1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

The 1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 75th staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 16 April 1961 and ended on 3 September 1961.

1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
Championship details
Dates16 April - 3 September 1961
All-Ireland champions
Winning teamTipperary (18th win)
CaptainMatt Hassett
All-Ireland Finalists
Losing teamDublin
CaptainNoel Drumgoole
Provincial champions
MunsterTipperary
LeinsterDublin
UlsterNot Played
ConnachtNot Played
Championship statistics
Top ScorerJimmy Doyle (2-17)
Player of the YearLiam Devaney
All-Star TeamSee here
1960
1962

Wexford were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the provincial championship. Tipperary won the title after defeating Dublin by 0-16 to 1-12 in the All-Ireland final.

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