1976 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final

The 1976 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final was a hurling match that was played at Walsh Park, Waterford on 19 September 1976 to determine the winners of the 1976 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, the 13th season of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship, a tournament organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association for the champion teams of the four provinces of Ireland. The final was contested by Cork of Munster and Kilkenny of Leinster, with Cork winning by 2-17 to 1-8.

1976 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship Final

Event	1976 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Cork Kilkenny 2-17 1-8
Date	19 September 1976
Venue	Walsh Park, Waterford
Referee	Gerry Kirwan (Offaly)

The All-Ireland final between Cork and Kilkenny was their third championship meeting. Cork, appearing in their 8th final, were hoping to win their 7th title in 11 years. Kilkenny, the reigning champions of the previous two years, were hoping to win their third All-Ireland title over all.

Cork's All-Ireland victory was their second in four years. The victory secured their position as number one on the all-time roll of honour.

Match

Details

19 September 1976

Cork	2-17 – 1-8	Kilkenny
P Horgan 1-5, T Murphy 0-6, K Murphy 1-1, D Buckley 0-2, J Fenton 0-1, R McDonnell 0-1, C Brassil 0-1.		J Lyng 0-6, B Fennelly 1-0, J Hennessy 0-1, K Brennan 0-1.

Walsh Park, Waterford

Referee: G Kirwan (Offaly)