – Inactive
For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) are shown.
| Team | 2009 (8) | 2010 (7) | 2011 (7) | 2012 (5) | 2013 (4) | 2014 (4) | 2015 (5) | 2016 (5) | 2017 (6) | 2018 (4) | 2019 (4) | 2020 (3) | 2021 (5) | 2022 (6) | 2023 (6) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan | R2 | QF | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5th | 3rd | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 6th | 9 | |
| Donegal | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | CR | NR | NR | NR | NR | 3 |
| Fermanagh | QF | SF | QF | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | NR | 6th | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | NR | NR | 12 |
| Lancashire | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5th | 5th | 4th | 2nd | 2nd | - | - | 5th | 7 | |
| Leitrim | QF | SF | R2 | SF | 4th | 4th | 3rd | 4th | 2nd | NR | 1st | NR | NR | 3rd | 12 | |
| Longford | SF | 1st | QF | R3 | 2nd | 1st | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | SF | 2nd | 9 | |
| Louth | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | 1st | NR | NR | NR | 1st | SF | 1st | NR | 4 |
| Monaghan | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | QF | 4th | 3 | |
| Sligo | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | NR | CR | CR | CR | CR | 4 |
| South Down | SF | R2 | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | — | 3 |
| Tyrone | 1st | NR | 2nd | 1st | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | CR | 3 |
| Warwickshire | R2 | QF | SF | SF | 1st | 3rd | 4th | 3rd | 1st | NR | NR | - | - | NR | 10 |
The most one sided Finals:
- 15 points - 2021: Fermanagh 3-26 - 1-17 Cavan
- 13 points - 2022: Louth 3-27 - 3-14 Longford
- 12 points - 2013: Warwickshire 2-16 - 0-10 Longford
- 11 points - 2020: Louth 2-19 - 2-08 Fermanagh
- 8 points - 2010: Longford 1-20 - 1-12 Donegal
Debut of teams
References
- ^ "CLG ULADH – AN CHOMHDHÁIL BHLIANTÚÍL 2015" (PDF). 22 January 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "New hurling format proposed". Irish Times. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Galway and Antrim voted into Leinster". Irish Times. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Lory Meagher final: Tyrone win thriller in extra time". Hogan Stand. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Warwickshire land Lory Meagher spoils". RTÉ Sport. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Longford bounce back to regain title". Irish Examiner. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ "Fermanagh hold fast despite flurry of red cards". Irish Times. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ Mooney, Francis (4 June 2016). "Late goal blitz secures Lory Meagher Cup for Louth" – via www.rte.ie.
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{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Walsh, Daire (22 June 2019). "Extra-time glory for Leitrim in Lory Meagher decider" – via www.rte.ie.
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