Willie Maher ratified as new Laois hurling boss

The 43-year-old guided his native Tipperary’s minors to an All-Ireland title 10 years ago and was a selector alongside Ken Hogan when the county claimed an U21 All-Ireland title in 2010

NEW MAN IN: Willie Maher. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Willie Maher has been ratified as the new Laois senior hurling boss.

In a statement this evening, the board’s executive confirmed: “Laois GAA are delighted to announce that Willie Maher's name was submitted to the Laois GAA Executive by the Hurling selection committee tonight for the position of Senior Hurling Manager and was ratified accordingly.” The Irish Examiner reported last month that the Ballingarry man was a strong contender to take over from Seamus “Cheddar” Plunkett who who stepped down in June after serving a second spell in charge.