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
Semi-finals
Final
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
First round
Semi-finals
Final
Ulster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-finals
Final
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Top scorers
Top scorers overall
Rank Player Club Tally Total Matches Average1Joe DeaneCork8-3155511.002Henry ShefflinKilkenny4-1830310.003Brian McFallAntrim4-162839.334Johnny EnrightTipperary3-182739.005Tomás McGraneDublin1-222538.336Brian O'KeeffeCork5-062154.20Cillian FarrellOffaly2-1521210.507Mickey O'ConnellCork0-171753.608Eugene O'NeillTipperary3-071635.339Johnny McGrattanDown3-061527.50
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