1989 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship
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Clonoulty-Rossmore (2nd title)T. J. Ryan (captain)
Len Gaynor (manager)
Holycross-BallycahillRuairí Dwan (captain)
Paddy Kenny (manager)
| Dates | 17 September - 22 October 1989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 8 | ||
| Champions | Clonoulty-Rossmore (2nd title) T. J. Ryan (captain) Len Gaynor (manager) | ||
| Runners-up | Holycross-Ballycahill Ruairí Dwan (captain) Paddy Kenny (manager) | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 7 | ||
| Goals scored | 20 (2.86 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 153 (21.86 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) |  Kevin Hough (1-15) | ||
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The 1989 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship was the 99th staging of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Tipperary County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 17 September to 22 October 1989.
Loughmore-Castleiney entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Clonoulty-Rossmore in the quarter-finals.[1]
The final was played on 22 October 1989 at Semple Stadium in Thurles, between Clonoulty-Rossmore and Holycross-Ballycahill, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Clonoulty-Rossmore won the match by 1–11 to 1–09 to claim their second championship title overall and a first title in 101 years.[2][3][4]
Lorrha's Kevin Hough was the championship's top scorer with 1–15.
| Division | Championship | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Holycross-Ballycahill | Loughmore-Castleiney |
| North | North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Lorra | Toomevara |
| South | South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Killenaule | Carrick Swans |
| West | West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship | Clonoulty-Rossmore | Cappawhite |