The 1949 Cork Senior Football Championship was the 61st 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 30 January 1949. The championship ran from 3 April to 6 November 1949.
Millstreet were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Garda in the second round.
The final, a replay, was played on 6 November 1949 at the Athletic Grounds in Cork, between Collins and Macroom, in what was their first meeting in the final in 20 years. Collins won the match by 5-11 to 0-01 to claim their second championship title overall.
Results First round
St Finbarr's received a bye in this round.
Second round
St Nicholas' received a bye in this round.
Third round
Collins and Garda received a bye in this round.
Semi-finals
Final
Final replay
Championship statistics Miscellaneous
An objection by Garda against the composition of the University College Cork team which defeated them was upheld and the match awarded to Garda. An objection by Castlemagner to St Vincent's on the grounds that one of the players on the St Vincent's team which defeated Castlemagner was not registered. The objection was upheld and Castlemagner were awarded the match.
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