Dublin (Rapparees) and Kilkenny (Confederation) were the only teams to enter the Leinster championship.
Kilkenny did not enter Four teams, Cork (Blackrock), Kerry (Kilmoyley), Limerick and Tipperary (Drombane), contested the Munster championship.
Five counties competed in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: one team representing Leinster and four teams in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.
Final: (1 match) The two semi-final winners contest this game.
One team is eliminated at this stage while the winners advance to the All-Ireland final.