1988 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

The 1988 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was the 102nd staging of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Gaelic Athletic Association's premier inter-countyhurling tournament. The championship began on 22 May 1988 and ended on 4 September 1988.

Galway were the defending champions.

On 4 September 1988, Galway won the championship following a 1–15 to 0–14 defeat of Tipperary in the All-Ireland final. This was their 4th All-Ireland title overall and their second in succession.

Tipperary's Nicky English was the championship's top scorer with 1–22. Galway's Tony Keady was the choice for Hurler of the Year.