Lory Meagher
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Lorenzo Ignatius Meagher (1899–1973), better known as Lory Meagher, was a famous Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Tullaroan
and was a member of the Kilkenny
senior inter-county team from 1924 until 1937. Meagher is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in the history of the game.
, County Kilkenny
in 1899 and was christened with the unusual name of Lorenzo Ignatius Meagher. The name Lorenzo had been in the family for generations and one of his grand uncles named Lorenzo had been a naval doctor. Meagher was born into a family that was heavily involved in nationalist politics and in Gaelic games
. His father, Henry Joseph Meagher, is believed to have attended the very first meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association
in Thurles
, County Tipperary
in 1884. He encouraged all of his sons to play hurling
.
In private Meagher was a shy and retiring man. He spent spent his whole life working as a farmer and never married. He was known for many years as the most eligible bachelor in Kilkenny. Meagher avoided the limelight and was always wary of journalists. Fame was not for him.
club in Kilkenny and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title in 1924 after a 4-4 to 2-2 defeat of Clonmanto. This was followed by a second consecutive county title the following year as Dicksboro
were accounted for in the final. After an absence of five years Meagher captured a third county medal in 1930 with a 4-4 to 0-3 thrashing of Urlingford. He finished off his club hurling career with two further county titles in 1933 and 1934 with back-to-back victories over Carrickshock
.
in a Leinster championship game against Dublin
in 1924. His side lost that day, however, the Kilkenny team was back in the Leinster final again in 1925 with Dublin providing the opposition. After a high-scoring game ‘the Dubs’ were ahead at the full-time whistle by 6-4 to 4-7. An objection by Kilkenny subsequently overturned the result and Meagher collected his first Leinster
title. Kilkenny, however, were later defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final by Galway
on a score line of 9-4 to 6-0.
1926 saw Meagher win his first Leinster title on the field of play as Kilkenny defeated Offaly
in the provincial decider. ‘The Cats’ later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Cork provided the opposition. The game wasn’t played until later October and snow covered the Croke Park
surface. After an entertaining opening thirty minutes Cork led by a point at the interval. Paddy Ahern
led the attack for the Munster champions who were the 4-6 to 2-0 winners at the full-time whistle.
The Kilkenny team went into decline following this defeat; however, the team defeated Dublin in the Leinster final of 1929. This 3-5 to 2-6 result was later declared void as both teams were disqualified for being late on the field. In spite of this Kilkenny still represented Leinster in the All-Ireland series, however, Meagher’s side was defeated by Galway in the semi-final.
Two years later in 1931 Meagher added a third Leinster title to his collection with a five-point defeat of Laois
. A subsequent defeat of Galway allowed Kilkenny to advance to the All-Ireland final where Cork provided the opposition once again. The game itself turned out to be a remarkable contest with both sides ending the game with 1-6 apiece. The replay took place one month later and proved to be just as exciting a contest as the first game. Meagher was playing the best hurling of his career at this time and scored a magnificent point from 90 yards out the field. In spite of this great effort a winner couldn’t be found and both sides finished level again at 2-5 apiece. After this game officials pressed for extra time, however, Cork captain Eudie Coughlan
rejected this. It was also suggested at a meeting of the GAA
’s Central Council that both counties be declared joint champions and that half an All-Ireland medal by given to each player. This motion was later defeated. As the All-Ireland saga went to a third meeting Meagher was ruled out of the second replay because of broken ribs sustained in the first replay. Such was the esteem in which he was held the game was virtually conceded to Cork since the star captain couldn’t play. In spite of fielding a younger team, Kilkenny were defeated by Cork on a score line of 5-8 to 3-4.
Meagher had now lost two All-Ireland finals, however, he remained determined. He won another Leinster title in 1932 with another defeat of Dublin before lining out in a third All-Ireland final at Croke Park. The Munster champions, Clare
, were Kilkenny’s opponents in the final. In a low-scoring but tense game Clare’s Tull Considine scored two goals and was foiled for what would almost certainly have been a third. These goals were negated by Kilkenny’s three goal-scoring heroes Matty Power
, Martin White
and Meagher, who scored a remarkable goal from a line ball. The final score of 3-3 to 2-3 gave victory to Kilkenny and gave Meagher a coveted All-Ireland
medal.
