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06 Sept 2025

The Rock Maher celebrates his 80th in Langton's Kilkenny

Kilkenny legend, Paddy The Rock Maher had his 80th birthday party in Langton’s on Friday night. L to R: Daughter-in-law Irene, grandchildren Sophie, Abbie, Lily and sons Ronan and Aidan with Paddy

Kilkenny legend, Paddy The Rock Maher had his 80th birthday party in Langton’s on Friday night. L to R: Daughter-in-law Irene, grandchildren Sophie, Abbie, Lily and sons Ronan and Aidan with Paddy

Whether its working for St Canice’s parish, Diclsboro’s GAA club or the wider community, no one has done more for local people than the legend that is Paddy The Rock Maher. He celebrated his 80th birthday at Langton's on Friday night.
He sells more Lotto tickets for Dicksboro than anyone else and has been a volunteer at the club, where his grandchildren play, since the club was reformed in the 1950s.
He is a tireless worker for St Canice’s parish. Paddy was in great form on Friday night telling old stories about Kilkenny club hurling teams and had the guests in the palm of his hand with plenty of laughs, surrounded by his family, relations and friends. The talented bunch of guests had plenty of songs.

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