Tipperary’s Maher brothers making a mark

Paul Maher is easily picked out among the Tipperary footballers sitting in the conference room of Thurles’ Anner Hotel.

Having travelled straight from school, the 18-year old has not had time to change out of his uniform and chats among team-mates in grey pants, a white shirt and black jumper donning the Clonmel High School crest.

When requested for a chat, the Leaving Cert student is slightly hesitant before brother Bill beckons him out the door. Easily known who is the older of the pair, easily known which Maher is preparing for a first All-Ireland final.