Kilkenny stand between the Premier County and a first title in six years.
Brian Cody's Cats have played a big part in preventing hurling followers in this county becoming reacquainted with Liam McCarthy – they defeated Tipp in the 2011 and 2014 finals.
Maher doesn't believe the more immediate past will determine the outcome of Sunday's game.
Kilkenny's Eoin Larkin has eight All-Ireland winners' medals.
He thinks adding another one to his collection will require a huge effort by his side.
Tipp FM will have live commentary on the match this Sunday afternoon. Our build-up to the game – which gets underway at 3.30 – begins at 3 o'clock in association with Mulcahy Car Sales, Ardcroney, Nenagh.
Meanwhile, Minor hurling manager Liam Cahill says doing the 'simple things right' will give Tipperary a great chance of winning the All-Ireland title this weekend.
The Premier County, who haven't lifted the Irish Press Cup since 2012, face Limerick in the final at Croke Park.
They beat the Treaty County by 17 points in this year's Munster decider.
The Tipp boss is expecting a very different type of encounter on Sunday.
Throw in for that match on Sunday is at 1.15 and Tipp FM will have full live commentary, with build-up starting just after 1 o'clock. Coverage will be brought to you in association with Gleeson Steel and Engineering.
