Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, London, New York and Sligo did not compete in the championship.[4] As a result, Galway advanced to the provincial final without playing a single match for the first time since 1965. Sligo returned for the 2021 championship. London and New York returned for the 2022 championship.
The Connacht semi-final between Galway and Sligo now rescheulded for the 2023 Connacht final. London and New York games rescheduled for 2025 season.
Only 4 teams for the first since 1952.
Teams
The Connacht championship is contested by the five counties in the Irish province of Connacht plus London and New York.