Keher, Eddie

Keher, Eddie (1941-…), was an outstanding Irish hurling player. Keher starred in intercounty play from 1959 to 1977. When he retired, Keher held the top four places in the records for individual scoring feats in All-Ireland Finals. He won All-Ireland medals in 1963, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, and 1975. Keher was hurling’s leading points scorer 11 times from 1963 to 1976.

Keher was born on Oct. 14, 1941, in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, and educated at St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny. He pursued a career in banking after retiring from sports.