Focused Maher admits it's been 'too long' since a Tipp team played at Croker 

'That's a motivational factor for this team, to get back into Croke Park,' admits captain as he targets a Championship run for rejuvenated Premier men

STILL PLENTY OF EDGE: Ronan Maher of Tipperary, left, and Martin Keoghan of Kilkenny during an Allianz Hurling League media conference at the Rivercourt Hotel in Kilkenny. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tipperary captain Ronan Maher says getting back to Croke Park for a major Championship game this year is a big ambition.

The experienced defender and 2019 All-Ireland winner acknowledged 'a lot of hurt' about how the last few seasons have gone for the Premier.