GEORGIE LEAHY, DESCRIBED as one of Kilkenny hurling’s greatest-ever servants, has passed away.
Leahy, who was 78 years of age, died peacefully at his home following a lengthy illness.
A host of tributes have been paid to Leahy, who worked with the Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Carlow inter-county teams in various guises, as trainer, coach, selector and manager.
Leahy was also involved with a number of clubs, including James Stephens, who will remember him as ‘Our Greatest Village giant’, Glenmore, Galmoy, Tullaroan, Barrow Rangers, Mooncoin, Conahy Shamrocks and Laois outfit Castletown.
Leahy was in charge when his home club, James Stephens, won the All-Ireland senior club hurling title in 1976. In 1991, he guided Glenmore to national honours.
With Kilkenny, Leahy was a former selector of All-Ireland winning teams at minor, U21 and senior levels.
Kilkenny county board chairman Ned Quinn commented: “He was one of the greatest servants ever of Kilkenny hurling, and hurling in general.
“He was a very, very giving person who earned respect everywhere he went.
Georgie worked with people at every level of the GAA, and he treated everyone with respect and always saw nothing but good in people.
“To his wife, Rita and family we extend our deepest sympathy.”
Funeral arrangements as follows:
Reposing at his home from 2pm on Wednesday (7th June) with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilkenny, arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cois Nore and the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team. House private on Thursday please.
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