The 1985 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 55th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 24 April 1985 and ended on 1 September 1985. Limerick entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Cork in the Munster semi-final. On 1 September 1985, Cork won the championship following a 3-10 to 0-12 defeat of Wexford in the All-Ireland final. This was their 15th All-Ireland title and their first in six championship seasons.