The 2005 Cork Senior Hurling Championship was the 117th staging of the Cork Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1887. The draw for the 2005 fixtures took place at the Cork Convention on 12 December 2004. The championship began on 27 May 2005 ended on 16 October 2005. Na Piarsaigh were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by University College Cork at the quarter-final stage. On 16 October 2005, Newtownshandrum won the championship following a 0-15 to 0-09 defeat of Cloyne in the final. This was their third championship title overall and their first in two championship seasons. Cloyne's Paudie O'Sullivan was the championship's top scorer with 3-19. Team changes To Championship Promoted from the Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship St. Catherine's Results Divisions and colleges section First round Second round Preliminary round First round Second round Delanys received a bye. Third round Sarsfields received a bye. Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Top scorers Top scorer overall Top scorers in a single game References Cork Senior Hurling Championship Cork Senior Hurling Championship