The 1952–53 National Hurling League was the 22nd season of the National Hurling League.
Division 1
Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1951-52 season.
On 19 April 1953, Cork won the title after a 2-10 to 2-7 win over Tipperary in the final. It was their 6th league title overall and their first since 1947-48.
Group A table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Cork 660012National League champions2 Dublin 640283 Wexford 640284 Waterford 630365 Antrim 620446 Kilkenny 620447 Laois 60060
Group B table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Tipperary 660012National League runners-up2 Clare 641193 Galway 531174 Limerick 420245 Westmeath 520346 Offaly 610527 Meath 60060
Knock-out stage
Semi-finals
Final
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