The Monaghan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association has organised it since 1909.

Castleblayney Hurling Club are the title holders (2024), having defeated Inniskeen Grattans in the Final.

It was renamed in 2020, with Inniskeen being the first team to win the Mick Hannon Cup in 2021, defeating Carrickmacross in the final on a scoreline of 3-07 to 1-07.

The teams are ranked in the group stage table by points gained, then scoring difference and then their head-to-head record.

Truagh are the title holders, defeating Monaghan Harps Hurling Club by 1-19 - 2-10 in the 2023 final.