[1][2] It was won by Limerick for the second year in a row.

Offaly and Tipperary entered Division 1 as the promoted teams.

On 14 April 1985, Limerick won the title following a 3-12 to 1-7 win over Clare in the final.

[1] Tipperary and Wexford were relegated from Division 1.

Laois's Eugene Fennelly was the Division 1 top scorer with 2-44.