The official name of the competition became The Bernard O'Callaghan Memorial North Kerry Senior Football Championship in 2000, in honour of the late Bernie O'Callaghan (Beale) who was Chairman of the North Kerry GAA Board for 25 years (1974 to 1998) and did a huge amount of work for North Kerry football.

It is currently sponsored by McMunn's Bar and Restaurant, Ballybunion.

[2] The current champions are Listowel Emmets, who defeated Castleisland Desmonds in the 2024 final, winning the competition for the 17th time in the club's history.

[3] The first North Kerry Championship took place in 1925 and was won by Newtownsandes(Moyvane), who defeated Faha.

[4] In 1983, shortly after the death of Asdee native Éamonn O'Donoghue (who won 5 Championships with Ballylongford), Castleisland Desmonds and Ballylongford jointly presented a Cup in his honour to the North Kerry Football Board to be presented to the Championship winners each year.

First round games give home advantage to first drawn out in ties following an open draw, with all further round matches being played at neutral venues.

The 6 winning teams advance directly to the quarter-final stage.