The 1949 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 55th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The draw for the first round fixtures took place on 6 March 1949. The championship ran from 8 May to 9 October 1949.
Tullaroan were the defending champions.
The final was played on 9 October 1949 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between first-time finalists Graigue and Tullaroan. Graigue won the match by 3–12 to 2–14 to claim their first ever championship title.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Bennettsbridge
Results First round
Semi-finals
Final
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