The 1978–79 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship was the ninth season of the

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, the

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's premier club hurling tournament. The All-Ireland series began on 28 January 1979 and ended on 25 March 1979. St. Finbarr's were the defending champions, however, they failed to qualify. Blackrock won the title after defeating

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by 5-7 to 5-5 in the final.

Results

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First round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

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Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship

Quarter-final Semi-finals Final

Statistics

Miscellaneous

* Blackrock become the first team to win three All-Ireland titles.

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was the captain for all three victories making him the only three-time All-Ireland-winning captain.

References

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