The 2012 Evening Echo Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 124th staging of the county senior championship since its establishment in 1887. The draw for the 2012 fixtures took place on 6 October 2011. The championship began on 26 May 2012 and ended on 7 October 2012.
Carrigtwohill were the defending champions, however, they were defeated in the quarter-finals. Sarsfield's won the title following a 1âÂÂ15 to 1âÂÂ13 victory over Bishopstown in the final.
Promoted from the Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship
Relegated to the Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship