Willie Maher now the leading contender to take over as Tipperary hurling manager

It remains to be seen who Maher brings on board with him if he is offered the role to succeed Liam Sheedy as Tipperary hurling manager

Then Cuala manager Willie Maher addressing his players before the Dublin County Senior AHC quarter-final against St Brigid’s at Parnell Park. Maher is the leading contender to succeed Liam Sheedy as Tipperary senior hurling manager. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Willie Maher is now considered the leading contender to succeed Liam Sheedy as Tipperary senior hurling manager.

The Ballingarry man, who guided the county minors to an All-Ireland title in 2012, was a selector to Derek McGrath in his first season in charge of Waterford prior to taking over the Tipperary U21s for two seasons. He later managed Cuala to two senior Dublin titles in 2019 and last year.