The 1960–61 National Hurling League was the 30th season of the National Hurling League.
Division 1
Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1959-60 season. Kerry entered Division 1 as the promoted team.
On 7 May 1961, Tipperary won the title after a 6–6 to 4–9 win over Waterford in the final. It was their third league title in succession and their 10th league title overall.
Division 1A table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Waterford 550010National League runners-up2 Cork 522163 Wexford 521254 Kilkenny 521255 Dublin 520346 Antrim 50050
Group stage
Division 1B table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Tipperary 550010National League champions2 Limerick 540183 Clare 512244 Galway 411235 Carlow 511336 Kerry 40040
Group stage
Knock-out stage
Final
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