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. The championship began on 30 April 1978 and ended on 3 September 1978. Cork entered the championship as defending champions. On 3 September 1978, Cork won the championship following a 1–15 to 2–8 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their 24th All-Ireland title, their third championship in succession. 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.

Team summaries

Provincial championships

Leinster Senior Hurling Championship

First round Quarter-final Semi-finals Final

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

All-Ireland quarter-finals

All-Ireland semi-finals

All-Ireland Final

Top scorers

Championship statistics

Miscellaneous

Broadcasting

The following matches were broadcast live on television in Ireland on RTÉ.

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