| 1961 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship | |
| Champions Captain: | Alfie Hickey |
| Count: | 1 |
| Runners-Up: | Near South |
| Previous Year: | 1960 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1960 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 1962 |
| Next Tournament: | 1962 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
The 1961 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 67th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board.
On 17 September 1961, St. Lachtain's won the championship after a 4–05 to 0–12 defeat of Near South in the final.[1] It was their first ever championship title.