1970–71 Harty Cup

The 1970–71 Harty Cup was the 51st staging of the Harty Cup since its establishment by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1918. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 19 September 1970. The competition ran from 25 October 1970 to 14 March 1971.

North Monastery were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Coláiste Iognáid Rís	 in the first round.

The Harty Cup final was played on 14 March 1971 at Thurles Sportsfield, between St Finbarr's College and St Flannan's College, in what was their second meeting in the final overall and a first meeting in 19 years. St Finabrr's College won the match by 4–12 to 2–04 to claim their third Harty Cup title overall and a first title in two years.

Coláiste Iognáid Rís's Pat Healy was the top scorer with 6-06.

First round

 * St Finbarr's College, St Flannan's College, Limerick CBS, Coláiste Chríost Rí and Ennis CBS received byes in this round.