The 2002 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 39th staging of the All-Ireland championship since its establishment in 1964. The championship began 7 June and ended on 15 September 2002.
Limerick were the defending champions and retained their title for a third successive year after defeating Galway by 3-17 to 0-8 in the final.
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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Finals
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Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship.
Semi-final
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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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