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4 unusual facts about Nicky Rackard


Nicky Rackard

His granduncle had played with the famous Wexford football team that captured four All-Ireland titles in-a-row between 1915 and 1918.

In Wexford town, there is a statue to commemorate Rackard, erected in 2012.

Born in Killane, County Wexford, Rackard first excelled at hurling whilst at school in St. Kieran's College.

Nicholas "Nicky" Rackard (28 April 1922 – 10 April 1976) was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a full-forward for the Wexford senior teams.


1956 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

Tim Flood, Nicky Rackard, Martin Codd and Tom Dixon chipped in with further points for Wexford to ensure a 1-6 to 0-5 lead at half-time.


see also

2012 Nicky Rackard Cup

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 2012 Nicky Rackard Cup is the eighth season of the Nicky Rackard Cup since its establishment in 2005.