The 1998 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 68th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 22 April 1998 and ended on 13 September 1998. Clare entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Cork in the Munster final. On 13 September 1998, Cork won the championship following a 2-15 to 1-09 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their 17th All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 1995. Wexford's Leon O'Connell was the championship's top scorer with 3-37. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship First round Semi-finals Finals Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-final Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Top scorers Top scorers overall Top scorers in a single game References External links All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship: Roll Of Honour Minor All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship