Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish

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18 Dec 2025

Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish

Declan Bogue sits down with National Head of Hurling Willie Maher this week.

The Tipperary man talks openly about the injury that prematurely ended his playing career, his enduring love of the game and his sense of mission to make sure as many people as possible have the chance to play it.

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