Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship
The Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association and contested by the top-ranking senior clubs and amalgamated teams in the county of Cork in Ireland. It is the most prestigious competition in Cork hurling.
Introduced in 1887 as the Cork Senior Hurling Championship, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to senior-ranking club teams. The competition will take on its current name in 2020, adding a round-robin group stage and limiting the number of club and divisional entrants.
In its soon-to-be introduced format, the Cork Premier Senior Championship will begin in March with a preliminary qualifying round for the divisional sides and educational institutions. The surviving team from this stage will automatically qualify for the knockout phase. The 12 participating club teams will be drawn into three groups of four teams and play each other in a round-robin system. The three group winners, three runners-up and three third-placed teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in October. The winner of the Cork Premier Senior Championship, as well as being presented with the Seán Óg Murphy Cup, qualifies for the subsequent Munster Club Championship.
The competition has been won by 19 teams, 14 of which have won it more than once. Blackrock is the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won it 32 times. Imokilly are the reigning champions, having beaten Glen Rovers by 2-17 to 1-16 in the 2019 final.
History
Beginnings
Following the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884, new rules for Gaelic football and hurling were drawn up and published in the United Irishman newspaper. In 1886, county committees were established, with the Cork County Board affiliating on 19 December 1886. The inaugural championship was played during the summer of 1887, however, the final stages ended in disarray with no final being played. In spite of this, Cork Nationals were subsequently declared the champions. Since then the championship title has been awarded every year except on two occasions. A delay in the 1904 championship meant that the 1905 championship never took place. Civil unrest following the burning of Cork at the height of the War of Independence resulted in the 1921 championship being cancelled.Team dominance
Since the beginning the championship has been dominated by Blackrock, St. Finbarr's and Glen Rovers who are collectively known as the "big three". They have won a combined total of 84 championship titles. Blackrock dominated the first thirty years of the championship, winning 15 titles between 1887 and 1920. It was during this time that the county championship earned the nickname of the "little All-Ireland" due to its competitive nature. St. Finbarr's, after making a breakthrough in the early years of the 20th century, were the team of the decade for the 1920s before regularly claiming championship titles in each of the decades that followed. Glen Rovers made their own breakthrough with a first championship in 1934 and were the dominant club from then until the 1960s. Between 1971 and 1982, the "big three" shared every available championship title. Their rivalry reached its peak in 1977 when a record attendance of 34,151 saw St. Finbarr's defeat Glen Rovers in the championship decider.Since that zenith the "big three" have only claimed two titles in each of the decades from 1990 to 2017 as the power base of Cork hurling has moved from the city to the county with several clubs making significant breakthroughs and impacts on the championship. In 1983 Midleton broke the decade-long hegemony and went on to claim five championships over a thirty-year period to 2013. In 1990 Na Piarsaigh became the first city club outside of the "big three" since Redmonds in 1917 to claim the championship. They added two more titles in 1995 and 2004. Erin's Own also added their name to the roll of honour in 1992 before winning further titles in 2006 and 2007. The mid nineties saw the rise of the divisional sides, with Carbery, Avondhu and Imokilly claiming four championship titles between 1994 and 1998. The success of Newtownshandrum between 2000 and 2009 also highlighted the changing demographics of Cork hurling as the tiny parish of 800 people won four championships during that decade. Sarsfields, although close in proximity to the city but based in the East Cork division, ended a 51-year famine in 2008 by claiming their third championship title ever. Between 2008 and 2015 they appeared in seven finals and won four titles. The East Cork village of Carrigtwohill ended a 93-wait for their second championship title in 2011.
In recent decades many rural and city-based clubs have also contested championship deciders without making a successful breakthrough. These include Ballyhea, Cloyne, Bride Rovers and Bishopstown. Educational institutions like University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology have also appeared in finals.
Format
History
22 teams entered the inaugural championship in 1887 and a single elimination format was used. Each team was afforded only one defeat before being eliminated from the championship. The creation of the divisions in the 1920s added a new dimension to the championship. These divisional teams were composed of junior and intermediate players and afforded every player in the county the chance of winning a senior championship medal. University College Cork were also permitted to enter the championship around the same time.After 90 years of using the single-elimination straight knock-out format, problems arose regarding the standard of the competing teams. A special committee was established to examine the possibility of restructuring the championship format. At the County Convention on 5 February 1978, delegates voted by 143 to 93 in favour of abandoning the single-elimination format and adopting a group stage. This format was used for three successive season from 1978 until 1980, with Blackrock and St. Finbarr's becoming the first teams to win the championship after suffering a defeat. The County Board voted to revert to the single-elimination straight knock-out format in 1981.
In 1995, Cork Regional Technical College were permitted to field a team in the championship for the first time.
The introduction of a "back door" system at inter-county level in the All-Ireland Championship in 1997 led to the idea of introducing a second chance for defeated teams at county level. In 2000 a double-elimination format was introduced which afforded all club teams a second chance by remaining in the championship after a first-round defeat. In the two decades that followed the championship format continued to evolve with a number of minor tweaks. The provision of a second chance for defeated teams was later expanded to allow teams the opportunity of being defeated twice and still remain in the championship. The splitting of the intermediate grade in two resulted in the introduction of relegation in 2006, with Delaney Rovers becoming the first team to be relegated that year. Prior to this teams were allowed to decide for themselves if they wanted to regrade or retain their senior status. In 2015 the championship once again reverted to a double-elimination format.
Current
Development
On 2 April 2019, a majority of 136 club delegates voted to restructure the championship once again. The new format led to the splitting of the championship in two and the creation of the Cork Premier Senior Championship and the Cork Senior A Championship.Overview
Group stage: The 12 club teams are divided into three groups of four. Over the course of the group stage, which features one game in April and two games in August, each team plays once against the others in the group, resulting in each team being guaranteed at least three games. Two points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. The teams are ranked in the group stage table by points gained, then scoring difference and then their head-to-head record. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter-finals.Divisional and colleges section: University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology and the divisional sides compete in a separate section, with one team qualifying for the knock-out stage.
Preliminary quarter-finals: Two lone preliminary quarter-finals feature the three third-placed teams from the group stage and the winners of the divisional and colleges section. Two teams qualify for the next round.
Quarter-finals: The four quarter-finals feature the six teams from the group stage and the two preliminary quarter-final winners. Four teams qualify for the next round.
Semi-finals: The two semi-finals feature four teams. Two teams qualify for the next round.
