Donegal were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Tyrone in the semi-final.

[2] Donegal's Declan Coulter was the Nicky Rackard Cup's top scorer with 1-34.

Group B will feature 2 teams who will play a single fixture.

The winner of the final will be promoted to the Christy Ring Cup.

The loser of the quarter-final will be relegated to the Lory Meagher Cup