title: 1981 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
text: # 1981 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
  
  The 1981 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 18th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964.
  
  Tipperary entered the championship as the defending champions.
  
  On 13 September 1981, Tipperary won the championship following a 2-16 to 1-10 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their fifth All-Ireland title in the under-21 grade and their third in succession.
  
  ## Results
  
  ### Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
  
  Final
  
  ### Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
  
  First round
  
  Semi-finals
  
  Final
  
  ### All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
  
  Semi-finals
  
  Final
  
  