Wicklow entered Division 1 as the promoted team.
On 24 April 1977, Clare won the title after a 2–8 to 0–9 win over Kilkenny in the final.
[1][2] Wicklow were relegated from Division 1 after just one season in the top flight.
Cork's Pat Moylan and Clare's Colm Honan were the Division 1 joint-top scorers.
Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final On 20 February 1977, Westmeath won the title after a 5–14 to 0–7 win over Meath in the final round of the group stage.