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Tipperary hurlers Patrick 'Bonner' Maher, right, and Brian McGrath. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
All-Ireland winning manager Liam Sheedy has led the tributes to Tipperary hurler Bonner Maher following the retirement of the Lorrha-Dorrha hurler.
"What a role model and his presence on the pitch and in the dressing room was just immense," the 2010 and 2019 All-Ireland winning manager said.
Former Tipperary hurler Micheal Webster said on the X platform that Bonner was a "real team player who inspired so many young players by showing that hard graft pays off" highlighting the effort the Tipperary hurler had made over many decades.
"Bonner Maher was a true warrior," Kieran Tuohy said online. Check out some of the other tributes below:
What a role model and his presence on the pitch and in the dressing room was just immense https://t.co/H3MrXDpBvI
— Liam Sheedy (@LiamLsheedy) October 7, 2024
Bonner maher was a true warrior for Tipp, pivotal to all our success in 2010, 2016 and 2019. What a team player!
— Kieran Tuohy (@Kayhar03) October 7, 2024
What a warrior Bonner Maher was. Tipp LegendTold me on radio once "The blue & gold means everything to me..when I get up in the morning it feels as if I have the Tipperary jersey on. I live for it..everytime I get to put a Tipperary jersey on, I'm just privileged.." #hurling pic.twitter.com/5PSBeTq2ZM
— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) October 7, 2024
The very best wishes to Lorrha’s Patrick Maher on his Retirement.
— The Premier 'View' (@PremierviewPod) October 7, 2024
Bonner was a warrior in the Blue and Gold for the Premier County between 2009 and 2024 pic.twitter.com/jQBDMGoOEW
A superb servant to Tipperary hurling. Bonner Maher was the definition of a team player. His incredible work rate, skill and ability to win possession to bring team mates into games standout. #bonnermaher #tipperaryhttps://t.co/t2aWbpKu9r
— Hawkeye Sidekick (@hawkeyesidekick) October 7, 2024
It’s the end of the inter-county road for Patrick Maher, known the length and breadth of the hurling world as Bonner.
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) October 7, 2024
He calls time on his time in the @TipperaryGAA jersey as a 3-time All-Ireland winner, a holder of 5 @MunsterGAA Championship medals and a 2-time All-Star. pic.twitter.com/occToVpEkL
Congratulations on a wonderful career Bonner , A real team player who inspired so many young players by showing that hard graft pays off https://t.co/fPMEudMcjw
— Micheal Webster (@michealwebstet) October 7, 2024
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