The following year Meagher began the year by winning a coveted National Hurling League
medal. It was Kilkenny’s first triumph in that competition and the county’s last until 1962. Meagher later collected his sixth Leinster title after a defeat of Dublin and, once again, Kilkenny qualified for the All-Ireland final. Limerick
lined out against the Leinster champions on that occasion as just over 45,000 people turned up at Croke Park. Such was the crowd that the gates were locked five minutes before the game began and 5,000 people were locked out. The game was a close one; however, Kilkenny sealed the victory with a great solo-run goal by Johnny Dunne
. A 1-7 to 0-6 win gave Meagher his second consecutive All-Ireland medal.
Kilkenny lost their provincial crown in 1934, however, the side reclaimed the title in 1935 with Meagher, serving as captain for a second time, collecting a seventh Leinster medal. Limerick provided the opposition once again and were the red-hot favourites. They were the reigning National League and All-Ireland champions and had played a remarkable 31 games without defeat. A record crowd of over 46,000 turned up to watch a hurling classic. In spite of rain falling throughout the entire game both sides served up a great game. At the beginning of the second-half Meagher sent over a huge point from midfield giving Kilkenny a lead which they wouldn’t surrender. As a result of this victory Meagher captured a third All-Ireland medal in four years.
In 1936 Meagher had reached an age where most other hurlers would be contemplating retirement. He stayed with the team and his loyalty was rewarded when he picked up an eighth Leinster title following a 4-6 to 2-5 defeat of Laois. Kilkenny later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Limerick provided the opposition for the third time in four years. Meagher’s side were completely outclassed in this game courtesy of Jackie Power
goals in the first half. Three more Limerick goals followed in the second-half as Kilkenny were defeated by 5-6 to 1-5.
Meagher was still a member of the team again in 1937 as Kilkenny qualified for the Leinster final once again. Westmeath
were accounted for on that occasion by a score line of 5-3 to 2-4 as Meagher collected his ninth Leinster winners’ medal. The subsequent All-Ireland final was played in the unusual surroundings of FitzGerald Stadium
in Killarney
due to a builders strike at Croke Park. Tipperary
were the opponents on that occasion and surprised Kilkenny with a tour de force. Meagher came on as a substitute in the second-half to score his team’s only point of the half. Kilkenny inexplicably collapsed as Tipp recorded a 3-11 to 0-3 victory in one of the most one-sided championship deciders ever. This was Meagher’s last game in the black and amber jersey of Kilkenny.
in the inter-provincial hurling championship and enjoyed much success. He was a key played on the Leinster team in 1927, the inaugural year of the competition. That year he collected his first Railway Cup medal as Leinster defeated Munster
. The southern province dominated the competition for the next few years, however, Meagher added a second and final Railway Cup medal to his collection in 1933.
in 1984. Meagher's reputation was cemented in 2000 when he was also named on the GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium
. In 2008 the GAA further honoured Meagher by naming the Lory Meagher Cup
, the hurling competition for Division 4 teams, in his honour.
Meagher's house is preserved as Bród Tullaroan in Tullaroan, County Kilkenny and is open to the public. This is a 17th century, two storey thatched farmhouse where Meagher lived with his sisters. The house was restored to something approaching its original state in the late 19th century. It gives an insight into the lifestyle of a reasonably wealthy Irish farming family of that period. Adjoining the house there is an exhibition centre and museum dedicated to Kilkenny's many exploits in Gaelic games
. Here one can find a wealth of sporting history with a unique collection of trophies and other mementos of the sport including medals and personal awards earned by Meagher and others.
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sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Tullaroan
Tullaroan GAA
Tullaroan is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Tullaroan in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1884 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. Tullaroan is the most successful club in the history of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling...
and was a member of the Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
senior inter-county team from 1924 until 1937. Meagher is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in the history of the game.
