1956–57 National Hurling League
26th season of the National Hurling League
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The 1956–57 National Hurling League was the 26th season of the National Hurling League.
Division 1
| Season | 1956-57 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Tipperary 7th National League title Captain: Mickey Byrne |
← 1955-56 1957-58 →
All statistics correct as of 2 May 2017. | |
Wexford came into the season as defending champions of the 1955-56 season.[1] Antrim entered Division 1 as the promoted team from the previous season.
On 12 May 1957, Tipperary won the title following a 3–11 to 2–7 win over Kilkenny in the final. It was their 7th league title overall and their first since 1954-55.[2]
Westmeath were relegated from Division 1.
Group 1A table
Group 1B table
Knock-out stage
Final
| 12 May 1957 Final | Tipperary | 3-11 – 2-7 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, Dublin |
| Attendance: 43,721 |
Division 2
| Season | 1956-57 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kerry 1st Division 2 title |
← 1955-56 1957-58 →
All statistics correct as of 2 May 2017. | |
Group 2A table
Group 2B table
Knock-out stage
Final
| 12 May 1957 Final | Kerry | 6-1 - 4-7 | Meath | Croke Park, Dublin |
| Attendance: 43,721 |
| 25 August 1957 Final replay | Meath | 3-6 - 4-13 | Kerry | St. Loman's Park, Trim |