undefeated in the National Hurling League to capture the title. Leahy retired from inter-county hurling shortly afterwards. Inter-provincial Leahy also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial hurling championship. He was a non-playing substitute in the inaugural year of the competition in 1927, however, Munster were defeated by Leinster in the final. Leahy lined out as a non-playing sub once again in 1928 and captured a Railway Cup medal as Leinster were accounted for. Post-playing career In retirement from playing Leahy became involved in the administrative affairs of the GAA. He was a member of the Munster Council and also served as chairman and secretary of the Tipperary County Board. In 1937 Leahy was appointed to the selection committee of the Tipperary senior hurling team. It was a successful year for Tipp as they won their first Munster title after a lapse of seven years. A 6–3 to 4–3 defeat of reigning All-Ireland champions Limerick secured the provincial crown. The subsequent All-Ireland final pitted Tipperary against Kilkenny. Tipperary easily defeated their near rivals by 3–11 to 0–3. Personal life Leahy was born in Boherlahan, County Tipperary in the Golden Vale in 1890. He was educated at the local national school and later worked on the family farm. Leahy remained a bachelor for his entire life. Leahy came from a sporting family, and his brothers Paddy, Mick and Tommy all playing inter-county hurling at various times. Paddy won All-Ireland honours with Tipperary in 1916 and 1925. Tommy was a member of the successful Tipperary team of 1930. Mick was a substitute on the victorious team of 1916 and later moved to Cork where he played hurling with Blackrock GAA club. He won All-Ireland medals with Cork in 1928 and 1931. Leahy also took part in the War of Independence in his native-county. One of his other brothers, Jimmy, was Vice-Comdt. of Tipperary No.2 Brigade of the Irish Republican Army. Johnny Leahy died in January 1949. References 1891 births 1949 deaths Boherlahan-Dualla hurlers Tipperary inter-county hurlers Munster inter-provincial hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners