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The 1981 Wexford Senior Hurling Championship was the 71st completed staging of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Wexford County Board in 1889. [1]
Rathnure entered the championship as the defending champions. [2]
The final was played on 25 October 1981 at Wexford Park, between Faythe Harriers and Buffers Alley, in what was their second meeting in the final overall. [3] Faythe Harriers won the match by 2–10 to 2–09 to claim their fourth championship title overall and a first title in 16 years. [4]
| 25 October 1981Final | Faythe Harriers | 2-10 - 2-09 | Buffers Alley | Wexford Park |