The 1988 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 25th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964. The championship began on 8 June 1988 and ended on 11 September 1988.
Limerick entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Cork in the Munster final.
On 11 September 1988, Cork won the championship following a 4–11 to 1–05 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their ninth All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 1982.
Cork's Dan O'Connelll was the championship's top scorer with 6-03.
Results Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-final
Final
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Dan O'ConnellCork6-032145.252Mike GalliganLimerick1-151936.333Leo O'ConnorLimerick2-111735.66John FeehanKilkenny2-111744.254Frank HorganCork2-101653.335John FitzgibbonCork4-031553.00
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