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Derek McGrath

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Derek McGrath: Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise

Whoever comes out on top at Páirc Ui Chaoimh, expect Cork and Limerick to meet again this summer.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

Derek McGrath: Waterford may have fallen but now they are united

The mood in Waterford is now one of perspective rather than blame.

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Brian Lohan 25/4/2026

S Derek McGrath: Have Clare a plan to disrupt Limerick's flow?

For 20 minutes last Sunday, Limerick's tempo was electric but never rushed. There was visible urgency not born of panic but of intent.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Derek McGrath: Protect hurling's handpass - every free given for 'a throw' last season was wrong

Derek McGrath: Protect hurling's handpass - every free given for 'a throw' last season was wrong

The imbalanced, ill-informed presentation of the handpass debate is unfair on players' athleticism, mentality and skillsets.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Derek McGrath: Cork to navigate rocky seas on emotive voyage

S Derek McGrath: Cork to navigate rocky seas on emotive voyage

One thing I am 100% sure of is that Tipperary will show up psychologically and physically.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Derek McGrath: There is something deeply spiritual about what is happening in Cork

Kilkenny's tactical thinking and Cork's intangible freedom can prevail this weekend.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Patrick Horgan and David O’Mahony 11/4/2025

S Derek McGrath: Tactics, match-ups and how the Munster final will be won or lost

The evolution of defensive systems, Cork's tactical pivot and Limerick’s unrelenting edge set the tone for a defining final

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Derek McGrath: Waterford must go again because they have to

Cork notched two goals against Waterford but there were at least three other occasions when with a little bit of patience, more could have been scored.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Adam English and William O'Donoghue tackle Jamie Barron 3/5/2025

S Derek McGrath: Trust the pack mentality to refill Waterford's half-empty glass

The Waterford psyche would be an interesting psychological study. We love to assume.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Kieran Bennett and Tony Kelly 19/5/2024

S Derek McGrath: Déise leaders can ensure Waterford remains free and untaken

Waterford will hope to pounce on any Clare complacency on Sunday.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025