About Paddy Leahy
Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 74). Paddy Leahy was a hurler.
Patrick Leahy (17 March 1892 – 15 May 1966) was an Irish hurler who played as a midfielder for the Tipperary senior team.
Leahy made his first appearance for the team during the 1916 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1927 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals, four Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
At club level Leahy was a multiple county club championship medalist with Boherlahan–Dualla.
Leahy was the member of a hurling 'dynasty' in Tipperary. His older brother Johnny was a two-time All-Ireland-winning captain. His younger brothers, Mick and Tommy, also won All-Ireland medals.
In retirement from hurling Leahy became involved in coaching. He was chairman of the selection committee for eight All-Ireland victories for Tipperary between 1949 and 1965.
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Who was Paddy Leahy?
Irish hurler (1892-1966)
When was Paddy Leahy born?
Paddy Leahy was born on 17 March 1892.
When did Paddy Leahy die?
Paddy Leahy died on 15 May 1966.
What was Paddy Leahy's occupation?
Paddy Leahy was a hurler.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Leahy. https://biography.guide/paddy-leahy-hurler/
MLA: "Paddy Leahy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-leahy-hurler/.
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