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2007 Nicky Rackard Cup
The 2007 Nicky Rackard Cup began in June 2007. It was the third time this element of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was played. Both Roscommon and Armagh easily progressed to the final in Croke Park, averaging winning margins of 23 and 14 points respectively in the early rounds. In a tense final, the Rossies ran out two-point winners, substitute Gary Fallon scoring the crucial goal. Report
Format
Twelve teams participated in the 2007 Nicky Rackard Cup.
- Group 3A: Armagh, Sligo, Tyrone
- Group 3B: Donegal, Leitrim, Longford
- Group 3C: Fermanagh, Monaghan, Roscommon
- Group 3D: Cavan, Louth, Warwickshire
Top two in each group advanced to quarter-finals.
Team changes
To Championship
Relegated from the Christy Ring Cup
- Roscommon
From Championship
Promoted to the Christy Ring Cup
- Derry
Teams
General Information
| County | Last Cup title | Last Provincial Title | Last All-Ireland Title | Position in 2006 Championship | Appearance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[File:Colours_of_Armagh.svg | border | 20x20px]] Armagh | — | — | — | Semi-finals | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Cavan.svg | border | 20x20px]] Cavan | — | — | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Donegal.svg | border | 20x20px]] Donegal | — | 1932 | — | Runners-up | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Fermanagh.svg | border | 20x20px]] Fermanagh | — | — | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Leitrim.svg | border | 20x20px]] Leitrim | — | — | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Longford.svg | border | 20x20px]] Longford | — | — | — | Semi-finals | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Louth.svg | border | 20x20px]] Louth | — | — | — | Quarter-finals | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Monaghan.svg | border | 20x20px]] Monaghan | — | 1915 | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Roscommon.svg | border | 20x20px]] Roscommon | — | 1913 | — | Lost relegation playoff (Christy Ring Cup) | 1st |
| [[File:Colours_of_Sligo.svg | border | 20x20px]] Sligo | — | — | — | Quarter-finals | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Tyrone.svg | border | 20x20px]] Tyrone | — | — | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
| [[File:Colours_of_Warwickshire.svg | border | 20x20px]] Warwickshire | — | — | — | Group Stage | 3rd |
Group stage
Group 3A
| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June | Markiewicz Park, Sligo | Sligo | 1-05 | Armagh | 1-19 | ||||||
| 30 June | Keady | Armagh | 2-13 | Tyrone | author= | date=1 July 2007 | title=Nicky Rackard Cup round-up | url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2007/0701/219764-rackard/ | publisher=RTÉ | location=Dublin, Ireland | access-date=28 October 2023}} |
| 7 July | Omagh | Tyrone | 3-13 | Sligo | 0-15 |
| Table | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-32 | 2-14 | +21 | 4 |
| Tyrone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-22 | 2-28 | 0 | 2 |
| Sligo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-20 | 4-32 | -21 | 0 |
Group 3B
| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June | Ballinamore | Leitrim | 1-12 | Longford | 2-12 |
| 30 June | Pearse Park, Longford | Longford | 0-12 | Donegal | 0-16 |
| 7 July | O' Donnell Park, Letterkenny | Donegal | 2-22 | Leitrim | 2-04 |
| Table | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-38 | 2-16 | +22 | 4 |
| Longford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-24 | 1-28 | -1 | 2 |
| Leitrim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-16 | 4-34 | -21 | 0 |
Group 3C
| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June | Athleague | Roscommon | 7-27 | Fermanagh | 1-06 |
| 30 June | Lisnaskea | Fermanagh | 2-11 | Monaghan | 2-14 |
| 7 July | St. Tiernach's Park, Clones | Monaghan | 0-14 | Roscommon | 2-21 |
| Table | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9-48 | 1-20 | +58 | 4 |
| Monaghan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-32 | 2-28 | -15 | 2 |
| Fermanagh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-17 | 9-41 | -48 | 0 |
Group 3D
| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June | Páirc na hÉireann, Solihull | Warwickshire | 3-08 | Louth | 1-22 |
| 30 June | Dowdallshill | Louth | 0-17 | Cavan | 0-7 |
| 7 July | Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan | Cavan | 0-07 | Warwickshire | 2-15 |
| Table | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-39 | 3-15 | +18 | 4 |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-23 | 1-29 | +6 | 2 |
| Cavan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-14 | 2-32 | -24 | 0 |
Knockout stage
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Nicky Rackard Cup Final
Main article: 2007 Nicky Rackard Cup final
- Roscommon and Armagh are promoted to the 2008 Christy Ring Cup.
References
References
- . (16 May 2007). ["Roscommon and Fermanagh to clash in Rackard Cup"](https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-30310938.html). *[[Irish Examiner]]*.
- "CLEMENT CUNIFFE MAKES THE RACKARD CUP SELECTION FOR 2007". Leitrim GAA.
- . (1 July 2007). ["Nicky Rackard Cup round-up"](https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2007/0701/219764-rackard/). *[[RTÉ]]*.
- (5 June 2015). "Preview: Nicky Rackard Cup Final". Gaelic Athletic Association.
- "Roll of Honour". Club Rossie.
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