Armagh joined the Christy Ring Cup in 2011 having won the previous year's Nicky Rackard Cup.
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2011 Nicky Rackard Cup champions London secured direct promotion to the Christy Ring Cup.
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A total of eight teams contested the Christy Ring Cup, including seven sides from the 2011 Christy Ring Cup and London, who were promoted team from the 2011 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.
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The 2012 Nicky Rackard Cup is the eighth season of the Nicky Rackard Cup since its establishment in 2005.
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However, a class of fixtures occurred with London participating in the Nicky Rackard Cup, the third tier All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship competition.