McGrath: Abuse hurt Tipp players

Shane McGrath has revealed the extent of the online abuse Tipperary players suffered following the county’s defeat to Kilkenny in last year’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Lar Corbett was just one of a number of team members subjected to heavy criticism from people inside the county on Twitter and Facebook following the record 18-point loss.

“It was a tough time for everyone,” recalled McGrath. “Some of the abuse that some of the players were getting, both on the social media and in the media or whatever was uncalled for.