The 1971 Cork Junior Hurling Championship was the 74th staging of the Cork Junior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board. The championship began on 24 October 1971 and ended on 12 December 1971.
On 12 December 1971, Bandon won the championship following a 3-12 to 4-05 defeat of Ballinhassig in the final at Ballinspittle GAA Grounds.[1] This was their third championship title overall and their first title since .[2][3]