The championship was won by Cork who secured the title following a 5-16 to 0-4 defeat of Antrim in the All-Ireland final.
Cork were also the defending champions and retained the title for the second successive year to become the fourth team to win the three in-a-row.
Eight teams contested the Leinster championship, with Meath and Wicklow returning after absences.
Galway, who faced no competition in their own province, entered the championship at the All-Ireland semi-final stage.
The Ulster champions were permitted to enter the All-Ireland series for the first time.