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The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ronan Maher lands All-Ireland hurling final man of the match award
TIPPERARY CAPTAIN RONAN Maher has been named man of the match after today's All-Ireland senior hurling final. Maher led the Premier county to Liam MacCarthy glory after a sensational second-half surge against Cork. Tipp won 3-27 to 1-18 after outscoring the Rebels 3-14 to 0-2 in the latter period. The Thurles Sarsfields defender beat team-mates John McGrath and Darragh McCarthy to the coveted award, which as announced on The Sunday Game on RTÉ, and presented by GAA President Jarlath Burns at the team banquet at the Grand Hotel, Malahide. Advertisement 'Ah sure listen, it's absolutely unbelievable,' Maher told RTÉ's Joanne Cantwell. 'It's what we all dream about, coming up to Croke Park and putting in a performance. 'Someone asked me earlier on what we done at half time, but I think the group, as a collective, were really, really calm. We knew what we had to do in the second half. 'Listen, it's an honour for me to captain this group of people, the players, the management, the backroom team, I'm the lucky one standing up here. 'Everyone put in a savage shift today, even the lads that didn't get onto the field today, everybody was just tremendous throughout the year. It's just a good, honest group of people here, and I couldn't be happier or prouder standing in front of them.' Maher went on to reveal a source of personal motivation for his third All-Ireland success: he will now join an illustrious list of Thurles Sarsfields' All-Ireland winning Tipperary captains etched onto a wall of fame at the club. 'It's a dream come true really. Liam Cahill spoke to me at the start of the year and I was absolutely privileged to get the job again, I didn't think I would. I have him to thank for that. 'I had a picture of that wall set as my screensaver for the last two or three years. It's something that I've been looking forward to, getting up there. 'It's unbelievable. I couldn't be prouder as a Thurles Sarsfields man and a Tipperary man to be going up on the wall, but I couldn't do it without these lads down here.' Hailed a 'colossus' by The Sunday Game pundit and former Tipp star Brendan Cummins, Maher's nullification of Cork star forward Brian Hayes has been widely lauded. The 29-year-old played it down. 'There was a lot of them to block out, I suppose. Everybody was tremendous today. Like I said, we came out after half time and put in a big shift. Credit to every man that got onto the field there today, it was unbelievable. 'I'd like to think that we put so much pride back into the Tipperary jersey, for the supporters, and for everybody in this room, it means so much to everybody. We're just absolutely thrilled to have Liam MacCarthy here tonight.' ***** Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm the lucky one' – Ronan Maher shows true colours with classy gesture to Tipperary teammates after winning GAA award
RONAN MAHER was named Man of the Match following the All-Ireland final - and dedicated the gong to his Tipperary teammates. The towering Advertisement 2 Ronan Maher captained Tipperary to the All-Ireland hurling title Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 He named Man of the Match on The Sunday Game It came after an Maher did more than his part in the comeback, keeping Brian Hayes - who had scored a hat-trick in Cork's semi-final win over Dublin - under wraps. But speaking from the winner's hotel on He said: "It is absolutely unbelievable. Advertisement Read More on GAA "It is what we all dream about, is coming up to Croke Park and putting in a good performance. "Someone asked me earlier on there what we done at half time but I think the group as a collective were really, really calm and we knew what we needed to do in the second-half. "It is an honour for me to captain this group of people. The players, the management, the backroom team. "I am the lucky one standing up here today. Everybody put in a savage shift today. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling Comment "Even the lads that didn't get onto the field today, everybody there was trememendous throughout the year. "It is a good honest bunch of people here and couldn't be happier or prouder standing in front of them." Ronan Maher pays tribute to Dillon Quirke after Tipperary GAA win All-Ireland final Maher got visibly emotional when host Joanne Cantwell revealed he had written himself into a special chapter of history . A proud Thurles Sarsfields man, the two-time All Star has dreamed of joining the club's Hall of Fame. Advertisement In an And now that he is part of that very exclusive club, Maher couldn't help but smile from ear-to-ear. He added: "It is a dream come true really. Advertisement "Liam Cahill spoke to me at the start of the year and I was absolutely privileged to get the job again. "I didn't think I would and I have him to thank for that. "The picture on that wall is my screensaver for the last two or three years. "It is something I have been looking forward to, getting up there and it is unbelievable. Advertisement "I couldn't be prouder as a Thurles Sarsfields man and as a Tipperary man to go up on the wall. "I couldn't do it without these lads down here so it is unbelievable."
