1956 Cork Senior Football Championship
The 1956 Cork Senior Football Championship was the 68th staging of the Cork Senior Football Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887.
| Champions |  St. Finbarr's (1st title) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Runners-up |  Millstreet | ||
| |||
Lees entered the championship as the defending champions.
On 25 November 1956, St. Finbarr's won the championship following a 3-05 to 0-04 defeat of Millstreet in the final.[1] This was their first championship title.
Results
Final
| 25 November 1956 Final | St. Finbarr's | 3-05 - 0-04 | Millstreet | Cork Athletic Grounds, Cork |
| Attendance: 14,000 Referee: T Crowley (Clonakilty) |
Miscellaneous
- St Finbarr's win their first title.
- St Finbarr's become the first club since Midleton in 1916 to win titles in both football and hurling as a single club.
- Millstreet qualify for their last final to date.
References
- "The Barrs - A History". St. Finbarr's GAA website. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
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