Larry was a founding member of Boardsmill hurling club along with his brother Paul and a few neighbours that included Pat Morgan, Pat Fay and Joe Darby. During his sporting years Larry won many medals and cups including a Junior Hurling Championship medal in 1947. 

His big love was athletics and he was a founding member of Trim Athletic Club.  His most treasured possession was a runner's up medal team which he obtained in an All-Ireland cross-country race. This was with the Stoneyford Club and the winning team that day included the great JJ Barry or the 'Ballinacurry Hare' as he became known. 

In 1972, Larry formed the Trim AC BLE and acted as treasurer for 15 years. He was also founder of the Community Games in Trim and Boardsmill and President of the Meath County Board AC BLE for a further 15 years. Today the Larry Daly Cup is awarded to the winners of the Meath Senior Cross-Country Championships. 

An Honorary President of the Royal Meath Show and Boardsmill HC, Larry was the recipient of a Sean Gael Award from Meath County Board.