The 1959–60 National Hurling League was the 29th season of the National Hurling League.
Carlow entered Division 1 as the promoted team.
On 1 May 1960, Tipperary won the title after a 2-15 to 3-8 win over Cork in the final.
[1] Cork's Christy Ring was the league's top scorer with 12-09.
Laois won the title following a 5-9 to 1-8 win over Roscommon in the final.