The 2009 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 100th staging of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1909. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 13 December 2008. The championship began on 2 May 2009 and ended on 13 September 2009.
On 13 September 2009, Valley Rovers won the championship after a 1âÂÂ17 to 1âÂÂ13 defeat of Kilworth in the final at Páirc UàChaoimh. This was their second championship title overall and their first title since 1989. Delanys returned to junior status for the first time in 21 years after suffering a five-point defeat by Ballygarvan in a relegation play-off.
Kilworth's Adrian Mannix was the championship's top scorer with 2-49.
Promoted from the Cork Junior A Hurling Championship
Relegated from the Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship
Promoted to the Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship
Relegated to the City Junior A Hurling Championship