The 1970–71 National Hurling League was the 40th season of the

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Division 1

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came into the season as defending champions of the 1969-70 season. On 23 May 1971, Limerick won the title following a 3-12 to 3-11 win over Tipperary in the final. It was their first league title since the 1946-47 season and their 6th National League title overall. Kilkenny's Eddie Keher was the Division 1 top scorer with 2-50.

Division 1A table

Group stage

Division 1B table

Group stage

Play-offs

Knock-out stage

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

Scoring statistics

;Top scorers overall ;Top scorers in a single game

Division 2

Division 2 table

References

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