 Killyclogher were the defending champions after they defeated Coalisland after a replay in the 2016 final.However the defence of their title came undone at the first hurdle when losing to newly promoted Pomeroy Plunkett's in Round 1.Pomeroy Plunkett's, Urney St. Columba's and Donaghmore St. Patrick's returned to senior championship football in 2017.