The 1938–39 National Hurling League was the 12th season of the NHL, an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.
In Group B Dublin had four wins from their four games.
Group C only contained three teams, with Wexford winning both and topping the group.
Dublin received a bye into the final, while Waterford defeated Wexford in a lone semi-final.
Dublin won the subsequent final.