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'''Seánie McGrath''' (born 1975 |
'''Seánie McGrath''' (born 1975) is an [[Irish people|Irish]] retired [[hurling|hurler]] who played as a left corner-forward for the [[Cork GAA|Cork]] senior team. |
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Born in [[Mayfield, Cork|Mayfield]], [[Cork (city)|Cork]], McGrath first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Mayfield Community School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the [[1997 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|1997 championship]]. McGrath went on to win one [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal, two [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medals and one [[National Hurling League]] medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. |
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As a member of the [[Munster GAA|Munster]] inter-provincial team McGrath won three [[Railway Cup]] medals. At club level he enjoyed a lengthy career with [[Glen Rovers GAA|Glen Rovers]]. |
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Throughout his inter-county career McGrath made 17 championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the [[2003 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|2003 championship]]. |
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In retirement from playing McGrath became involved in team management and coaching. He is currently a selector with the Cork senior team. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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===Inter-county=== |
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McGrath's skill at club level brought him to the attention of the [[Cork GAA|Cork]] inter-county selectors, and he quickly joined the county's minor hurling team. He had little success at this level, only ending up with a Munster runners-up title. He later played on the Cork under-21 team where he won a Munster medal. Unfortunately All-Ireland success at either minor or under-21 levels eluded him. McGrath made his senior debut in 1997 in a [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster Championship]] game against [[Clare GAA|Clare]]. In spite of scoring five points that day he still ended up on the losing side. The following year he won a [[National Hurling League]] medal with Cork and in 1999 McGrath won his first Munster title. In the subsequent All-Ireland final Cork defeated [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] with McGrath collecting his first, and only, [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal as a player. He won a second Munster medal in 2000, however, Cork were later defeated by [[Offaly GAA|Offaly]] in the All-Ireland semi-final. McGrath's performance throughout the whole championship earned him an [[GAA All Stars Awards|All-Star]] award. The following few years proved difficult for McGrath as Cork's hurling fortunes took a downturn. McGrath failed to secure a regular place on the team, and was only a substitute when Cork won the Munster Championship in 2003. He retired from inter-county hurling following Cork's defeat by [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny]] in that year's All-Ireland final. |
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Having been overlooked by the Cork under-14 hurling team selectors, McGrath first came to prominence with the Cork minor team. He enjoyed little success in this grade before later joining the Cork under-21 team. In his final year with the team McGrath was captain of the side that captured a [[Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship|Munster]] title following a 3-16 to 2-7 trouncing of [[Clare GAA|Clare]]. |
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On 8 June 1997 McGrath made his senior championship debut in a Munster semi-final. His five points from play were not enough as Cork faced a 1-19 to 0-18 defeat by Clare. |
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McGrath enjoyed his first senior success in 1998. A 2-14 to 0-13 defeat of [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] gave him a coveted [[National Hurling League]] medal. |
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After a seven-year hiatus Cork claimed the provincial title in 1999. A 1-15 to 0-14 defeat of three-in-a-row hopefuls Clare gave McGrath his first [[Munster Senior Hurling Championship|Munster]] medal. Cork later faced [[Kilkenny gAA|Kilkenny]] in the All-Ireland decider on 12 September 1999. In a dour contest played on a wet day, Cork trailed by 0-5 to 0-4 after a low-scoring first half. Kilkenny increased the pace after the interval, pulling into a four-point lead. Cork moved up a gear and through [[Joe Deane]], [[Ben O'Connor]] and McGrath Cork scored five unanswered points. Kilkenny could only manage one more score – a point from a [[Henry Shefflin]] free – and Cork held out to win by 0-13 to 0-12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/1999/0912/3317-gaa/|title=All-Ireland Hurling Final: Cork 0-13 Kilkenny 0-12|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=12 September 1999|accessdate=20 June 2014|first=|last=}}</ref> It was McGrath's first [[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|All-Ireland]] medal. He later won an [[GAA All Stars Awards|All-Star]]. |
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McGrath won a second Munster medal in 2000, as Cork retained their title following a 0-23 to 3-12 defeat of [[Tipperary GAA|Tipperary]]. |
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The following few years were difficult for McGrath, who failed to nail down a place on Cork's championship starting fifteen. He was an unused substitute when Cork defeated [[Waterford GAA|Waterford]] to take the Munster title in 2003, while he also started the subsequent All-Ireland final against Kilkenny on the bench. McGrath came on as a late substitute and scored Cork's last point of the match, however, it wasn't enough as Kilkenny triumphed by 1-14 to 1-11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2003/0915/world/kilkenny-stand-firm-under-cork-onslaught-707695375.html|title=Kilkenny stand firm under Cork onslaught|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=15 September 2003|accessdate=20 June 2014|first=Jim|last=O'Sullivan}}</ref> |
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===Inter-provincial=== |
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McGrath also lined out for [[Railway Cup]] duty with [[Munster GAA|Munster]]. He won Railway Cup medals in 1997, 2000 and 2001. |
McGrath also lined out for [[Railway Cup]] duty with [[Munster GAA|Munster]]. He won Railway Cup medals in 1997, 2000 and 2001. |
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==Honours== |
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===Team=== |
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*[[Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1995 |
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*[[All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship]] (1): [[1999 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship|1999]] |
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*[[Munster Senior Hurling Championship]] (3): [[1999 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Munster Senior Hurling Championship|1999]], [[2000 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Munster Senior Hurling Championship|2000]], [[2003 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship#Munster Senior Hurling Championship|2003]] |
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*[[Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship]] (3): [[1996 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship#Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship|1996]] (c) |
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*[[Railway Cup]] (3): 1997, 2000, 2001 |
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===Individual=== |
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*[[GAA All Stars Awards|All-Star]] (1): 1999 |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Irish name | Seánie Mac Craith | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Left corner-forward | ||
| Born |
1975 Mayfield, Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
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| Years | Club | ||
| Glen Rovers | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Cork titles | 0 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1997-2003 | Cork | 17 (1-33) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 2 | ||
| All-Irelands | 1 | ||
| NHL | 1 | ||
| All Stars | 1 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:05, 19 July 2014. | |||
Seánie McGrath (born 1975) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-forward for the Cork senior team.
