On 15 October 1961, Thurles Sarsfields won the championship after a 3–04 to 0–09 defeat of Toomevara in the final at Páirc Shíleáin.[1] It was their 23rd championship title overall and their first title since 1959.
The final between Thurles Sarsfields and Toomevara was to be played on 8 October 1961, however, the game was postponed due to the death of Toomevara player Jerh Hough.
Thurles Sarsfields player Mickey Byrne set a new record by becoming the first player to win 10 championship medals.
