The 1953 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 59th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 3 May to 29 November 1953.
Bennettsbridge were the defending champions.
The final was played on 29 November 1953 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Bennettsbridge and first-time finalists Slieverue. Bennettsbridge won the match by 3–11 to 3–06 to claim their third championship title overall and a second consecutive title.
Rule change
The Three Parish Rule was introduced. It was a rule which aimed to prevent the rise of dominant super clubs. It required clubs to reorganise so that no team drew from more than three parishes Danesfort–Dunnamaggin and St Kieran's (Urlingford) were new participants.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship John Locke's
Results First round
Graigue received a bye in this round.
Second round
Slieverue and St Kieran's received a bye in this round.
Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Miscellaneous
The result of the second round match between Bennettsbridge and Graigue was overturned by the Kilkenny County Board, following an objection by Graigue on the grounds that Benettsbridge breached the three parish rule. This was subsequently overturned by the Leinster Council. Tullaroan, who were beaten by Éire Óg in their second round match, objected on similar grounds and had their objection upheld.
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