The 1966 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship was the 75th staging of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Tipperary County Board] in 1887. The championship ran from 11 September to 6 November 1966.
Thurles Sarsfields were the defending champions.
The final was played on 6 November 1966 at Thurles Sportsfield, between Carrick Davins and Lorrha, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Carrick Davins won the match by 2–12 to 1–03 to claim their first ever championship title.
Mick Roche was the championship's top scorer with 2–18.
Qualification
ChampionshipChampionsSecond team Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Holycross–Ballycahill Moyne–Templetuohy North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Lorrha Toomevara South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Carrick Davins Killenaule West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Arravale Rovers Golden
Results Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Top scorers
Rank Player Club Tally Total Matches Average1Mick RocheCarrick Davins2-182446.002Jimmy RyanCarrick Davins4-041644.00Tom RyanToomevara1-131635.334Jim RyanLorrha4-031527.505Ritchie WalshCarrick Davins3-011042.50Joe FogartyGolden2-0410110.00
Miscellaneous
Lorrha initially lost the semi-final to Holycross–Ballycahill, however, following the match, Lorrha officially objected to Holycross, claiming they fielded an illegal player. The Tipperary County Board threw out the objection, but Lorrha appealed the decision to the Munster Council. Lorrha's appeal was upheld and they were awarded the match.
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