1991-92 saw a change in format, with a change in the number of divisions from three to two. The format proved unpopular and lasted for just one year. One of the main reasons that it became unpopular was that it guaranteed teams five games, whereas the previous format guaranteed seven.[4]
Divisions
Division One: 18 teams. Split into three groups of 6 teams each.
Division Two: 14 teams. Split into two groups of 7 teams each.
Round-robin format
Each team played every other team in its division (or group where the division is split) once, either home or away.
There was no promotion or relegation, as the GAA decided to move to a "mixed ability" system on a one-off basis for 1992-93. This was to facilitate the re-structuring of the league into four divisions.[5]