Biography
Tommy Maher was born in Thomastown in 1923. He was educated locally and later attended St. Kieran's College, Kilkenny, a virtual nursery for young hurling talent. Maher later trained as a Roman Catholic priest and returned to St. Kieran's where he taught for many years. He also became heavily involved in coaching the college's senior hurling team.
In 1983 he was appointed parish priest of Mullinavat and immediately became involved in the local hurling scene. He remained at Mullinavat until his retirement in 1998.
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