| 2003 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship | |
| Dates: | 25 July 2003 – 2 November 2003 |
| Teams: | 12 |
| Sponsor: | St. Canice's Credit Union |
| Champions: | O'Loughlin Gaels |
| Champions Captain: | Andy Comerford |
| Champions Manager: | Michael Nolan |
| Count: | 2 |
| Runners-Up: | Young Irelands |
| Runners-Up Captain: | Jack Carey |
| Runners-Up Manager: | John Brennan |
| Relegated: | Mullinavat |
| Matches: | 14 |
| Goals: | 40 |
| Points: | 360 |
| Previous Year: | 2002 |
| Top Scorer: | Nigel Skehan (5-22) |
| Previous Tournament: | 2002 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
| Next Year: | 2004 |
| Next Tournament: | 2004 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship |
The 2003 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 109th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship began on 25 July 2003 and ended on 2 November 2003.
Young Irelands were the defending champions.[1]
On 2 November 2003, O'Loughlin Gaels won the title after a 2–12 to 2–10 defeat of Young Irelands in a final replay at Nowlan Park.[2] [3] It was their second championship title overall and their first title in two championship seasons.
Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship
Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship
| Rank | Player | Club | Tally | Total | Matches | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel Skehan | O'Loughlin Gaels | 5-22 | 37 | 4 | 9.25 | |
| 2 | D. J. Carey | Young Irelands | 3-18 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | |
| 3 | Joe Murray | James Stephens | 0-25 | 25 | 3 | 8.33 |