2017 was the final year of this competition with an under 18 age limit; an under 17 championship with a new format replaced it after a vote at the GAA congress on 26 February 2016.
Kerry won their fourth minor title in a row, defeating Derry in the final on 17 September 2017 by 6-17 to 1-08.
Each province determined the format for deciding their champions and it could have been a league, group, knock-out, double-elimination, etc.
Preliminary round The eleven participating Leinster teams competed in six matches in the preliminary round of the main draw, with (Offaly) playing two matches due to the odd number of teams.
The six beaten teams in the preliminary round of the main draw play-off in three matches.
The three beaten teams in the quarter-finals of the main draw competed in a play-off in two matches.
All nine Ulster teams competed with the fixtures mirroring the senior fixtures i.e. if Derry are drawn to play Tyrone in their first match in the senior championship then Derry minors play Tyrone minors in their first match.