The competition has not been played since 1999, and Galway has represented the province in the All-Ireland series.
The other counties in the province are not strong enough to field a second hurling team for this competition.
Intermediate level Connacht counties now compete in the Christy Ring Cup and all-Connacht matches in the Christy Ring Cup are doubled-up as Connacht Intermediate Championship matches.
The other counties in the province are not strong enough to field a second hurling team for this competition.
[citation needed] Intermediate level Connacht counties now compete in the Christy Ring Cup and all-Connacht matches in the Christy Ring Cup are doubled up as Connacht Intermediate Championship matches.