The 1986 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 23rd staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964.
Tipperary were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Limerick in the Munster semi-final.
On 14 September 1986, Galway won the championship following a 0–14 to 2–5 defeat of Wexford in the All-Ireland final. This was their fourth All-Ireland title in the under-21 grade and their first in three championship seasons.
Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship Leinster quarter-finals
Leinster semi-finals
Leinster final
Leinster final replay
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship Munster quarter-finals
Munster semi-finals
Munster final
Munster final replay
Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship Ulster final
Ulster final replay
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship All-Ireland semi-finals
All-Ireland final
Championship statistics
Miscellaneous
Derry won the Ulster Championship for the first time in their history. Limerick won the Munster Championship for the first time in their history. The All-Ireland semi-final clash between Derry and Galway remains their only ever championship meeting.
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