The 1959 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 65th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 10 May to 29 November 1959.
Tullaroan were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Bennettsbridge in the first round. St John's, a newly-formed team based in Kilkenny, fielded a team for the first time.
The final was played on 29 November 1959 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Bennettsbridge and Erin's Own, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Bennettsbridge won the match by 4–06 to 1–04 to claim their sixth championship title overall and a first title in three years.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Erin's Own
Results First round
Dicksboro received a bye in this round.
Second round
St Senan's received a bye in this round.
Semi-finals
Final
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