The 1949 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 63rd staging of the All-Ireland hurling championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1887.
The championship began on 15 May 1949 and ended on 4 September 1949.
Waterford were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the provincial championship.
Tipperary won the title following a 3-11 to 0-3 defeat of Laois.
[1] Semi-finals Final First round Semi-finals Final