The 2009 season was Liam Sheedy's second season in charge of the Tipperary senior hurling team. Tippeary won the Munster championship, defeating Waterford 4âÂÂ14 to 2âÂÂ16 in the final. They went on to reach the All-Ireland final but lost to Kilkenny 0âÂÂ23 to 2-22.
The following players made their competitive senior debut in 2009.
Pádraic Maher, Conor O'Mahony, Lar Corbett and Noel McGrath all won All Star Awards with McGrath also named as the Young Hurler of the Year.