The 1981–82 National Hurling League was the 51st season of the

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Division 1

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came into the season as defending champions of the 1980-81 season.

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entered Division 1 as the promoted team. On 18 April 1982,

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won the title after a 2-14 to 1-11 win over Wexford in the final. It was their 5th league title overall and their first since 1975-76.

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

Division 2

Table

References

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