[1] Liam Mellows of Galway and Dicksboro of Kilkenny returned to the championship after long absences.
On 24 March 2018, Cuala won the championship following a 2-17 to 1-17 defeat of Na Piarsaigh in a replay of the All-Ireland final.
They do organise intermediate and junior championships and are represented in the All-Ireland senior club semi-finals by the Galway champions.
The All-Ireland final is traditionally played in Croke Park on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March.
If the score is still level at the end of extra time the match is replayed.