The 1959 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship was the 68th staging of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Tipperary County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 16 August to 23 August 1959.
Thurles Sarsfields were the defending champions.
The final was played on 23 August 1959 at St Cronan's Park in Roscrea, between Thurles Sarsfields and Kilruane MacDonaghs, in what was their second meeting in the final overall. Thurles Sarsfields won the match by 3–12 to 2–06 to claim their 22nd championship title overall and a record-breaking fifth consecutive title.
Gerry McCarthy was the championship's top scorer with 1–09.
Qualification
ChampionshipChampions Mid Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Thurles Sarsfields North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Kilruane MacDonaghs South Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Carrick Swans West Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Knockavilla–Donaskeigh Kickhams
Results Semi-finals
Final
Championship statistics Top scorers
Rank Player Club Tally Total Matches Average1Gerry McCarthyKilruane MacDonaghs1-091226.002Tom MoloughneyKilruane MacDonaghs3-021125.50Jimmy DoyleThurles Sarsfields0-111125.504Michael McElgunnThurles Sarsfields3-011025.005Larry KeaneThurles Sarsfields2-03924.50
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