Final: The two semi-final winners contest the final. The winning team are declared champions.
Participating clubs
| Team | Location | Colours |
| Ballyhea | Ballyhea | Black and white |
| Bishopstown | Bishopstown | Maroon and white |
| Blackrock | Blackrock | Green and yellow |
| Carrigtwohill | Carrigtwohill | Blue and yellow |
| Douglas | Douglas | Green, white and black |
| Erin's Own | Glounthaune | Blue and red |
| Glen Rovers | Blackpool | Green, black and yellow |
| Midleton | Midleton | Black and white |
| Na Piarsaigh | Farranree | Black and yellow |
| Newtownshandrum | Newtownshandrum | Green and yellow |
| Sarsfields | Glanmire | Blue, black and white |
| St. Finbarr's | Togher | Blue and yellow |
Participating divisions and colleges
| Team | Location | Colours |
| Avondhu | North Cork | Yellow and black |
| Carbery | West Cork | Purple and yellow |
| Carrigdhoun | South-East Cork | Red and white |
| Cork Institute of Technology | Bishopstown | Red and white |
| Duhallow | Duhallow | Red and white |
| Imokilly | East Cork | Orange and black |
| Muskerry | Muskerry | Green and white |
| University College Cork | College Road | Red and black |
Sponsorship
became the first title sponsor of the championship, serving in that capacity until 2005 when the Evening Echo signed a sponsorship deal. In 2020, Dairygold Co-Op Superstores were unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Cork Premier Senior Championship.Qualification for subsequent competitions
The Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship winners qualify for the subsequent Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship. This place is reserved for club teams only as divisional and amalgamated teams are not allowed in the provincial championship. If a divisional side wins the Cork Championship then the runners-up qualify for the Munster Championship. This has occurred on six occasions. If two divisional sides qualify for the final then the provincial championship place is given to one of the defeated semi-finalists. This occurred in 1996 when Na Piarsaigh represented Cork due to Avondhu and Imokilly contesting the final.Venues
Early rounds
Fixtures in the opening rounds of the championship are usually played at a neutral venue that is deemed halfway between the participating teams. Some of the more common venues include Mallow GAA Complex, Brinny Sportsfield, Coachford Pitch and Clonmult Memorial Park. All games from Round 4 onward are played at either Páirc Uí Rinn or Páirc Uí Chaoimh.Final
The final has been played at the rebuilt Páirc Uí Chaoimh since it opened in 2017. The rebuilding process meant that the finals of 2015 and 2016 were hosted at Páirc Uí Rinn. Continuing work on the pitch at the new stadium resulted in the 2019 final also being played at Páirc Uí Rinn. Prior to rebuilding, the final was hosted by the original Páirc Uí Chaoimh since it opened in 1976. The final was played at the Mardyke in 1974 and 1975, while in the 70 years prior to the development of Páirc Uí Chaoimh the final was usually played at the Cork Athletic Grounds. From the inaugural championship in 1887 up to the turn of the 20th century, the final was held at Cork Park.Managers
in the Cork Championship are involved in the day-to-day running of the team, including the training, team selection, and sourcing of players. Their influence varies from club-to-club and is related to the individual club committees. The manager is assisted by a team of two or three selectors and a backroom team consisting of various coaches.| Manager | Team | Wins | Winning years |
| Con Roche | St. Finbarr's | 3 | 1982, 1984, 1988 |
| Tim Murphy | Blackrock | 3 | 1985, 2001, 2002 |
| Paddy Fitzgerald | Midleton | 3 | 1986, 1987, 1991 |
| Fergal Condon | Imokilly | 3 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Gerald McCarthy | St. Finbarr's | 2 | 1980, 1981 |
