Maurice Davin (29 June 1842 – 27 January 1927) was an Irish farmer who became co-founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

[6] Athletics in Ireland at the time was controlled directly by an English association which excluded the masses from most competitions.

Later, Thomas Croke, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, Michael Davitt and Charles Stewart Parnell became patrons.

The following year standardised rules were set for hurling, football, weight throwing, jumping, running, walking and cycling.

[8] Many top games including the 1904 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final between Kilkenny and Cork were played on Davin's farm.