Born in Mayfield, Cork, McGrath first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Mayfield Community School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1997 championship. McGrath went on to win one All-Ireland medal, two Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
As a member of the Munster inter-provincial team McGrath won three Railway Cup medals. At club level he enjoyed a lengthy career with Glen Rovers.
Throughout his inter-county career McGrath made 17 championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 2003 championship.
In retirement from playing McGrath became involved in team management and coaching. He is currently a selector with the Cork senior team.
Early life
Seánie McGrath was born in Cork in 1975. He was educated at Scoil Eoin Aspal and Mayfield Community School and from an early age he showed a great interest in the game of hurling. McGrath attended University College Cork where his hurling skills came to the fore. He won two back-to-back Fitzgibbon Cup medals with the college in 1997 and 1998.
Playing career
Club
Seánie started his hurling playing with the Mayfield Club where he played until he was 15yrs old. McGrath subsequently moved to the famous Glen Rovers club on the north side of Cork city. He enjoyed some success at underage levels, however, he failed to win a senior county championship title with Glen Rovers.
Inter-county
Having been overlooked by the Cork under-14 hurling team selectors, McGrath first came to prominence with the Cork minor team. He enjoyed little success in this grade before later joining the Cork under-21 team. In his final year with the team McGrath was captain of the side that captured a Munster title following a 3-16 to 2-7 trouncing of Clare.
On 8 June 1997 McGrath made his senior championship debut in a Munster semi-final. His five points from play were not enough as Cork faced a 1-19 to 0-18 defeat by Clare.
McGrath enjoyed his first senior success in 1998. A 2-14 to 0-13 defeat of Waterford gave him a coveted National Hurling League medal.
After a seven-year hiatus Cork claimed the provincial title in 1999. A 1-15 to 0-14 defeat of three-in-a-row hopefuls Clare gave McGrath his first Munster medal. Cork later faced Kilkenny in the All-Ireland decider on 12 September 1999. In a dour contest played on a wet day, Cork trailed by 0-5 to 0-4 after a low-scoring first half. Kilkenny increased the pace after the interval, pulling into a four-point lead. Cork moved up a gear and through Joe Deane, Ben O'Connor and McGrath Cork scored five unanswered points. Kilkenny could only manage one more score – a point from a Henry Shefflin free – and Cork held out to win by 0-13 to 0-12.[1] It was McGrath's first All-Ireland medal. He later won an All-Star.
McGrath won a second Munster medal in 2000, as Cork retained their title following a 0-23 to 3-12 defeat of Tipperary.
The following few years were difficult for McGrath, who failed to nail down a place on Cork's championship starting fifteen. He was an unused substitute when Cork defeated Waterford to take the Munster title in 2003, while he also started the subsequent All-Ireland final against Kilkenny on the bench. McGrath came on as a late substitute and scored Cork's last point of the match, however, it wasn't enough as Kilkenny triumphed by 1-14 to 1-11.[2]
Inter-provincial
McGrath also lined out for Railway Cup duty with Munster. He won Railway Cup medals in 1997, 2000 and 2001.
Honours
Team
- Glen Rovers
- [[Cork Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1995
- Cork
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1999
- Munster Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1999, 2000, 2003
- Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (3): 1996 (c)
- Munster
- Railway Cup (3): 1997, 2000, 2001
Individual
- Awards
- All-Star (1): 1999
References
- ^ "All-Ireland Hurling Final: Cork 0-13 Kilkenny 0-12". Irish Examiner. 12 September 1999. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (15 September 2003). "Kilkenny stand firm under Cork onslaught". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 20 June 2014.