Fogarty Forum: John McGrath’s RTÉ awards snub is a bad look

That a hurler was not deemed good enough to join David Clifford on the 12-person shortlist for the RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year award was a surprise

John McGrath's redemption story is inspiring. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

It’s a smile former GAA director general Páraic Duffy wears this week as he bathes in the warmth of his club Scotstown claiming a first Ulster SFC title in 30 years.

But during his time in office often had reason to frown and the end of year sports awards 14 years ago prompted him to put pen to paper in the form of his annual report.