1978–79 Harty Cup

The 1978–79 Harty Cup was the 59th staging of the Harty Cup since its establishment by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1918.

Templemore CBS were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by St Flannan's College in te semi-finals.

The Harty Cup final was played on 11 March 1979 at St Ailbe's Park in Emly, between St Flannan's College and North Monastery, in what was their fourth meeting in the final overall and a first meeting in 22 years. St Flannan's College won the match by 2–11 to 1–03 to claim their 10th Harty Cup title overall and a first title in three years.