The 1977–78 National Hurling League was the 47th season of the

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Division 1

Clare came into the season as defending champions of the 1976-77 season.

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entered Division 1 as the promoted team. On 30 April 1978, Clare won the title after a 3-10 to 1-10 win over

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in the final. It was their third league title overall and their second in succession. Westmeath were relegated from Division 1 after just one season in the top flight.

Division 1A table

Group stage results

Division 1B table

Group stage results

Play-offs

Knock-out stage

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

Scoring statistics

;Top scorers overall

Miscellaneous

* In Division 1B, Antrim defeated Laois for the first time in a competitive hurling match.

Division 2

On 6 August 1978,

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won the title after a 1-15 to 1-7 win over

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in the final.

Division 2 table

Knock-out stage

Final

References

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