On 27 September 1970, Kerry won the championship following a 2-19 to 0-18 defeat of Meath in the All-Ireland final.

Meath's Tony Brennan was the championship's top scorer with 0-33.

Kerry's Tom Prendergast was the choice for Texaco Footballer of the Year.

As a result of a decision taken at the Gaelic Athletic Association's (GAA) annual congress the previous year, as of 1970 all provincial finals, All-Ireland semi-finals and the All-Ireland final itself were extended to 80 minutes playing time.

The Second Round dropped from the Leinster football championship this year.