1978 All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

The 1978 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 92nd staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887. The championship began on 30 April 1978 and ended on 3 September 1978.

Contents

• Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
• Munster Senior Hurling Championship
• All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
• Top scorers
• Miscellaneous
• References

Cork entered the championship as defending champions.

On 3 September 1978, Cork won the championship following a 1-15 to 2-8 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their 24th All-Ireland title, their third championship in succession.

Kilkenny's Liam "Chunky" O'Brien was the championship's top scorer with 1-23. Cork's John Horgan was the choice for Hurler of the Year.