New Tipp skipper Maher raring to go

New Tipperary senior hurling captain Brendan Maher has called on the Premier County to kickstart a new era. Maher, 24, was named on Monday evening, with Noel McGrath from senior champions Loughmore-Castleiney vice-captain.

Both players are minor, U21 and senior All-Ireland medallists, and in 2007 Maher lifted the Irish Press Cup as captain of Tipp’s All-Ireland minor winning hurlers.

He reflected: “I did have that experience with the minors but now there’s no comparison. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of doing and I’m delighted and honoured. I can’t wait to get back on the pitch and hopefully my actions on the pitch are as strong as what I want to say.”