The new captain of the Tipperary Senior Hurlers says it was a great honour for him to be asked to take up the job
Padraic Maher takes over the role from Brendan Maher for the 2017 season
Seamus Callanan will be the side's vice-captain.
Speaking on Tipp FM's Extra Time, the Thurles Sarsfield player paid tribute to his predecessor and said he hopes to build on their success