Oliver Canning (born 9 July 1976) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Galway senior team.

As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team at various times throughout his career, Canning won two Railway Cup medals.

Two years later in 2005 Canning won his second county championship title before once again claiming a provincial club medal.

The following year Canning's side bounced back and defeated Cork to capture the All-Ireland title.

Two years later Canning was a member of the GAlway under-21 panel as the county captured the All-Ireland title in that grade.

Tipperary provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Galway were unable to withstand the Tipp attack and lost the game by three points.

Galway's hurlers faced a lean period following this, however, Canning's performances earned him a second All-Star award in 2003.

Shortly after this Ollie Canning announced that he was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Galway senior hurling team.

In July 2010, following Galway's elimination from the All Ireland Championship with a defeat to Tipperary, Canning retired from inter-county hurling but continues to line out for his club Portumna.