The 1956 Cork Senior Football Championship was the 68th staging of the Cork Senior Football Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the first round fixtures took place on 22 January 1956. The championship ran from 8 April to 25 November 1956.
Lees were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Millstreet in the semi-finals.
The final was played on 25 November 1956 at the Athletic Grounds in Cork, between first-time finalists St Finbarr's and Millstreet. St Finbarr's won the match by 3-05 to 0-04 to claim their first ever championship title.
Results First round
Imokilly, Beara, Millstreet, Duhallow, St Nicholas', University College Cork, Lees, Macroom and St Vincent's received a bye in this round.
Second round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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