Waterford boss Derek McGrath pays tribute to Maurice Shanahan courage

Waterford manager Derek McGrath has extolled the bravery of Maurice Shanahan in going public with his battle with depression.

McGrath was a fundamental figure in coaxing the Lismore man back to hurling after his challenges last year.

On the weekend he claimed an All-Star last month, the 25-year-old opened up about his journey from locking himself away from the world in 2015 to spearheading the Déise attack this past summer.