The 1979 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship was the 16th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964.
Roscommon entered the championship as defending champions, however, they were defeated in the Connacht Championship.[1]
On 23 September 1979, Down won the championship following a 1-9 to 0-7 defeat of Cork in the All-Ireland final. This was their first All-Ireland title.
The final was refereed by Gerry Mc Cabe from Clonoe in Co Tyrone
Results
Semi-finals
Final
Statistics
Miscellaneous
- The All-Ireland semi-final between Cork and Offaly is the first ever championship meeting between the two teams.
- The All-Ireland final between Cork and Down is the first ever championship meeting between the two teams.
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All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship (1964–2017) | | Championships | |
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All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship (2018–present) | | Championships | |
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