| Éamonn Ryan | Na Piarsaigh | 2 | 1990, 1995 |
| P. J. Murphy | Erin's Own | 2 | 1992, 2007 |
| Seánie O'Leary | Imokilly | 2 | 1997, 1998 |
| Bernie O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 2 | 2000, 2005 |
| Pat Ryan | Sarsfields | 2 | 2012, 2014 |
| Richie Kelleher | Glen Rovers | 2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Denis Kelleher | Midleton | 1 | 1983 |
| Donie O'Donovan | Glen Rovers | 1 | 1989 |
| Charlie McCarty | St. Finbarr's | 1 | 1993 |
| Noel Crowley | Carbery | 1 | 1994 |
| Jack Russell | Avondhu | 1 | 1996 |
| Michael O'Brien | Blackrock | 1 | 1999 |
| Ger Cunningham | Newtownshandrum | 1 | 2003 |
| Paul O'Connor | Na Piarsaigh | 1 | 2004 |
| Martin Bowen | Erin's Own | 1 | 2006 |
| Bertie Óg Murphy | Sarsfields | 1 | 2008 |
| Phil Noonan | Newtownshandrum | 1 | 2009 |
| John Crowley | Sarsfields | 1 | 2010 |
| James O'Connor | Carrigtwohill | 1 | 2011 |
| Peter Smith | Midleton | 1 | 2013 |
Trophy
The winning team is presented with the Seán Óg Murphy Cup. A native of Cork city, Seán Óg Murphy played hurling for Blackrock and Gaelic football for Nils. He won three All-Ireland medals with Cork and served as secretary of the Cork County Board from 1929 until his death in 1956. The cup is similar in design to the Liam MacCarthy Cup.Roll of honour
| # | Team | Wins | Winning Years |
| 1 | Blackrock | 32 | 1887, 1889, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1898, 1903, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1956, 1961, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1985, 1999, 2001, 2002 |
| 2 | Glen Rovers | 27 | 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1989, 2015, 2016 |
| 3 | St.Finbarr's | 25 | 1899, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1932, 1933, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1965, 1968, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988, 1993 |
| 4 | Midleton | 7 | 1914, 1916, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1991, 2013 |
| 5 | Sarsfields | 6 | 1951, 1957, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 |
| 6 | Redmonds | 5 | 1892, 1900, 1901, 1915, 1917 |
| 6 | Imokilly | 5 | 1997, 1998, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| 7 | Newtownshandrum | 4 | 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 |
| 8 | Erin's Own | 3 | 1992, 2006, 2007 |
| 8 | Dungourney | 3 | 1902, 1907, 1909 |
| 8 | Avondhu | 3 | 1952, 1966, 1996 |
| 8 | Na Piarsaigh | 3 | 1990, 1995, 2004 |
| 9 | University College Cork | 2 | 1963, 1970 |
| 9 | Carrigtwohill | 2 | 1918, 2011 |
| 10 | Tower Street | 1 | 1888 |
| 10 | Aghabullogue | 1 | 1890 |
| 10 | Ballyhea | 1 | 1896 |
| 10 | Éire Óg | 1 | 1928 |
| 10 | Carbery | 1 | 1994 |
List of finals
Notes:- 1933 - The first match ended in a draw: St. Finbarr's 4-6, Carrigtwohill 5-3.
- 1943 - The first match ended in a draw: St. Finbarr's 3-3, Ballincollig 3-3.
- 1952 - The first match ended in a draw: Avondhu 3-9, St. Finbarr's 4-6.
- 1955 - The first match ended in a draw: St. Finbarr's 2-6, Glen Rovers 1-9.
- 1962 - The first match ended in a draw: Glen Rovers 3-7, University College Cork 2-10
- 1990 - The first match ended in a draw: Na Piarsaigh 1-12, St. Finbarr's 3-6.
- 1996 - The first match ended in a draw: Avondhu 1-12, Imokilly 1-12.
Records and statistics
Final
Team
- Most wins: 32:
- *Blackrock
- Most consecutive wins: 8:
- *Glen Rovers
- Most appearances in a final: 51:
- *Blackrock
- Most appearances in a final without ever winning: 3, joint record
- * Aghada
- * Ballincollig
- * Cloyne
- Most appearances in a final without losing : 11
- * Blackrock
- Biggest win: 40 points
- * Blackrock 14-04 - 2-00 Fairhill,
- Most goals in a final: 17
- * Glen Rovers 10-06 - 7-05 Sarsfields,
- Most goals by a losing side: 7
- * Sarsfields 7-05 - 10-06 Glen Rovers,
- Most defeats: 19
- * Blackrock
Individual
- Most wins by a player: 14, Christy Ring
Teams
By decade
The most successful team of each decade, judged by number of Cork Senior Hurling Championship titles, is as follows:- 1880s: 2 for Blackrock
- 1890s: 6 for Blackrock
- 1900s: 3 for St. Finbarr's
- 1910s: 4 for Blackrock
- 1920s: 5 for St. Finbarr's
- 1930s: 6 for Glen Rovers
- 1940s: 6 for Glen Rovers
- 1950s: 5 for Glen Rovers
- 1960s: 5 for Glen Rovers
- 1970s: 5 for Blackrock
- 1980s: 5 for St. Finbarr's
- 1990s: 2 each for Na Piarsaigh and Imokilly
- 2000s: 4 for Newtownshandrum
- 2010s: 3 each for Sarsfields and Imokilly
Successful defending
- Glen Rovers on 14 attempts out of 26
- Blackrock on 11 attempts out of 31
- St. Finbarr's on 8 attempts out of 24
- Imokilly on 3 attempts out of 4
- Redmonds on 1 attempt out of 4
- Midleton on 1 attempt out of 6
- Erin's Own on 1 attempt out of 2
Gaps
- 93 years: Carrigtwohill
- 67 years: Midleton
- 51 years: Sarsfields
- 30 years: Avondhu
- 26 years: Glen Rovers
- 25 years: Blackrock
- 22 years: Midleton
- 19 years: Imokilly
- 14 years: Redmonds
- 14 years: Blackrock
- 14 years: Erin's Own
Longest undefeated run
Top scorers
All time
| Rank | Name | Team | Goals | Points | Total |
| 1 | Glen Rovers | 20 | 522 | 582 | |
| 2 | Erin's Own | 19 | 412 | 469 | |
| 3 | Glen Rovers | 80 | 205 | 445 | |
| 4 | Newtownshandrum | 21 | 360 | 423 | |
| 5 | Killeagh | 21 | 351 | 414 | |
| 6 | Bride Rovers | 15 | 322 | 367 | |
| 7 | Sarsfields / Douglas | 17 | 300 | 351 |
By year (1970-present)
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 1970 | Tomás Ryan | Muskerry | 0-38 | 38 |
| 1971 | Pat Moylan | Blackrock | 0-37 | 37 |
| 1972 | Patsy Harte | Glen Rovers | 3-14 | 23 |
| 1973 | Tom Buckley | Glen Rovers | 2-22 | 28 |
| 1974 | Willie Glavin | Imokilly | 4-14 | 26 |
| 1975 | Paddy O'Sullivan | Seandún | 5-04 | 19 |
| 1975 | Pat Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-19 | 19 |
| 1976 | Tom Collins | Glen Rovers | 5-08 | 23 |
| 1977 | Noel Crowley | Bandon | 2-16 | 22 |
| 1978 | Pádraig Crowley | Bandon | 1-25 | 28 |
| 1979 | John Fenton | Midleton | 5-45 | 60 |
| 1980 | ||||
| 1981 | Christy Ryan | St. Finbarr's | 6-05 | 23 |
| 1982 | John Cremin | St. Finbarr's | 0-27 | 27 |
| 1983 | Tony Coyne | Youghal | 2-27 | 33 |
| 1984 | Denis Walsh | Ballyhea | 0-31 | 31 |
| 1985 | Finbarr Delaney | Blackrock | 3-22 | 31 |
| 1986 | Ger FitzGerald | Midleton | 5-17 | 32 |
| 1987 | Mickey Mullins | Na Piarsaigh | 0-33 | 33 |
| 1988 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 2-29 | 35 |
| 1989 | Tadhg Murphy | Sarsfields | 3-27 | 36 |
| 1990 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 2-28 | 34 |
| 1991 | ||||
| 1992 | Brian Corcoran | Erin's Own | 0-44 | 44 |
| 1993 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 0-24 | 24 |
| 1994 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 4-13 | 25 |
| 1995 | Niall Ahern | Sarsfields | 4-17 | 29 |
| 1996 | Jimmy Smiddy | Imokilly | 3-38 | 47 |
| 1997 | Pat Ryan | Sarsfields | 1-47 | 50 |
| 1998 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 3-23 | 32 |
| 1999 | Joe Deane | University College Cork | 3-26 | 35 |
| 2000 | Joe Deane | Imokilly | 6-32 | 50 |
| 2001 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 6-29 | 47 |
| 2002 | Neil Ronan | Ballyhea | 2-36 | 42 |
| 2003 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 2-30 | 36 |
| 2004 | John Anderson | Glen Rovers | 0-47 | 47 |
| 2005 | Paudie O'Sullivan | Cloyne | 3-19 | 28 |
| 2006 | Paudie O'Sullivan | Cloyne | 4-25 | 37 |
| 2007 | Kevin Murray | St. Finbarr's | 1-32 | 35 |
| 2008 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 1-43 | 46 |
| 2009 | Niall McCarthy | Carrigtwohill | 4-27 | 39 |
| 2010 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 6-62 | 80 |
| 2011 | Barry Johnson | Bride Rovers | 0-39 | 39 |
| 2012 | Pa Cronin | Bishopstown | 1-44 | 47 |
| 2013 | Conor Lehane | Midleton | 5-48 | 63 |
| 2014 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields | 2-54 | 60 |
| 2015 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields | 2-52 | 58 |
| 2016 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 3-63 | 72 |
| 2016 | Eoghan Murphy | Erin's Own | 3-63 | 72 |
| 2017 | Ronan Crowley | Bandon | 2-54 | 60 |
| 2018 | Conor Lehane | Midleton | 2-37 | 43 |
| 2019 | Declan Dalton | Imokilly | 3-55 | 64 |
In a single game (2011-present)
| Year | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 2010 | Robert O'Driscoll | Sarsfields | 2-10 | 16 |
| 2011 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 1-12 | 15 |
| 2012 | Pa Cronin | Bishopstown | 1-10 | 13 |
| 2013 | Conor Lehane | Midleton | 2-10 | 16 |
| 2014 | Barry Johnson | Bride Rovers | 2-10 | 16 |
| 2015 | Pa O'Callaghan | Ballyhea | 0-15 | 15 |
| 2016 | Eoghan Murphy | Erin's Own | 2-12 | 18 |
| 2017 | Ronan Crowley | Bandon | 1-10 | 13 |
| 2017 | Pa O'Callaghan | Ballyhea | 0-13 | 13 |
| 2018 | Eoghan Murphy | Erin's Own | 1-11 | 14 |
| 2019 | Barry Johnson | Bride Rovers | 3-09 | 18 |
In finals (1934-present)
| Final | Top scorer | Team | Score | Total |
| 1933 | Johnny Kenneally | St. Finbarr's | 2-01 | 7 |
| 1933 | Johnny Kenneally | St. Finbarr's | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1934 | Patcheen Murphy | Glen Rovers | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1935 | ||||
| 1936 | William O'Driscoll | Glen Rovers | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1937 | Dan Moylan | Glen Rovers | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1938 | Charlie Tobin | Glen Rovers | 3-01 | 10 |
| 1939 | Dan Moylan | Glen Rovers | 2-01 | 7 |
| 1940 | Charlie Tobin | Glen Rovers | 6-00 | 18 |
| 1941 | Charlie Tobin | Glen Rovers | 1-02 | 5 |
| 1942 | Derry Beckett | St. Finbarr's | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1943 | ||||
| 1944 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 0-05 | 5 |
| 1945 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 0-06 | 6 |
| 1946 | Seán Condon | St. Finbarr's | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1946 | Jack Lynch | Glen Rovers | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1947 | Jim Sargent | St. Finbarr's | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1947 | Micka Brennan | Sarsfields | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1948 | Jimmy Lynam | Glen Rovers | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1948 | Charlie O'Flaherty | Glen Rovers | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1949 | Donie Twomey | Glen Rovers | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1950 | Jack Lynch | Glen Rovers | 1-00 | 3 |
| 1950 | Donie O'Sullivan | Glen Rovers | 1-00 | 3 |
| 1951 | Micka Brennan | Sarsfields | 3-01 | 10 |
| 1952 | Harry Goldsboro | St. Finbarr's | 2-02 | 8 |
| 1952 | Mick Kickham | St. Finbarr's | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1953 | Josie Hartnett | Glen Rovers | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1954 | Jim Rodgers | Glen Rovers | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1954 | Seán Horgan | Blackrock | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1955 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1955 | T. Maher | St. Finbarr's | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1955 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 2-03 | 9 |
| 1956 | Michael Murphy | Blackrock | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1957 | Paddy Barry | Sarsfields | 2-02 | 8 |
| 1958 | Frank Daly | Glen Rovers | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1959 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 1-06 | 9 |
| 1960 | John Joe Browne | University College Cork | 1-05 | 8 |
| 1961 | Willie Galligan | Blackrock | 1-05 | 8 |
| 1962 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1962 | Mick Mortell | University College Cork | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1963 | Mick Mortell | University College Cork | 1-05 | 8 |
| 1964 | Christy Ring | Glen Rovers | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1965 | Charlie McCarthy | St. Finbarr's | 2-05 | 11 |
| 1966 | Seánie Barry | University College Cork | 1-02 | 5 |
| 1967 | Mick Kenneally | Glen Rovers | 2-03 | 9 |
| 1968 | Seánie Barry | Imokilly | 0-13 | 13 |
| 1969 | Patsy Harte | Glen Rovers | 1-06 | 9 |
| 1970 | Ray Cummins | University College Cork | 2-03 | 9 |
| 1971 | Pat Moylan | Blackrock | 0-10 | 10 |
| 1972 | Tom Buckley | Glen Rovers | 1-05 | 8 |
| 1973 | Donie Collins | Blackrock | 1-05 | 8 |
| 1974 | Charlie McCarthy | St. Finbarr's | 2-03 | 9 |
| 1975 | Pat Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-09 | 9 |
| 1976 | Patsy Harte | Glen Rovers | 2-02 | 8 |
| 1977 | Christy Ryan | St. Finbarr's | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1978 | Ray Cummins | Blackrock | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1979 | Pat Moylan | Blackrock | 0-05 | 5 |
| 1980 | Éamonn Fitzpatrick | St. Finbarr's | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1981 | Paddy Ring | Glen Rovers | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1982 | Ray Cummins | Blackrock | 3-00 | 9 |
| 1983 | John Fenton | Midleton | 0-10 | 10 |
| 1984 | Willie Shanahan | Ballyhea | 2-03 | 9 |
| 1985 | Finbarr Delaney | Blackrock | 1-03 | 6 |
| 1986 | Finbarr Delaney | Blackrock | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1987 | John Fenton | Midleton | 1-09 | 12 |
| 1988 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 0-12 | 12 |
| 1989 | Tadhg Murphy | Sarsfields | 0-09 | 9 |
| 1990 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1990 | James O'Connor | Na Piarsaigh | 2-00 | 6 |
| 1990 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's | 0-06 | 6 |
| 1991 | John Fenton | Midleton | 0-07 | 7 |
| 1991 | Ger Riordan | Glen Rovers | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1992 | Brian Corcoran | Erin's Own | 0-10 | 10 |
| 1993 | Pádraig Crowley | Carbery | 0-07 | 7 |
| 1993 | Pádraig Crowley | Carbery | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1993 | Billy O'Shea | St. Finbarr's | 0-07 | 7 |
| 1994 | Jeff O'Connell | Carbery | 2-01 | 7 |
| 1994 | Ger Manley | Midleton | 1-04 | 7 |
| 1995 | Mark O'Sullivan | Na Piarsaigh | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1996 | Jimmy Smiddy | Imokilly | 1-06 | 9 |
| 1996 | Jimmy Smiddy | Imokilly | 0-06 | 6 |
| 1997 | Pat Ryan | Sarsfields | 1-07 | 10 |
| 1998 | Alan Browne | Blackrock | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1998 | Seán O'Farrell | Imokilly | 1-01 | 4 |
| 1999 | Alan Browne | Blackrock | 2-02 | 8 |
| 2000 | John Corcoran | Erin's Own | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2001 | Alan Browne | Blackrock | 3-08 | 17 |
| 2002 | Alan Browne | Blackrock | 1-04 | 7 |
| 2002 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 0-07 | 7 |
| 2003 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2004 | Aisake Ó hAilpín | Na Piarsaigh | 0-05 | 5 |
| 2005 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2006 | Eoghan Murphy | Erin's Own | 1-10 | 13 |
| 2007 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2008 | Seán Ryan | Bride Rovers | 1-03 | 6 |
| 2008 | Pat Ryan | Sarsfields | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2009 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum | 1-04 | 7 |
| 2010 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2011 | Michael Fitzgerald | Carrigtwohill | 0-06 | 6 |
| 2012 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2013 | Conor Lehane | Midleton | 2-10 | 16 |
| 2014 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields | 0-10 | 10 |
| 2015 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields | 1-06 | 9 |
| 2015 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-09 | 9 |
| 2016 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-12 | 12 |
| 2017 | Michael O'Halloran | Blackrock | 0-08 | 8 |
| 2018 | Séamus Harnedy | Imokilly | 1-06 | 9 |
| 2019 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers | 0-11 | 11 |
Cumulative finals
| Rank | Name | Team | Goals | Points | Total |
| 1 | Glen Rovers | 12 | 44 | 80 | |
| 2 | St. Finbarr's | 9 | 25 | 52 | |
| 3 | Glen Rovers | 0 | 47 | 47 | |
| 4 | Sarsfields | 2 | 40 | 46 | |
| 5 | Glen Rovers | 12 | 7 | 43 | |
| 6 | Newtownshandrum | 2 | 36 | 42 | |
| 7 | Blackrock | 9 | 13 | 40 | |
| 8 | Glen Rovers | 5 | 24 | 39 | |
| 9 | Blackrock | 7 | 15 | 36 | |
| 10 | Glen Rovers | 5 | 18 | 33 |
Man of the match
List of county final man of the match award winners:| Final | MOTM | Team |
| 1979 | Dermot McCurtain | Bloackrock |
| 1980 | John Cremin | St. Finbarr's |
| 1981 | John Blake | St. Finbarr's |
| 1982 | Ger Cunningham | St. Finbarr's |
| 1983 | John Fenton | Midleton |
| 1984 | Phil Ryan | Ballyhea |
| 1985 | Jim Cashman | Blackrock |
| 1986 | Tadhg McCarthy | Midleton |
| 1987 | John Fenton | Midleton |
| 1988 | Brian Cunningham | St. Finbarr's |
| 1989 | John Fitzgibbon | Glen Rovers |
| 1990 | Richie McDonnell | Na Piarsaigh |
| 1991 | Kieran McGuckin | Glen Rovers |
| 1992 | Timmy Kelleher | Erin's Own |
| 1993 | Ger Cunningham | St. Finbarr's |
| 1994 | Pat Kenneally | Carbery |
| 1995 | Paul O'Connor | Na Piarsaigh |
| 1996 | Fergal McCormack | Avondhu |
| 1996 | Conor Hannon | Avondhu |
| 1997 | Timmy McCarthy | Imokilly |
| 1998 | Mark Landers | Imokilly |
| 1999 | Jim Cashman | Blackrock |
| 2000 | Pat Mulcahy | Newtownshandrum |
| 2001 | Alan Browne | Blackrock |
| 2002 | Alan Cummins | Blackrock |
| 2003 | Ben O'Connor | Newtownshandrum |
| 2004 | John Gardiner | Na Piarsaigh |
| 2005 | Pat Mulcahy | Newtownshandrum |
| 2006 | Eoghan Murphy | Erin's Own |
| 2007 | Shane Murphy | Erin's Own |
| 2008 | Michael Cussen | Sarsfields |
| 2009 | Pat Mulcahy | Newtownshandrum |
| 2010 | Cian McCarthy | Sarsfields |
| 2011 | Niall McCarthy | Carrigtwohill |
| 2012 | Eoin Quigley | Sarsfields |
| 2013 | Conor Lehane | Midleton |
| 2014 | Daniel Roche | Sarsfields |
| 2015 | Graham Callanan | Glen Rovers |
| 2016 | Patrick Horgan | Glen Rovers |
| 2017 | Ger Millerick | Imokilly |
| 2018 | Séamus Harnedy | Imokilly |
Winners and finalists
The Double
Three teams have won the Cork Senior Hurling Championship and the Cork Senior Football Championship in a single year as part of a hurling-Gaelic football double. Glen Rovers and their sister club, St. Nicholas', became the first teams to win the double in 1938 before claiming two further doubles in 1941 and 1954. University College Cork won their only double in 1963. St. Finbarr's hold the distinction of being the only single entity club team to have won the double. They achieved this in 1980 and 1982.Divisional sides Avondhu, Carbery and Imokilly and club team Midleton also hold the distinction of being dual county senior championship-winning teams, however, these were not achieved in a single calendar season.
Media coverage
Radio
& CRY 104.0FM provides extensive radio coverage of the championship, including several full live commentaries from Round 1 to the final. Both will cover the final live.The Big Red Bench on Cork's Red FM cover most games with reports and updates on radio and their Twitter feed