Laois' new senior hurling manager is looking forward to getting started.
Laois' new senior hurling manager Willie Maher says he's ready for life under the inter-county microscope
The former Tipperary minor and under 21 boss has most recently been in charge of Bennettsbridge of Kilkenny who's championship season has now ended after a defeat to James Stephens.
The O'Moore county post will represent his first at senior inter-county level.
The Ballingarry man says he's under no illusions as to how important hurling is in the county: