2011 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship

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2011 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship

Dates	17 September 2011 – 30 October 2011
Teams	12
Sponsor	St. Canice's Credit Union
Champions	James Stephens (9th title) Jackie Tyrrell (captain) Niall Rigney (manager)
Runners-up	Ballyhale Shamrocks Michael Fennelly (captain) Michael Fennelly (manager)
Relegated	Clara
Tournament statistics
Matches played	15
Goals scored	33 (2.2 per match)
Points scored	410 (27.33 per match)
Top scorer(s)	Henry Shefflin (3-42)
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The 2011 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 117th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The Championship began on 17 September 2011 and ended on 30 October 2011.

O’Loughlin Gaels were the defending champions, however they were defeated in the semi-final by Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Clara were relegated from the championship following 0–15 to 0–14 defeat by Tullaroan.^{[citation needed]}