1978–79 National Hurling League
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| League details | |
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| Dates | 15 October 1978 – 6 May 1979 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Tipperary (14th win) |
| Captain | Pat Williams |
| Manager | Len Gaynor |
| League runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Galway |
| Captain | Joe McDonagh |
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The 1978–79 National Hurling League was the 48th season of the National Hurling League (NHL), an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams.[1][2] It was won by Tipperary.[3]
Overview
Structure
The National Hurling League's top division was divided into two groups - 1A and 1B. The top two teams in Division 1A advance to the semi-finals. The third- and fourth-placed teams in 1A, as well as the top two from 1B, play in the quarter-finals. The bottom team in 1A are relegated, while the top team in 1B are promoted. The bottom three teams in 1B and the top team in Division 2 play a relegation playoff.
Division 1
| 15 April 1979 Quarter-final | Tipperary | W – L | Offaly | Croke Park, Dublin |
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| 15 April 1979 Semi-final | Galway | 1-15 – 4-5 | Limerick | Semple Stadium, Thurles |
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