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.
[1] On 3 September 1978, Cork won the championship following a 1–15 to 2–8 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final.
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.
First round Quarter-final Semi-finals Final Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final The following matches were broadcast live on television in Ireland on RTÉ.