About Matty Maher
Lived 1856 – 1931 (aged 74–75). Matty Maher was a hurler.
Matthew Maher (1854 – 14 October 1931) was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior team.
Maher made his first appearance for the team during the 1887 championship and was a regular member of the panel at various times until his retirement after the 1894 championship. During that time he won one All-Ireland medal.
At club level, Maher was a one-time county club championship medalist with Thurles.
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Who was Matty Maher?
Irish hurler
When was Matty Maher born?
Matty Maher was born in 1856 in Thurles.
When did Matty Maher die?
Matty Maher died on 14 October 1931.
What was Matty Maher's occupation?
Matty Maher was a hurler.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matty Maher. https://biography.guide/matty-maher/
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