James Nowlan

His father, Patrick Nowlan, was an early member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and friend of James Stephens.

[2] Patrick Nowlan was a cooper from Kilkenny city and possibly moved from there to work at Cassidy's Whiskey in Monasterevin.

[citation needed] He would hold that position for twenty years - making him the longest serving president.

[citation needed] Nowlan Park, the GAA stadium in his native Kilkenny, was renamed in his honour three years later.

[6] In September 2016 the GAA unveiled a new trophy named The James Nowlan Cup to be presented to the All-Ireland under-21 hurling champions.