Noel McGrath feels more of a club player as Loughmore-Castleiney chase double

'If the split season does come it will be fairer to both inter-county and to the club scene and both will be treated with the respect they both deserve'

Ciaran McGrath, left, and Noel McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney following the Tipperary SHC quarter-final win over Clonoulty/Rossmore. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Noel McGrath’s dedication to Loughmore-Castleiney is beyond reproach. Ditto his brothers John and Brian and the extended McGrath family.

“No matter what is going on with Tipp or how much they win with Tipp, they’ll be the first lads in the field on training nights,” said club chairman Eugene Stapleton last month.