Early & private life
Lory Meagher was born in TullaroanTullaroan
Tullaroan is a village on the west side of County Kilkenny in the Slieveardagh Hills near the Tipperary border. Tullaroan is also the name of the local civil parish.-Sport:...
, County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny
County Kilkenny is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Kilkenny. The territory of the county was the core part of the ancient Irish Kingdom of Osraige which in turn was the core of the Diocese of...
in 1899 and was christened with the unusual name of Lorenzo Ignatius Meagher. The name Lorenzo had been in the family for generations and one of his grand uncles named Lorenzo had been a naval doctor. Meagher was born into a family that was heavily involved in nationalist politics and in Gaelic games
Gaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
. His father, Henry Joseph Meagher, is believed to have attended the very first meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
in Thurles
Thurles
Thurles is a town situated in North Tipperary, Ireland. It is a civil parish in the historical barony of Eliogarty and is also an ecclesiastical parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly...
, County Tipperary
County Tipperary
County Tipperary is a county of Ireland. It is located in the province of Munster and is named after the town of Tipperary. The area of the county does not have a single local authority; local government is split between two authorities. In North Tipperary, part of the Mid-West Region, local...
in 1884. He encouraged all of his sons to play hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
.
In private Meagher was a shy and retiring man. He spent spent his whole life working as a farmer and never married. He was known for many years as the most eligible bachelor in Kilkenny. Meagher avoided the limelight and was always wary of journalists. Fame was not for him.
Club
Meagher played his club hurling with the famous TullaroanTullaroan GAA
Tullaroan is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the village of Tullaroan in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1884 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling. Tullaroan is the most successful club in the history of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling...
club in Kilkenny and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title in 1924 after a 4-4 to 2-2 defeat of Clonmanto. This was followed by a second consecutive county title the following year as Dicksboro
Dicksboro GAA
Dicksboro is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Kilkenny, Ireland.-History:Dicksboro GAA Club, founded in 1909, takes its name from a townsland about one mile west of the city on the Ballycallan road...
were accounted for in the final. After an absence of five years Meagher captured a third county medal in 1930 with a 4-4 to 0-3 thrashing of Urlingford. He finished off his club hurling career with two further county titles in 1933 and 1934 with back-to-back victories over Carrickshock
Carrickshock GAA
Carrickshock is an Irish Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 when the teams from Hugginstown and Knockmoylan were amalgamated....
.
Inter-county
Meagher made his senior inter-county debut for KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
in a Leinster championship game against Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in 1924. His side lost that day, however, the Kilkenny team was back in the Leinster final again in 1925 with Dublin providing the opposition. After a high-scoring game ‘the Dubs’ were ahead at the full-time whistle by 6-4 to 4-7. An objection by Kilkenny subsequently overturned the result and Meagher collected his first Leinster
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
The Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
title. Kilkenny, however, were later defeated in the All-Ireland semi-final by Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
on a score line of 9-4 to 6-0.
1926 saw Meagher win his first Leinster title on the field of play as Kilkenny defeated Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
in the provincial decider. ‘The Cats’ later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Cork provided the opposition. The game wasn’t played until later October and snow covered the Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
surface. After an entertaining opening thirty minutes Cork led by a point at the interval. Paddy Ahern
Paddy Ahern
Paddy "Balty" Ahern was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1919 until 1931.-Early life:...
led the attack for the Munster champions who were the 4-6 to 2-0 winners at the full-time whistle.
The Kilkenny team went into decline following this defeat; however, the team defeated Dublin in the Leinster final of 1929. This 3-5 to 2-6 result was later declared void as both teams were disqualified for being late on the field. In spite of this Kilkenny still represented Leinster in the All-Ireland series, however, Meagher’s side was defeated by Galway in the semi-final.
