The 1998 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 35th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964. The championship began on 3 June 1998 ended on 20 September 1998.
Cork entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 20 September 1998, Cork won the championship following a 2-15 to 2-10 defeat of Galway in the All-Ireland final. This was their 11th All-Ireland title overall and their second title in succession.
Cork's Joe Deane was the championship's top scorer with 8-31.
Results.
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
First round
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Semi-finals
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Final
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Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
First round
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Semi-finals
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Final
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Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Semi-finals
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Final
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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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