The 1956 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship was the 65th staging of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Tipperary County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 9 September to 30 September 1956.
Thurles Sarsfields were the defending champions.
The final was played on 30 September 1956 at Thurles Sportsfield, between Thurles Sarsfields and Lorrha, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Thurles Sarsfields won the match by 3–07 to 1–04 to claim their 19th championship title overall and a second consecutive title.
Qualification
ChampionshipChampions Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Thurles Sarsfields North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Borris–Ileigh South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Pádraig Pearses West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Knockavilla–Donaskeigh Kickhams
Results Semi-finals
Final
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