3 months after a cancer operation, Tipperary's Noel McGrath returns to action

The 24-year-old featured for his club, Loughmore-Castleiney.

Updated at 07.00

JUST THREE MONTHS ON from undergoing surgery for testicular cancer, Tipperary’s Noel McGrath has returned to action.

The player was in action for club side Loughmore-Castleiney, after recovering from the illness.

The Nenagh Guardian’s Shane Brophy tweeted the good news this evening.

Great news to hear Noel McGrath back on the playing field this evening as a sub for Loughmore in a Mid Tipp Cahill Cup game v Holycross
— Shane Brophy (@BrophShane) July 7, 2015

Shane Brophy / Twitter

And not only did he feature, according to Tipperary-based GAA administrator, Jonathan Cullen, McGrath produced an influential display.

@BrophShane scored 5 points, had a penalty saved and covered a lot of ground.
— Jonathan Cullen (@JonathanCullen1) July 7, 2015

Jonathan Cullen / Twitter

At 24, McGrath is already considered one of Tipperary’s most talented hurlers, winning two All Stars while also featuring in the team’s 2010 All-Ireland triumph.

He returned to training last month after undergoing surgery for cancer in April.