The 1955 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship was the 69th staging of Ireland's premier Gaelic football knock-out competition.
Meath were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Dublin in the Leinster final.
[1][2][3] Note Quarter Finals were back in the Munster championship but Clare only skipped 1 year.
Limerick, not part of the championship between 1953 and 1964, were approved to host Waterford in the Quarter Final but did not play them due to a dispute over the eligibility of players.
Clare back in the Munster championship after 1 year break football again but even Limerick didn't take part between (1953-1964) there were approved to host Waterford in the Quarter Final but didn't take part The Limerick vs. Waterford was cancelled due to a dispute over the eligibility of players.