The 1971 Croke Cup was the 20th staging of the Croke Cup since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1944. The competition ran from 28 March to 9 May 1971.
The North Monastery were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Coláiste Iognáid Rís in the Harty Cup first round.
The final was played on 9 May 1971 at Semple Stadium in Thurles, between the St Kieran's College and St Finbarr's College, in what was their second meeting in the final and a first in two years. St Kieran's College won the match by 8–06 to 5–08 to claim a record-breaking sixth Croke Cup title overall and a first title in six years.
Joe Ryan was the top scorer with 4-00.
Qualification ProvinceChampionsConnachtPresentation CollegeLeinsterSt Kieran's CollegeMunsterSt Finbarr's College
Results Semi-final
Final
Statistics Top scorers
Overall
Rank Player County Tally Total Matches Average1Joe RyanSt Kieran's College4-0012112.002Gerry HennessySt Finbarr's College2-051125.503Pat WhiteSt Kieran's College2-03919.00
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