1947 Cork Senior Hurling Championship
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The 1947 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 59th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening round fixtures was made at the Cork Convention on 26 January 1947. The championship began on 6 April 1947 and ended on 19 October 1947.
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Dates | 6 April 1947 – 19 October 1947 | ||
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Teams | 13 | ||
Champions | St. Finbarr's (14th title) Seán Condon (captain) | ||
Runners-up | Sarsfields | ||
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Matches played | 12 | ||
Goals scored | 93 (7.75 per match) | ||
Points scored | 114 (9.5 per match) | ||
Top scorer(s) | Micka Brennan (8-02) | ||
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St. Finbarr's entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 19 October 1947, St. Finbarr's won the championship following a 4–6 to 4–4 defeat of Sarsfields in the final. This was their 14th championship title overall and their second title in succession.[1]