The 1956 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 62nd staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 8 April to 22 August 1956.
Bennettsbridge were the defending champions.
The final was played on 26 August 1956 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Bennettsbridge and first-time finalists John Locke's. Bennettsbridge won the match by 2–08 to 3–03 to claim their fifth championship title overall and a second consecutive title.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship James Stephens
Results First round
Glenmore received a bye in this round.
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
References