Pádraic Maher: We couldn’t have done any more

Tipperary captain Pádraic Maher was left “devastated” by Sunday’s defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final.

The Thurles Sarsfields man felt referee Barry Kelly “was a bit harsh” on the Premier County — a reflection echoed by county board chairman Michael Bourke.

Speaking to Tipp FM, Maher said: “I’m absolutely devastated — the lads gave it everything. I think we did the Tipperary jersey proud. The result didn’t go our way but it was an unbelievable (Joe Canning) score to win the match, on the sideline with five Tipp jerseys ahead of him and he still got the shot off.”