1965-66 National Hurling League
| League details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3 October 1965 – 9 October 1966 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Kilkenny (3rd win) |
| Other division winners | |
| Division 2 | Offaly |
| Division 3 | Mayo |
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← 1964–65
1966–67 →
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| Season | 1965-66 |
|---|---|
| Champions |
Kilkenny 3rd National League title Captain: Jim Lynch |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Top goalscorer |
 Eddie Keher (3-20) |
| Biggest home win |
Tipperary 6-10 - 1-5 Laois (7 November 1965) |
| Biggest away win |
Galway 3-3 - 8-14 Limerick (28 November 1965) |
| Highest scoring |
Galway 3-3 - 8-14 Limerick (28 November 1965) |
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← 1964-65
1966-67 →
All statistics correct as of 20 February 2017.
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| Season | 1965-66 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Offaly |
| Matches played | 23 |
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← 1964-65
1966-67 →
All statistics correct as of 20 February 2017.
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| Season | 1965-66 |
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| Champions | Mayo |
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← 1964-65
1966-67 →
All statistics correct as of 4 March 2017.
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The 1965–66 National Hurling League was the 35th season of the National Hurling League.
Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1964-65 season. Laois joined Division 1 as the promoted team.
On 18 September 1966, Kilkenny won the title after a 10-15 to 2-15 aggregate win over New York in the final. It was their 3rd league title overall and their first since 1961-62.
In spite of finishing at the bottom of their respective groups, neither Galway of Laois were relegated.
Kilkenny's Eddie Keher was the Division 1 top scorer with 3-20.
Semi-finals
Home final
Finals
On 24 April 1966, Offaly won the title after a 4-11 to 3-9 win over Kerry in the final.
Semi-finals
Final
On 9 October 1966, Mayo won the title after a 1-12 to 1-8 win over Armagh in the final.
Semi-final
Final
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