On 25 September 1966, Galway won the championship following a 1-10 to 0-7 defeat of Meath in the All-Ireland final.

[1] This was their seventh All-Ireland title overall and their third championship in succession.

Fermanagh's P. T. Treacy was the championship's top scorer with 4-12.

Galway's Mattie McDonagh was the choice for Texaco Footballer of the Year.

Normal system back with just 1 Quarter-final vs 2 Semi-finals as usual.