The 1968 Croke Cup was the 17th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 7 April to 19 May 1968.
St Peter's College were the defending champions.
The final, a replay, was played on 19 May 1968 at Croke Park in Dublin, between St Peter's College and Coláiste Chríost Rí, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. St Peter's College won the match by 5–10 to 4–05 to claim their third Croke Cup title overall and a second title in succession.
Dan Callanan was the top scorer with 2-08.
Qualification ProvinceChampionsConnachtSt Joseph's CollegeLeinsterSt Peter's CollegeMunsterColáiste Chríost Rí
Results Semi-final
Final
Statistics Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Dan CallananColáiste Chríost Rí2-081427.002Martin CaseySt Peter's College2-061234.003Martin ByrneSt Peter's College3-011033.33Watty FrenchSt Peter's College1-071033.335Joe KavanaghSt Peter's College2-03933.00Martin QuigleySt Peter's College1-06933.00
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