The 2001 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 38th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-county hurling tournament for players under the age of twenty-one. The championship began on 6 June 2001 and ended on 16 September 2001.
Limerick were the defending champions.
On 16 September 2001, Limerick won the championship following a 0-17 to 2-10 defeat of Wexford in the All-Ireland final. This was their second All-Ireland title in succession and their third title overall.
Limerick's Mark Keane was the championship's top scorer with 3-29.
Results.
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
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All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Semi-finals
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Final
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References.
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