Thomas Leahy (22 January 1907 – 29 December 1978) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the

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senior team from 1932 until 1937. Leahy made his first appearance for the team during the 1932 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won three All-Ireland winner's medal, five Leinster winner's medals and a

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winners' medal. At club level Leahy enjoyed a lengthy career with the Emeralds club, however, he failed to win a county club championship winners' medal. Leahy's brother, Terry, was also an All-Ireland medal-winner with Kilkenny. His brother-in-law, John Joe Cassidy won All-Ireland medals with the Cavan senior football team.

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1907 births 1978 deaths Emeralds hurlers Kilkenny inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners {{Kilkenny-hurling-bio-stub