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Inside Liam Cahill's life beyond hurling including wife with famous Tipperary GAA family ahead of All-Ireland final
LIAM CAHILL is Tipperary through and through - and his wife's family comes from legendary GAA stock. Cahill will be leading the Premier into Croke Park to face Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final on Sunday. 4 4 4 4 Tipp will be looking to get their hands on Liam MacCarthy for the first time since 2019 but will be up against a Rebels side aiming to end a 20-year wait for glory. Cahill and his crew will be bolstered by their manager's family, the tree of which boasts silverware aplenty. His sister-in-law and father-in-law both hold special places in the hearts and minds of Tipperary supporters. And here, SunSport will take a look at the family seeking to bolster the current Premier boss. How old is Liam Cahill? Liam Cahill was born on October 17, 1977, making him 47 years of age - one year younger than his counterpart on Sunday: Pat Ryan. Originally from Ballingarry, he won three South Tipperary hurling titles with his hometown club before transferring to Thurles Sarsfields in 2007. Two years later, he won a county title with his new club, making him a four time champion. Cahill made his senior inter-county debut in 1996, winning an All Star in his debut year. That was recognition for being part of a Tipp side that got to the Munster hurling final - losing to Limerick on a replay - and scoring 3-10 along the way. In 1999, he won his first senior medal with the Premier in the form of the National Hurling League. 'Easiest interview I've ever had' jokes RTE GAA host after pundits go back and forth before Meath vs Donegal And two years later, Tipperary clinched a coveted double of Munster and All-Ireland honours. How long has he been Tipperary manager? Liam Cahill was appointed as Tipp boss in July 2022, having previously served as manager of their minor and under-20s sides. He was Waterford boss from 2019 to 2022, winning a national league title in his final year at the helm of the Deise. He is yet to win senior medals at the helm of his home county, but did win All-Ireland and Munster honours with the minors and U20s. Is he married? Liam Cahill is married to wife Eimear, and the pair have three kids together. As mentioned, Eimear Cahill - born Eimear Gaynor - comes from legendary stock herself. Her dad is Len Gaynor, who won two All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championships as a player with Tipperary. He would later manage his home county between 1996 and 1998, meaning Gaynor oversaw a side containing his future son-in-law. In addition to this, Liam's sister-in-law - Eimear's sister - is Ciara Gaynor. A hugely decorated camogie player, Gaynor won FIVE All-Ireland medals with Tipperary - in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004. Her individual excellence on the way to the latter saw her recognised with an All-Star in 2004.
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Tipperary U20 hero named on bench for All-Ireland final
UNDER-20 STAR PADDY McCormack has made the Tipperary matchday panel for the first time for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final against Cork (throw-in 3.30pm). Liam Cahill has named an unchanged starting 15, with Conor Stakelum, who came in as a late change against Kilkenny, down to start. The only switch is on the bench where McCormack, who scored 2-1 in their All-Ireland U20 success last May, is promoted. He was called up to the senior squad by Cahill after that victory. McCormack's older brother, Dan, was on the last Tipp team to bring home Liam MacCarthy in 2019. Seán Kenneally, who appeared as a late substitute in the semi-final, is marked absent. Four of the team who started the 2019 All-Ireland triumph remain – Michael Breen, Ronan Maher, Jason Forde, and John McGrath – while Séamus Kennedy and Noel McGrath could feature off the bench. Willie Connors and Jake Morris, who came on as subs in 2019, start this time around. Advertisement Tipperary 1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris) 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), 4. Michael Breen (Ballina) 5. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, captain), 7. Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill) 8. Willie Connors (Kiladangan), 9. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) 10. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 12. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg) 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines) Subs: 16. Barry Hogan (Kiladangan) 17. Joe Caesar (Holycross-Ballycahill) 18. Séamus Kennedy (St Mary's) 19. Paddy McCormack (Borris-Ileigh) 20. Brian McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney) 21. Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney) 22. Peter McGarry (St Mary's) 23. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) 24. Johnny Ryan (Arravale Rovers) 25. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) 26. Alan Tynan (Roscrea) Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
One change to Tipperary panel for All-Ireland hurling final
Tipperary have announced the same side that began last Sunday week's win over Kilkenny for their All-Ireland final clash with Cork. The only alteration in the squad is U20 star Paddy McCormack coming in for Seán Kenneally, who is believed to have picked up an injury. Kenneally came off the bench for Andrew Ormond in additional time of the All-Ireland semi-final. Should the Tipperary midfield pairing of Willie Connors and Conor Stakelum remain intact, it will be the first time in this championship that Liam Cahill has gone with the same duo for the second consecutive game. There was little doubt Darragh McCarthy would retain his place despite a second sending off in this championship when he picked up a second yellow card in the second half against Kilkenny. Whether he remains on frees is the question after Jason Forde performed impressively when he took over the last day. Four of the starters were also in the team at the outset of the 2019 All-Ireland final – Michael Breen, captain Ronan Maher, John McGrath and Jason Forde. Jake Morris and Willie Connors came off the bench in that win over Kilkenny while Noel McGrath and Seamus Kennedy, on the bench this time, were also starters six years ago. TIPPERARY (SHC v Cork): Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris); Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), Michael Breen (Ballina); Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Ronan Maher (c, Thurles Sarsfields), Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill); Willie Connors (Kiladangan), Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields); Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg); Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Jason Forde (Silvermines). Subs: Barry Hogan (Kiladangan), Joe Caesar (Holycross-Ballycahill), Seamus Kennedy (St Mary's), Paddy McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), Brian McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Peter McGarry (St Mary's), Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs), Johnny Ryan (Arravale Rovers), Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields), Alan Tynan (Roscrea). CORK: Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig); Niall O'Leary (Castlelyons), Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), Seán O'Donoghue (Inniscarra); Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), Robert Downey (Glen Rovers, captain), Mark Coleman (Blarney); Tim O'Mahony (Newtownshandrum), Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville); Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold), Shane Barrett (Blarney), Declan Dalton (Fr O'Neills); Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers), Alan Connolly (Blackrock), Brian Hayes (St Finbarr's). Subs: Brion Saunderson (Midleton), Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr's), Ger Millerick (Fr O'Neills), Cormac O'Brien (Newtownshandrum), Tommy O'Connell (Midleton), Luke Meade (Newcestown), Brian Roche (Bride Rovers), Séamus Harnedy (St Ita's), Robbie O'Flynn (Erin's Own), Conor Lehane (Midleton), Shane Kingston (Douglas). Dalo's Hurling Show Live from Sarsfields
