2016 Lory Meagher Cup
The 2016 Lory Meagher Cup was the eighth edition of the Lory [Meagher Cup] since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2009 [Lory Meagher Cup|2009] and is the fourth-tier of Hurling for senior county teams. It is contested by five GAA county teams ranked 31–35 in the 2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. The championship began on 23 April 2016 and ended on 4 June 2016.
Fermanagh were the 2015 champions and play in the Nicky Rackard Cup having won promotion.
Team changes
To Championship
Relegated from the Nicky Rackard CupFrom Championship
Promoted to the Nicky Rackard CupMiscellaneous
- Louth win their 1st championship in 39 years, last winning the 1977 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship.