1979 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship

The 1979 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 16th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964. The championship began on 11 April 1979 and ended on 23 September 1979.

Galway entered the championship as the defending champions.

On 23 September 1979, Tipperary won the championship following a 2-12 to 1-09 defeat of Galway in the All-Ireland final. This was their third All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 1967.

Kilkenny's Michael Nash was the championship's top scorer with 3-23.

Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
First round

Semi-finals

Final

Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Final

All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-finals

Final

Top scorers

 * Overall

Miscellaneous

 * On 16 April 1979, Kerry won their first and, to date, only Munster Championship match when they defeated Waterford by 3-06 to 0-10.