Lory Meagher Cup
The Lory Meagher Cup (Irish: Corn Labhraí Uí Mheachair; 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 | Monaghan (1st title) (2023) |
| 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.
The title has been won by 9 different counties, 5 of whom have won the title more than once. The all-time record-holders are Louth, who have won the cup on 3 occasions. Monaghan are the title holders, defeating Lancashire by 3-22 to 3-20 in the 2023 final.