[1] The final, usually held in July, served as the culmination of a series of games played during June, and the results determined which team received the Liam Harvey Cup.

An Ulster team has never won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, although Antrim were finalists in 1943 and 1989.

Antrim have dominated the Ulster Championship throughout its existence, winning the title 57 times to date.

In the second tier, the Ulster Senior Hurling Shield, four teams compete in a knock-out format, with the winner gaining promotion to the championship.

There is no longer a direct path for the Ulster Champions in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Antrim's historic domination (only 2 finals have not featured the county, 1908 and 2001) has led over time to periods of uncompetitive competitions, and the championship was not played at all between 1950 and 1988.

Equally of note, Antrim have won every final since (albeit one on replay), their longest period of continuous success since 1988.