Galway entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final.
On 3 September 1995, Cork won the title after defeating Kilkenny by 2–10 to 1–2 in the All-Ireland final.[1] This was their 16th championship title overall and their first title since 1985.
Dublin's Stephen Phillips was the championship's top scorer with 2-24.