Cork were the defending champions but were defeated by Tipperary in the Munster final replay.

[1] Westmeath qualified for the All-Ireland quarter-final as winners of the B championship.

On 1 September 1991, Tipperary won the championship following a 1–16 to 0–15 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final.

Tipperary's Pat Fox was the choice for Texaco Hurler of the Year.

In the United Kingdom Channel 4 broadcast live coverage of the All-Ireland final.