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.

Pat Healy was the championship's top scorer with 8-03.

To Championship
Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
 * Youghal

From Championship
Regraded to the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
 * Bandon
 * Shanballymore

Declined to field a team
 * Imokilly

Top scorers

 * Top scorers overall

Miscellaneous

 * Youghal make their first appearance at senior level.
 * Blackrock win their first title since 1931