Mullahoran were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the group stage. Cootehill Celtic won the title for only their third time ever and the first time since 1965 following a 5-7 to 1-6 defeat of Ballymachugh in a replay of the final.[1]
Cootehill Celtic captain Aidan Fitzpatrick lined out in his 31st championship campaign. The 47-year-old, who made his club championship debut as a 16-year-old in 1983, later won his first championship medal.[2]