1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

The 1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the 75th since its establishment in 1887 by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), ran from April 16 to September 3. Wexford, the defending champions, were defeated in the provincial championship, allowing Tipperary to claim the title. In the All-Ireland final on September 3, Tipperary defeated Dublin with a score of 0-16 to 1-12. Westmeath achieved a notable milestone by becoming the top-scoring team for the first time, despite having a negative goal difference—a unique feat that remained unmatched until Waterford replicated it in 2008. The tournament also saw record attendance at the Munster final between Cork and Tipperary on August 13, with an official crowd of 62,175, though unofficial estimates suggested as many as 70,000 attendees.