The 1997 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 88th staging of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1909. The draw for the opening fixtures took place on 8 December 1996. The championship began on 22 June 1997 and ended on 2 November 1997.
On 2 November 1997, Cloyne won the championship after a 1-12 to 1-07 defeat of Delanys in the final at Páirc UàChaoimh. It was their third championship title overall and their first title since 1970.
Milford's Dan O'Brien was the championship's top scorer with 1-29.
Promoted to the Cork Senior Hurling Championship
Promoted from the Cork Junior A Hurling Championship
Regraded from the Cork Senior Hurling Championship