1956 Cork Senior Hurling Championship


The 1956 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 68th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The championship ended on 14 October 1956.
St. Finbarr's entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 14 October 1956, Blackrock won the championship following a 2-10 to 2-02 defeat of Glen Rovers in the final. This was their 22nd championship title overall and their first title since 1931.

Team changes

To Championship

Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
Regraded to the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
Declined to field a team

First round

Second round

Semi-finals

Final