2012 Lory Meagher Cup

The 2009 Lory Meagher Cup is the fourth edition of the Lory Meagher Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2009 and is the fourth-tier of Hurling for senior county teams (the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is the first-tier trophy). It is contested by five GAA county teams ranked 29–33 in the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. The draw for the 2012 fixtures took place on 14 November 2011. The competition began on 5 May 2012 and ended on 9 June 2012.

Donegal were the defending champions, however, they availed of their right to promotion to the Nicky Rackard Cup. Tyrone won the competition, defeating Fermanagh in the cup final.

To Championship
Relegated from the Nicky Rackard Cup


 * None

From Championship
Promoted to the Nicky Rackard Cup


 * Donegal

Withdrew from championship


 * Cavan
 * South Down

Teams
A total of five teams contested the Lory Meagher Cup, including three sides from the 2011 Lory Meagher Cup and Tyrone and Longford.

Miscellaneous

 * Tyrone win their 1st championship in 3 years, last winning the 2009 Lory Meagher Cup