Stadia
The following stadia were used during the championship:
| County | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Croke Park | 82,300 |
| Tipperary | Semple Stadium | 55,000 |
| Limerick | Gaelic Grounds | 50,000 |
| Cork | Páirc Uí Chaoimh | 43,500 |
| Galway | Pearse Stadium | 34,000 |
| Antrim | Casement Park | 32,600 |
| Kilkenny | Nowlan Park | 30,000 |
| Meath | Páirc Tailteann | 30,000 |
| Laois | O'Moore Park | 27,000 |
| Carlow | Dr. Cullen Park | 21,000 |
| Waterford | Walsh Park | 17,000 |
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