2012 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship

The 2012 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 118th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment in by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship began on 13 October 2014 and ended on 11 November 2012.

James Stephens were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the semi-final. Dunnamaggin were relegated from the championship. Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship following a 0–16 to 0–12 defeat of Dicksboro in the final.

To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship
 * Danesfort

From Championship
Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship
 * Clara

Top scorers

 * Top scorers overall


 * Top scorers in a single game