The 1960 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 34th series of the inter-provincial hurling Railway Cup. Three matches were played between 21 February 1960 and 17 March 1960 to decide the title. It was contested by Connacht, Leinster, Ulster and Munster.
Munster entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 17 March 1960, Munster won the Railway Cup after a 6-06 to 2-07 defeat of Leinster in the final at Croke Park, Dublin. It was their fourth Railway Cup title in succession.
Munster's Paddy Barry was the Railway Cup top scorer with 4-01.
Results
Semi-finals
21 February 1960 Leinster 8-6 - 5-3 Ulster Semi-final
Final
Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Paddy BarryMunster4-011326.502Jimmy SmythMunster2-03924.503Jimmy DoyleMunster2-02824.004Frankie WalshMunster1-04723.50Christy RingMunster1-04723.50
Single game
Rank Player County Tally Total Opposition1Paddy BarryMunster2-017Connacht2Jimmy DoyleMunster2-006ConnachtPaddy BarryMunster2-006LeinsterJimmy SmythMunster2-006LeinsterPadge KehoeLeinster0-066Munster
External links Munster Railway Cup-winning teams