The prize for the winning team was the Liam McCarthy Cup.

The Liam McCarthy Cup was presented to the winning team for the first time.

- Fleury's speech after accepting the Liam McCarthy Cup in 1985.

Waterford had won the Liam McCarthy Cup at last.

The 1921 championship marked the first occasion that the Liam McCarthy Cup was presented to the winning captain.

The prize for the winning team is a cup that resembles the Liam McCarthy Cup.

- Fitzpatrick's speech after accepting the Liam McCarthy Cup in 2008.

- Daly's speech after accepting the Liam McCarthy Cup in 1995.

Meanwhile the hurlers retained their status in the Liam McCarthy Cup.

The winning senior hurling team is presented with the Liam McCarthy Cup, which they hold until the following year's final.