It was first played in 1976 for a trophy donated by Allied Irish Banks when Tipperary beat Wexford in a replayed final.

The 2001 final was not played until October because of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak earlier in the year.

Reserve teams from the leading counties were allowed enter the Junior League after 1982.

Dublin All-Ireland medal-holder, Eileen Bourke presented Corn de Búrca for the Junior National League in memory of her sister, Joan who served as secretary of Leinster Colleges Council.

It was discontinued in 2010 with the introduction of a championship structure for the All Ireland Junior B grade (Máire Ní Chinnéide Cup).