Social media explodes in tribute to retiring Tipperary legend Patrick 'Bonner' Maher

Tributes have poured in on social media for Tipperary hurling legend Patrick 'Bonner' Maher who announced his retirement from intercounty hurling last Monday.

The Lorrha man made his Tipperary debut in 2009 and was an integral part of All-Ireland winning teams in 2010, 2016, and 2019, and tributes have been paid to his outstanding career via social media. See some of the tributes below.

What a role model and his presence on the pitch and in the dressing room was just immense https://t.co/H3MrXDpBvI

— Liam Sheedy (@LiamLsheedy) October 7, 2024

Bonner = as tough as they come!!

— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) October 8, 2024

Congratulations to Patrick Maher on his 16 year career with Tipperary.

Everyone in Lorrha is very proud of his achievements, and we thank him for all of the magnificent memories. pic.twitter.com/5ZGf8WBN8a

— Lorrha GAA (@LorrhaGAA) October 7, 2024

It’s the end of the inter-county road for Patrick Maher, known the length and breadth of the hurling world as Bonner.

He calls time on his time in the @TipperaryGAA jersey as a 3-time All-Ireland winner, a holder of 5 @MunsterGAA Championship medals and a 2-time All-Star. pic.twitter.com/occToVpEkL

— GPA (@gaelicplayers) October 7, 2024

Congratulations to Patrick ‘BONNER’ Maher of our neighboring club Lorrha on a fantastic Inter County career with Tipperary GAA. Best wishes in your Inter County retirement. Thanks for all the memorable days in the blue and gold of Tipp! @LorrhaGAA pic.twitter.com/JGYM9ad9jt

— Borrisokane GAA (@BorrisokaneGAA) October 8, 2024

The very best wishes to Lorrha’s Patrick Maher on his Retirement.

Bonner was a warrior in the Blue and Gold for the Premier County between 2009 and 2024 pic.twitter.com/jQBDMGoOEW

— The Premier 'View' (@PremierviewPod) October 7, 2024

Patrick 'Bonner' Maher called time on a 16-year intercounty season today.

He was a warrior who returned from cruciate and achilles injuries to stay in the Tipp panel. Clubmate Ken Hogan called him a "freak of nature, because the type of hurling he plays, he wins hard ball, he… pic.twitter.com/2moKraeqND

— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) October 7, 2024

What a warrior Bonner Maher was. Tipp LegendTold me on radio once "The blue & gold means everything to me..when I get up in the morning it feels as if I have the Tipperary jersey on. I live for it..everytime I get to put a Tipperary jersey on, I'm just privileged.." #hurling pic.twitter.com/5PSBeTq2ZM

— Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGleeson_) October 7, 2024

Ken Hogan

“An un-assailable appetite for torture”

Days after suffering an ACL injury v Limerick in 2019

Bonner Maher was back in the Gym

Couldn’t use his Legs,so instead decided to drive the Assault bike using only his arms!!!

David Fogarty pic.twitter.com/hNFX157Rof

— The Premier 'View' (@PremierviewPod) October 7, 2024

Best of Luck to Tipperary Warrior Bonner Maher in his Retirement. A real physical half forward the type of player every team would Love to have on their Team. A Great man to win dirty ball and set up scores for others. And you cant teach that. pic.twitter.com/r1kfl6Wm0N

— Buff Egan (@buff_egan) October 7, 2024