The 1963–64 National Hurling League was the 33rd season of the

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Division 1

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came into the season as defending champions of the 1962-63 season. On 31 May 1964, Tipperary won the title after a 4-16 to 6-6 aggregate win over

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in the final. It was their 11th league title overall and their first since 1960-61. In spite of finishing at the bottom of their respective groups, neither

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were relegated. Tipperary's

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was the Division 1 top scorer with 8-35.

Group 1A table

Group stage

Group 1B table

Group stage

Knock-out stage

Semi-finals Home final Final

Top scorers

;Top scorers in a single game

Division 2

On 3 May 1964,

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won the title after a 3-9 to 3-7 win over

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in the final. In spite of finishing at the bottom of their respective groups, neither Down or

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were relegated.

Group 2C table

Group 2D table

Knock-out stage

Semi-finals Final

References

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