| Dates | 6 March 1887 – 24 July 1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 22 | ||
| Champions |  Cork Nationals (1st title) | ||
| Runners-up |  Passage | ||
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The 1887 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the inaugural staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 30 January 1887.
The championship began on 6 March 1887, however the latter stages ended in disarray and were unfinished, however, Cork Nationals were subsequently declared the champions without having to play Passage in the final.[1]
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