Two years later in 1931 Meagher added a third Leinster title to his collection with a five-point defeat of Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
. A subsequent defeat of Galway allowed Kilkenny to advance to the All-Ireland final where Cork provided the opposition once again. The game itself turned out to be a remarkable contest with both sides ending the game with 1-6 apiece. The replay took place one month later and proved to be just as exciting a contest as the first game. Meagher was playing the best hurling of his career at this time and scored a magnificent point from 90 yards out the field. In spite of this great effort a winner couldn’t be found and both sides finished level again at 2-5 apiece. After this game officials pressed for extra time, however, Cork captain Eudie Coughlan
Eudie Coughlan
Eugene 'Eudie' Coughlan was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and with the Cork senior inter-county team from 1919 until 1931. Coughlan captained Cork to the All-Ireland title in 1931...
rejected this. It was also suggested at a meeting of the GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
’s Central Council that both counties be declared joint champions and that half an All-Ireland medal by given to each player. This motion was later defeated. As the All-Ireland saga went to a third meeting Meagher was ruled out of the second replay because of broken ribs sustained in the first replay. Such was the esteem in which he was held the game was virtually conceded to Cork since the star captain couldn’t play. In spite of fielding a younger team, Kilkenny were defeated by Cork on a score line of 5-8 to 3-4.
Meagher had now lost two All-Ireland finals, however, he remained determined. He won another Leinster title in 1932 with another defeat of Dublin before lining out in a third All-Ireland final at Croke Park. The Munster champions, Clare
Clare GAA
The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Clare. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams....
, were Kilkenny’s opponents in the final. In a low-scoring but tense game Clare’s Tull Considine scored two goals and was foiled for what would almost certainly have been a third. These goals were negated by Kilkenny’s three goal-scoring heroes Matty Power
Matty Power
Matty Power was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Dicksboro and Garda. Power was also a member of the Kilkenny and Dublin senior inter-county team in the 1920s and 1930s. He is regarded as one of Kilkenny’s greatest-ever...
, Martin White
Martin White (hurler)
Martin White was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.White made his first appearance for the team during the 1931 championship and became a regular member of the team until his retirement following the conclusion of the 1938 championship...
and Meagher, who scored a remarkable goal from a line ball. The final score of 3-3 to 2-3 gave victory to Kilkenny and gave Meagher a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
medal.
The following year Meagher began the year by winning a coveted National Hurling League
National Hurling League
The National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
medal. It was Kilkenny’s first triumph in that competition and the county’s last until 1962. Meagher later collected his sixth Leinster title after a defeat of Dublin and, once again, Kilkenny qualified for the All-Ireland final. Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
lined out against the Leinster champions on that occasion as just over 45,000 people turned up at Croke Park. Such was the crowd that the gates were locked five minutes before the game began and 5,000 people were locked out. The game was a close one; however, Kilkenny sealed the victory with a great solo-run goal by Johnny Dunne
Johnny Dunne
Johnny Dunne was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Mooncoin and Dicksboro and was a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team in the 1930s. With Kilkenny Dunne won two All-Ireland titles, three Leinster titles and a National Hurling League title....
. A 1-7 to 0-6 win gave Meagher his second consecutive All-Ireland medal.
Kilkenny lost their provincial crown in 1934, however, the side reclaimed the title in 1935 with Meagher, serving as captain for a second time, collecting a seventh Leinster medal. Limerick provided the opposition once again and were the red-hot favourites. They were the reigning National League and All-Ireland champions and had played a remarkable 31 games without defeat. A record crowd of over 46,000 turned up to watch a hurling classic. In spite of rain falling throughout the entire game both sides served up a great game. At the beginning of the second-half Meagher sent over a huge point from midfield giving Kilkenny a lead which they wouldn’t surrender. As a result of this victory Meagher captured a third All-Ireland medal in four years.
In 1936 Meagher had reached an age where most other hurlers would be contemplating retirement. He stayed with the team and his loyalty was rewarded when he picked up an eighth Leinster title following a 4-6 to 2-5 defeat of Laois. Kilkenny later qualified for the All-Ireland final where Limerick provided the opposition for the third time in four years. Meagher’s side were completely outclassed in this game courtesy of Jackie Power
Jackie Power
Jackie Power was an Irish sportsperson. A renowned dual player, he played both hurling and Gaelic football with his local club Ahane and with the Limerick senior inter-county teams in both codes from 1935 until 1949. He later played with the Kerry senior hurling team.-Early life:Jackie Power was...
goals in the first half. Three more Limerick goals followed in the second-half as Kilkenny were defeated by 5-6 to 1-5.
Meagher was still a member of the team again in 1937 as Kilkenny qualified for the Leinster final once again. Westmeath
Westmeath GAA
The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath...
were accounted for on that occasion by a score line of 5-3 to 2-4 as Meagher collected his ninth Leinster winners’ medal. The subsequent All-Ireland final was played in the unusual surroundings of FitzGerald Stadium
FitzGerald Stadium
Fitzgerald Stadium is the principal Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Killarney, Ireland, and is the home championship venue for the Kerry senior football team....
in Killarney
Killarney
Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region are home to St...
due to a builders strike at Croke Park. Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
were the opponents on that occasion and surprised Kilkenny with a tour de force. Meagher came on as a substitute in the second-half to score his team’s only point of the half. Kilkenny inexplicably collapsed as Tipp recorded a 3-11 to 0-3 victory in one of the most one-sided championship deciders ever. This was Meagher’s last game in the black and amber jersey of Kilkenny.
Provincial
Meagher also lined out with LeinsterLeinster GAA
The Leinster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Leinster. The Leinster Council has been partnered with the European County Board to help develop Gaelic Games in Europe...
in the inter-provincial hurling championship and enjoyed much success. He was a key played on the Leinster team in 1927, the inaugural year of the competition. That year he collected his first Railway Cup medal as Leinster defeated Munster
Munster GAA
The Munster Council is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, rounders and handball in the province of Munster.-Constituent counties:*Cork*Clare*Kerry*Limerick*Tipperary*Waterford-Honours:...
. The southern province dominated the competition for the next few years, however, Meagher added a second and final Railway Cup medal to his collection in 1933.
Recognition
Following his death Lory Meagher came to be regarded as perhaps one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. He was personally honoured by being posthumously named on the GAA Hurling Team of the CenturyGAA Hurling Team of the Century
The Hurling Team of the Century was chosen as part of the Gaelic Athletic Association's centenary year celebrations in 1984 to comprise, as a fifteen-member side divided as one goalkeeper, three half-backs, two midfielders, three half-forwardss and three full-forwards, the best hurling players of...
in 1984. Meagher's reputation was cemented in 2000 when he was also named on the GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium
GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium
The GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium was announced by GAA President Seán McCague at a special dinner at Croke Park on 24 July 2000. The initiative was sponsored by An Post who issued special commemorative stamps of the Millennium team members. The team was chosen to comprise, as a...
. In 2008 the GAA further honoured Meagher by naming the Lory Meagher Cup
Lory Meagher Cup
The Lory Meagher Cup is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 2009. It is a competition for the fourth tier of hurling teams in the Gaelic Athletic Association....
, the hurling competition for Division 4 teams, in his honour.
Meagher's house is preserved as Bród Tullaroan in Tullaroan, County Kilkenny and is open to the public. This is a 17th century, two storey thatched farmhouse where Meagher lived with his sisters. The house was restored to something approaching its original state in the late 19th century. It gives an insight into the lifestyle of a reasonably wealthy Irish farming family of that period. Adjoining the house there is an exhibition centre and museum dedicated to Kilkenny's many exploits in Gaelic games
Gaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
. Here one can find a wealth of sporting history with a unique collection of trophies and other mementos of the sport including medals and personal awards earned by Meagher and others.
Tullaroan
- Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship:
- Winner (3): 1924, 1925, 1930, 1933, 1934
- Runner-up (1): 1936
Kilkenny
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
:- Winner (3): 1932, 1933, 1935
- Runner-up (4): 1926, 1931, 1936, 1937
- Leinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipLeinster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Leinster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Leinster in Ireland....
:- Winner (9): 1925, 1926, 1939, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937
- Runner-up (2): 1927, 1934
- National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling LeagueThe National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
:- Winner (1): 1932-1933
Leinster
- Railway Cup:
- Winner (2): 1927, 1933
- Runner-up (4): 1929, 1930, 1934, 1935