| Dates | 28 June — 3 August | ||
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| Teams | 12 | ||
| Champions | Sligo (1st title) Damien Burke (captain) Michael Galvin (manager) | ||
| Runners-up | Louth | ||
| Relegated | 8 counties | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 19 | ||
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The 2008 Nicky Rackard Cup was the 4th annual third tier hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association. Sligo beat Louth in the final.