The 2008 Christy Ring Cup is the fourth edition of the Christy Ring Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2005 and is the second-tier of Hurling for senior county teams (the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship is the first-tier trophy).
It is contested by twelve GAA county teams ranked 13–24 in the 2008 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
Carlow beat Westmeath in the final after extra time.
Relegated from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Promoted from the Nicky Rackard Cup Promoted to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup Twelve teams participated in the 2008 Christy Ring Cup.
Due to a restructuring of the hurling championships the following year, the relegation playoffs were subsequently rendered meaningless as all four teams involved were relegated to the Nicky Rackard Cup for 2009.