The 1961 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship was the 61st staging of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Waterford County Board in 1897. The championship ran from 14 May to 29 October 1961.
Mount Sion were the defending champions.
The final, a replay, was played on 29 October 1961 at Walsh Park in Waterford, between Mount Sion and Erin's Own, in what was their third consecutive meeting in the final. Mount Sion won the match by 2–14 to 2–04 to claim their 17th championship title overall and a ninth consecutive title.
Team changes To Championship
Promoted from the Waterford Junior Hurling Championship Colligan Rockies
Results
Semi-finals
Final
Final replay
References