The 1955 Cork Senior Football Championship was the 67th 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 23 January 1955. The championship ran from 27 March to 23 October 1955.
St Nicholas' were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Clonakilty in the first round.
The final was played on 23 October 1955 at the Athletic Grounds in Cork, between Lees and Macroom, in what was their second meeting in the final. Lees won the match by 3-04 to 0-09 to claim their 12th championship title overall and a first title in 32 years.
Results First round
Muskerry, Lees, University College Cork, Carrigdhoun, Garda, Collins, Carbery, St Finbarr's, Millstreet and Seandún received a bye in this round.
Second round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Miscellaneous
An objection by Garda regarding the constitution of the Collins team that beat them in the second round was upheld and the match awarded to Garda. Lees won their 12th and final Cork SFC title. They held their position at the top of the all-time roll of honour until 2002, when Nemo Rangers won their 13th title.
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