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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
Connacht Under-21 Football Championship
Leinster Under-21 Football Championship
Final
Referee: P. Kavanagh (Meath)
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Munster Under-21 Football Championship
Ulster Under-21 Football Championship
All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship
Semi-finals
| 26 August 1979 Semi-final | Cork | 1-08 - 1-07 | Offaly | Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork |
| 26 August 1979 Semi-final | Down | 0-11 - 0-09 | Galway | Páirc Esler, Newry |
Final
| 23 September 1979 Final | Down | 1-09 - 0-07 | Cork | Croke Park, Dublin |
Miscellaneous
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