Quarter finals

The quarter finals saw Kilkenny, Antrim, Galway and Wexford proceed to the next round, while Dublin, Laois, Wexford and Offaly were left to contest the Walsh Shield.

Semi Finals

The semi finals saw Kilkenny playing the previous year's winners, Antrim, while Galway faced Wexford. Both Kilkenny and Galway progressed to meet in the final.

Final

Walsh Shield

The Walsh Shield was created in 2008 and was contested for the second time in 2009. It consisted of the losing quarter finalists of the Walsh Cup, with Dublin coming through to win for the first time.