NORTHERN DIVISION - Ulster: Armagh, Cavan, Derry, Donegal, Down, Tyrone, Monaghan; Connacht: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo.

SOUTHERN DIVISION - Leinster: Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Meath, Offaly, Louth, Wicklow; Munster: Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary.

After each team has played 10 games, the best-placed four counties in Leinster and Ulster go into provincial semi-finals. Top two in Connacht and Munster progress to provincial finals. The four provincial winners go forward to play in the standard All-Ireland series.

B CHAMPIONSHIP - Connacht: London, Leitrim, New York; Munster: Waterford, Limerick; Leinster: Westmeath, Wexford, Longford, Carlow; Ulster: Fermanagh, Antrim.

The best-placed teams in the B Championship will be promoted each year to replace the bottom-placed team in the two divisions.