The 2010 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 80th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 10 April and ended on 5 September 2010. Galway entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final. On 5 September 2010, Kilkenny won the championship after a 2-10 to 0-14 defeat of Clare in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. This was their 20th championship title overall and their first title since 2008. Clare's Niall Arthur was the championship's top scorer with 0-50. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship First round Second round Third round Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Quarter-final Playoff Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship First round Second round Quarter-finals 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 Miscellaneous Armagh qualified for their first Ulster final proper since 1965. Clare qualified for their first Munster final since 1989. Clare's appearance in the All-Ireland final was only their third ever and their first since 1997. References Minor All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship