It was as tough as we expected, says McGrath

NOEL MCGRATH ponders the first question, a query that’s not aired too often.

How does it feel to have an All-Ireland medal in your pocket before you leave your teens? He blows out his cheeks.

“It’s hard to know. It’s an unreal feeling. I don’t think it’ll sink in for the next few days. It’s hard to put into words.’’