Format
Munster Championship
Quarter-final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the first two teams drawn from the province of Munster. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-finals: (2 matches) The winners of the lone quarter-final join the other three Munster teams to make up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the final.
Final: (1 match) The winners of the two semi-finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final.
Leinster Championship
Quarter-final: (1 match) This is a lone match between the first two teams drawn from the province of Leinster. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-finals: (2 matches) The winners of the lone quarter-final join the other three Leinster teams to make up the semi-final pairings. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the final.
Final: (1 match) The winner of the two semi-finals contest this game. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final.
All-Ireland Championship
Quarter-final: (1 match) This is a lone match between Galway and the All-Ireland 'B' champions. One team is eliminated at this stage, while the winners advance to the All-Ireland semi-final where they play the Leinster champions.
Semi-finals: (2 matches) The winners of the lone quarter-final join the Leinster and Munster champions and Antrim to make up the semi-final pairings. The Munster and Leinster champions will be on opposite sides of the draw. Two teams are eliminated at this stage, while two teams advance to the final.
Final: (1 match) The two semi-final winners will contest the final.
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