The 1961 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 67th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 7 May to 17 September 1961.
Bennettsbridge were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Erin's Own in the second round.
The final was played on 17 September 1961 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between St Lachtain's and first-time finalists Near South. St Lachtain's won the match by 4–05 to 0–12 to claim their first ever championship title.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Lisdowney
Results Preliminary round
First round
Second round
Semi-finals
Final
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