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The 23rd season of Laochra Gael opens with Pádraic Maher, one of Tipperary's greatest ever hurlers and one of the most dominant centre-backs of the game.
The episode will air tonight, Thursday, January 23, at 9:30pm on TG4.
Born into the Maher dynasty - steeped in Hurling both with Thurles Sarsfields and Tipperary - Pádraic is remembered as a force in the GAA generation that raised the bar.
His presence, leadership and strength on the field made him destined for greatness.
Hurling was his whole identity; it consumed him, and other aspects of life suffered because of his dedication.
Until it came to a dramatic close.
Due to a neck injury, Pádraic was forced to retire from the game he loved, and he found it difficult to come to terms with.
The episode will feature interviews with Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Michael Fennelly, Vincent Hogan, Seamus Kennedy, Donal O’Grady, Paul Rouse, Ken McGrath, Seamus Callanan, Helen Maher, and Claire Gaynor.
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