1953 Cork Senior Hurling Championship

The 1953 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 65th staging of the Cork [Senior Hurling Championship] since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The championship ended on 25 October 1953.
Avondhu were the 1952 [Cork Senior Hurling Championship|defending champions].
On 25 October 1953, Glen Rovers won the championship following an 8–5 to 4–3 defeat of Sarsfields in the final. This was their 14th championship title overall and their first title in three championship seasons.

Team changes

To Championship

Returned after a one-year absence

Seandún

Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship

From Championship

Regraded to the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship

Rathluirc

Regraded to the Cork Junior Hurling Championship

Ballincollig

Results

First round

Duhallow received a bye in this round, however, they later withdrew from the championship.

Second round

Blackrock were readmitted to the championship and Midleton, who they had unsuccessfully objected to at an earlier date, were ruled out of the championship.