1986–87 National Hurling League
The 1986–87 National Hurling League (known as the Ford National Hurling League for sponsorship reasons) was the 56th season of the National Hurling League. Division 1 Kilkenny came into the season as defending champions of the 1985-86 season. Westmeath and Wexford entered Division 1 as the promoted teams. On 3 May 1987, Galway won the title following a 3-12 to 3-10 win over Clare in the final. It was their first league title since 1974-75 and their 3rd National League title overall. Offaly and Westmeath were relegated from Division 1. Clare's Cyril Lyons was the Division 1 top scorer with 4-51. Table Group stage Knock-out stage Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Scoring statistics Top scorer overall Top scorers in a single game Division 2 Dublin, Laois, Mayo and Waterford entered Division 2 as the promoted and relegated teams from the previous season. On 1 March 1987, Tipperary secured the title following a 5-18 to 0-2 win over Mayo in the final round of the group stage. Waterford secured promotion to Division 1 as the second-placed team. Mayo and Meath were relegated from Division 2. Table Division 3 Down, Monaghan and Roscommon entered Division 3 as the promoted and relegated teams from the