Originally played as a straight knock-out championship, the competition was eventually expanded to feature a group stage which provided more games.

The championship includes a group stage which is followed by a knock-out phase for the top teams.

The 8 teams competing in the 2024 Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship are: The trophy presented to the winners is the Fr Carey Cup.

They often do well there, mar shampla, Ballinamere won the 2013 Leinster title after winning the Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championship.

[2] While Shamrocks and Lusmagh were in Leinster finals in 2014 and 2016 respectively, after winning the 2014 and 2015 Offaly Intermediate Hurling Championships.