The 1963 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 75th staging of the

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since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place at the Cork Convention on 27 January 1963. The championship began on 7 April 1963 and ended on 29 September 1963.

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were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by

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in the first round. On 29 September 1963, University College Cork won the championship following a 4-17 to 5-6 defeat of

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in the final. This was their first championship title. Mossie Finn from the St. Finbarr's club was the championship's top scorer with 4-15.

Team changes

To Championship

Promoted from the

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Fielded a team after a one-year absence *

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Results

First round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final

Championship statistics

Top scorers

;Top scorer overall ;Top scorers in a single game

Championship statistics

Miscellaneous

become the first college to win the title. * The

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Cup is presented for the first time.

References

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Cork Senior Hurling Championship