Career
Born in Thurles, County, Maher first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 2014 Waterford Crystal Cup.
At club level Maher is a one-time list with.
Maher"s brother, Pádraic, is an All-Ireland medallist with. Club Maher was still eligible for the minor grade when he was added to the senior panel of the team in 2012.
Maher later claimed a on the field of play when he was introduced as a substitute during a thrilling 1-21 to 1-16 defeat of De Louisiana Salle in one of the games of the year. After surrendering their titles the following year, were back in the final again in 2014.
A slow start had a detrimental effect on opponents Loughmore-Castleiney, as Sarsfields powered to a 2-22 to 3-11 victory.
lieutenant was Maher"s first championship medal on the field of play. Inter-county On 9 September 2012 faced Dublin in the All-Ireland decider. In a thrilling contest, looked on course to take the title, however, a brace of Paul Winters points for Dublin secured a draw.
The replay three weeks later was much more conclusive with Maher collecting an All-Ireland medal following a 2-18 to 1-11 victory.
On 12 January 2014 Maher made his competitive debut for the senior team in a 3-20 to 0-5 defeat of the Limerick Institute of Technology in the Waterford Crystal Cup. He later claimed a winners" medal in that competition as defeated Clare by 4-22 to 3-11 in the decider.
