1953 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
| Dates | 3 May – 29 November 1953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 11 | ||
| Champions |  Bennettsbridge (3rd title) | ||
| Runners-up |  Slieverue | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 9 | ||
| Goals scored | 61 (6.78 per match) | ||
| Points scored | 125 (13.89 per match) | ||
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The 1953 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 59th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887.[1] The championship ran from 3 May to 29 November 1953.
Bennettsbridge were the defending champions.[2]
The final was played on 29 November 1953 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Bennettsbridge and first-time finalists Slieverue. Bennettsbridge won the match by 3–11 to 3–06 to claim their third championship title overall and a second consecutive title.[3]
Rule change
The Three Parish Rule was introduced. It was a rule which aimed to prevent the rise of dominant super clubs. It required clubs to reorganise so that no team drew from more than three parishes[4] Danesfort–Dunnamaggin and St Kieran's (Urlingford) were new participants.
Team changes
To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship
Results
First round
| 3 May 1953 First round | Bennettsbridge | 4-06 - 3-05 | Danesfort–Dunnamaggin | Nowlan Park |
| 10 May 1953 First round | Slieverue | 4-04 - 2-02 | Mooncoin | Waterford Gaelic Field |
| 10 May 1953 First round | Éire Óg | 7-07 - 2-08 | John Locke's | Thomastown Grounds |
| 7 June 1953 First round | Tullaroan | 3-17 - 2-04 | Dicksboro | Nowlan Park |
| 26 July 1953 First round | Carrickshock | 3-09 - 6-08 | St Kieran's | Nowlan Park |
- Graigue received a bye in this round.
Second round
| 23 August 1953 Second round | Bennettsbridge | 3-11 - 1-03 | Graigue | Nowlan Park |
| 13 September 1953 Second round | Éire Óg | 2-04 - 1-02 (Appealed) | Tullaroan | Nowlan Park |
- Slieverue and St Kieran's received a bye in this round.
Semi-finals
| 27 September 1953 Semi-final | Slieverue | 4-09 - 3-02 | St Kieran's | Nowlan Park |
| 22 November 1953 Semi-final | Bennettsbridge | 5-09 - 3-04 | Tullaroan | Nowlan Park |
Final
| 29 November 1953 Final | Bennettsbridge | 3-11 - 3-06 | Slieverue | Nowlan Park |
| D Carroll 0-8, M Galway 2-0, L Hackett 1-0, J Carroll 0-2, M Kelly 0-1. | P Doyle 2-0, G Buggy 1-1, T Walsh 0-3, W Cahill 0-1, J Doherty 0-1. | Referee: J Phelan |
Championship statistics
Miscellaneous
- The result of the second round match between Bennettsbridge and Graigue was overturned by the Kilkenny County Board, following an objection by Graigue on the grounds that Benettsbridge breached the three parish rule. This was subsequently overturned by the Leinster Council. Tullaroan, who were beaten by Éire Óg in their second round match, objected on similar grounds and had their objection upheld.[6]
References
- ↑ "Club titles - Kilkenny". Hogan Stand. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ↑ "Bennettsbridge have wind in their sails". Irish Examiner. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Bennettsbridge HC". Club Info. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "History". Piltown GAA website. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ↑ "Mick Kenny". Hogan Stand. 31 May 2003. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ↑ "Bennettsbridge win appeal". Kilkenny People. 7 November 1953. Retrieved 11 July 2022.