The 1938 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 44th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.
Carrickshock won the championship after a 2âÂÂ05 to 1âÂÂ05 defeat of ÃÂire ÃÂg in the final. It was their second championship title overall and their first title in seven championship seasons.