John Harty (bishop)

John Harty
Archbishop of Cashel
In office
1913–1946
Personal details
Born
John Mary Harty

(1867-08-11)11 August 1867
Knocknagurteeny, Murroe, Ireland
Died11 September 1946(1946-09-11) (aged 79)
Thurles, Ireland
Resting placeCathedral of the Assumption
Education

John Mary Harty (11 August 1867 – 11 September 1946) served as Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cashel from 1913 until his death in 1946. He served as Patron of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1928. The Dr. Harty Cup, the trophy for Munster Schools Hurling, is named in his honour, as is the playing field of his native Murroe GAA club.