2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship

The 2015–16 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship was the 46th staging of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship since it began in the 1970-71 season. It is the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county club hurling tournament. The winners receive the Tommy Moore Cup.

All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship 2015–16
Championship Details
Dates4 October 2015 – 17 March 2016
Teams18
All Ireland Champions
WinnersNa Piarsaigh (1st win)
CaptainCathal King
ManagerShane O'Neill
All Ireland Runners-up
Runners-upRuairí Óg
CaptainArron Graffin
ManagerJohn McKillop
Provincial Champions
MunsterNa Piarsaigh
LeinsterOulart–The Ballagh
UlsterRuairí Óg
ConnachtNot Played
Championship Statistics
Matches Played17
Total Goals43 (2.5 per game)
Total Points495 (29.1 per game)
Top ScorerNeil McManus (2-29)
2014-15
2016-17

The championship began on 4 October 2015 and ended on 17 March 2016.

Ballyhale Shamrocks were the defending champions but were defeated by O'Loughlin Gaels in the Kilkenny championship. Cuala, Glen Rovers and Sarsfields returned to the championship after prolonged absences.

On 17 March 2016, Na Piarsaigh won the championship following a 2-25 to 2-14 defeat of Ruairí Óg, Cushendall in the All-Ireland final. This was their first All-Ireland title and a first title for a Limerick club.

Ruairí Óg, Cushendall's Neil McManus was the championship's top scorer with 2-29.

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