The Thurles Sarsfields was handed the number 6 jersey for the league meeting with Waterford earlier this year and will hope to line out against the same county in Sunday's Munster final.
He was also in the side that defeated the Déise in last year's provincial decider.
Ronan says lining out in the middle of the 45 isn't a new experience.
Tipp FM's build-up to the big match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, gets underway shortly after 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon – our coverage will be brought to you in association with Mulcahy Car Sales, Ardcroney, Nenagh.
Tipperary's minor hurlers are also in Munster final action on Sunday.
Liam Cahill's side, who are the defending champions, take on Limerick.
Tipp FM will have live coverage of the match which gets underway at 2 o'clock – it’s in association with O’Connell’s Centra, Church Street, Templemore.
There's a blow for Cork ahead of this Saturday's football qualifier with Limerick in Thurles.
It's reported that Brian Hurley tore his hamstring in an in house training game and is extremely doubtful for the match and the next one if they advance past the Shannonsiders.
Tonight Laois host Offaly in the Leinster minor semi final.
Throw in is at 7.30
