| 1989 Railway Cup Hurling Championship | |
| Dates: | 7 October 1989 - 8 October 1989 |
| Teams: | 4 |
| Champions: | Connacht |
| Count: | 7 |
| Runners-Up: | Munster |
| Matches: | 4 |
| Goals: | 19 |
| Points: | 153 |
| Top Scorer: | Mark Corrigan (2-15) |
| Previous Year: | 1988 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1988 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1991 |
| Next Tournament: | 1991 Railway Cup Hurling Championship |
The 1989 Railway Cup Hurling Championship was the 63rd staging of the Railway Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1927.[1] The cup began on 7 October 1989 and ended on 8 October 1989.
Leinster were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Connacht in the semi-final.
On 8 October 1989, Connacht won the cup after a 4-16 to 3-17 defeat of Munster in the final at Wexford Park.[2] This was their 7th Railway Cup title overall and their first title since 1987.
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Corrigan | Leinster | 2-15 | 21 | 2 | 10.50 | |
| 2 | Nicky English | Munster | 0-18 | 18 | 2 | 9.00 | |
| 3 | Cormac Bonnar | Munster | 3-02 | 11 | 2 | 5.50 |