[citation needed] In the 2023 competition, Galway won the title with a 1-25 to 1-20 victory over Roscommon in the final.

This marked Galway's inaugural success in the Connacht Senior League.

[2] The league's creation in 2022 offered developing counties a structured competition that is a level playing field.

The inclusion of New York, Galway development teams and Longford from Leinster increased the number of matches the competitiveness of the league.

[3] The Shield competition offers teams an additional opportunity to contend for honours.