The 1969 Croke Cup was the 18th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 20 April to 27 April 1969.
St Peter's College were the defending champions, however, they were beaten in the Leinster Championship.
The final was played on 27 April 1969 at Thurles Sportsfield, between St Finbarr's College and St Kieran's College, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. St Finbarr's College won the match by 5–15 to 2–01 to claim their second Croke Cup title overall and a first title in six years.
Frank O'Brien was the top scorer with 7-04.
Qualification ProvinceChampionsConnachtOur Lady's CollegeLeinsterSt Kieran's CollegeMunsterSt Finbarr's College
Results Semi-final
Final
Statistics Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Frank O'BrienSt Finbarr's College7-0425212.502Kieran O'DriscollSt Finbarr's College3-00924.50Donie CollinsSt Finbarr's College0-09924.50Noel CrowleySt Finbarr's College0-09924.50
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