Kilkenny legend to be immortalised in bronze

Kilkenny legend Eddie Keher. ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy.

A bronze statue of Kilkenny hurling great Eddie Keher will be unveiled in Inistioge on Sunday, November 29.

The unveiling will coincide with the official dedication of The Rower Inistioge GAA grounds as Fr Tom Murphy Park, and will be attended by GAA president Jarlath Burns. Eddie Keher is considered by many to be one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. The brilliant forward won six All-Ireland SHC medals, 10 Leinster SHC titles and three National Leagues in a highly-decorated career.

“We are particularly pleased to confirm that Jarlath Burns, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, will join us on Sunday, 29th November 2026, for what promises to be a very special day in the history of our Club and community,” his club said.

“On this occasion, the Rower GAA grounds will be officially dedicated as Fr Tom Murphy Park, while the Eddie Keher statue will be officially unveiled in Inistioge. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate two individuals who have made such an important contribution to our Club, our community and the wider GAA family.

“The finishing touches are now being carried out to the latest development at the Rower, and the site in Inistioge has been prepared to receive the statue. It is fantastic to see this project nearing completion, and we look forward to sharing the finished result with everyone.”