The 1997 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 109th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening fixtures took place on 8 December 1996. The championship ended on 5 October 1997.
Avondhu entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Sarsfields at the quarter-final stage.
On 5 October 1997, Imokilly won the championship following a 1âÂÂ18 to 2âÂÂ12 defeat of Sarsfields in the final. This was their first championship title.
Sarsfields' Pat Ryan was the championship's top scorer with 1-47.
Promoted from the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
Regraded to the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship
First round
Second round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final