The 1996 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 66th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 1 May 1996 and ended on 29 September 1996. Cork entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Tipperary in the Munster semi-final. On 29 September 1996 Tipperary won the championship following a 2-14 to 2-12 defeat of Galway in a replay of the All-Ireland final. This was their 16th All-Ireland title and their first title since 1982. Tipperary's Eugene O'Neill was the championship's top scorer with 3-48. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship First round Quarter-final Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Second round Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-finals Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-finals Finals Championship statistics Top scorers Top scorer overall Miscellaneous The All-Ireland final ended in a draw for the first time since 1984. References External links All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship: Roll Of Honour Minor All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship