The 1946 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 52nd staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 12 May to 10 November 1946.

Éire Óg were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Dicksboro in the first round.

The final was played on 10 November 1946 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between first-time finalists Thomastown and Carrickshock. Thomastown won the match by 5–04 to 4–05 to claim their first ever championship title.

Team changes To Championship

Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Thomastown

Results First round

St Brendan's received a bye in this round.

Second round

Semi-final

Carrickshock received a bye in this round.

Final

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