1999 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship

The 1999 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 69th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 24 April 1999 and ended on 12 September 1999.

All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship 1999
Championship Details
Dates24 April 1999 - 12 September 1999
Teams17
All Ireland Champions
WinnersGalway (4th win)
CaptainJohn Culkin
ManagerJohn Hardiman
All Ireland Runners-up
Runners-upTipperary
CaptainDamien Young
ManagerPaudie Butler
Provincial Champions
MunsterTipperary
LeinsterKilkenny
UlsterAntrim
ConnachtNot Played
Championship Statistics
Top Scorer Eoin Kelly (1-21)
1998
2000

Cork entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Clare in the Munster semi-final.

On 12 September 1999, Galway won the championship following a 0-13 to 0-10 defeat of Tipperary in the All-Ireland final. This was their fourth All-Ireland title overall and their first title in 1994.

Tipperary's Eoin Kelly was the championship's top scorer with 1-21.

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