Mastery of McGraths inspires Loughmore-Castleiney victory

Loughmore-Castleiney 1-17 Nenagh Éire Óg 1-16

In the end, it was cousins Liam and Noel who occupied centre-stage.

The Loughmore-Castleiney team of 1988, the club’s maiden county championship winning side, were paraded in front of the New Stand before throw-in. Selector Pat McGrath, wing-back on that occasion, delivered the crucial goal in the replay victory over Borrisoleigh and it was his nephew Liam who yesterday delivered the vital major. Pat’s son Noel hit seven points over the hour, including five on the hop between the 36th and 42nd minute. Both players rose magnificently to the challenge in the second period and had it not been for their sterling contribution, there is no doubting where the Dan Breen Cup would be residing this week.