Lory Meagher - Recognition

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 Century 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.