1896 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
Annual hurling competition season
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The 1896 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 10th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887.
Champions
Ballyhea (1st title)
Jer Murphy (captain)
Ballyhea (1st title)Jer Murphy (captain)
Runners-up
Ballygarvan
Ballygarvan| Champions | Ballyhea (1st title) Jer Murphy (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up | Ballygarvan | ||
| |||
Blackrock were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Redmonds in the first round of the championship.
On 6 December 1896, Ballyhea won the championship following a 6â10 to 1â2 defeat of Ballygarvan in the final.[1] This remains their only championship title.
Results
Semi-finals
| 15 November 1896 Semi-final | Ballyhea | 3-04 - 0-06 | Redmonds | Mallow Town Park, Mallow |
| Referee: W Aherne (Cork Co. Board) |
Final
| 6 December 1896 Final | Ballyhea | 6-10 â 1-02 | Ballygarvan | Mallow Town Park, Mallow |
