 Counties coloured by 2012 Championship tier; Nicky Rackard Cup counties in green. | |||
| Dates | 5 May – 9 June 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 6 | ||
| Champions | Armagh | ||
| Runners-up | Louth | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 8 | ||
| Goals scored | 19 (2.38 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 224 (28 per match) | ||
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The 2012 Nicky Rackard Cup is the eighth season of the Nicky Rackard Cup since its establishment in 2005. A total of six teams will contest the Nicky Rackard Cup, including four sides from the 2011 Nicky Rackard Cup and one promoted team from the 2011 Lory Meagher Cup and one team relegated from the 2011 Christy Ring Cup. The teams are:
- Monaghan
- Roscommon
- Sligo
- Louth
- Armagh *Relegated from 2011 Christy Ring Cup
- Donegal *Promoted from 2011 Lory Meagher Cup