Kilkenny GAA is in mourning following the death of one of its greats Jim Treacy at the age of 82.

One of the standout defenders of his generation, Treacy captained Kilkenny to All-Ireland senior hurling championship glory in 1967 when they defeated Tipperary in the final.

The victory was a sweet one for the Cats who had lost the previous two years’ finals and it also marked their first win over Tipp in an All-Ireland decider since 1922.

Treacy’s inter-county career saw him winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup six times and earning nine Leinster SHC titles, along with a National League and two All-Star awards.

He retired from inter-county hurling in 1975 and his club playing days saw him winning five county titles with his native Bennettsbridge.

Jim Treacy's death at the age of 82 is being felt not just in #Bennettsbridge but across #Kilkenny and beyond ... https://t.co/ZoWfypM5d0

— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) May 29, 2026

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