1978 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
The 1978 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 69th staging of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1909. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place at the Cork Convention on 5 February 1978. The championship ran from 7 May to 13 August 1978.
Ballinhassig were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Newtownshandrum in the [|quarter-finals].
The [|final] was played on 11 August 1978 at Páirc Mhic Gearailt in Fermoy, between Midleton and Newtownshandrum, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Midleton won the match by 1–12 to 1–10 to claim their third championship title overall and a first title in 16 years.
Midleton's John Fenton was the championship's top scorer with 1-18.
Results
First round
- Midleton received a bye in this round.
Quarter-finals