2005 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
The 2005 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 111th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board. James Stephens were the defending champions. On 2 October 2005, Glenmore were relegated after a 2–11 to 0–15 defeat by Fenians. On 23 October 2005, James Stephens won the title after a 1–18 to 2–12 defeat of Ballyhale Shamrocks in the final at Nowlan Park. It was their eighth championship title overall and their second title in succession. Eoin Larkin from the James Stephens club was the championship's top scorer with 0-25. Team changes To Championship Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship Carrickshock From Championship Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship Dicksboro Results First round Relegation play-off Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Top scorers Top scorers overall Top scorers in a single game References Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship