# derek mcgrath

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# coach workshop

“I remember saying, ‘Stephen Kenny could do a lot worse than Jim McGuinness’”

Shane Keegan discusses coach education, transferable skills, taking risks and creating decision-makers.

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Mar 9th 2022, 12:00 PM

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# management team

Ex-Waterford boss McGrath to stay in Laois minor role for 2021

He will assist former Dublin hurler Declan Qualter, who has been named manager.

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Jan 26th 2021, 4:04 PM

# The42 Membership

'I said to myself if I’m here next year at the end of this, I’m going change up this thing radically'

Derek McGrath is this week’s guest on the How To Win At Dominoes podcast.

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Jul 1st 2020, 8:16 PM

# derek mcgrath

'I'd love to have another cut at it' - hurling ambitions, Laois role and Waterford change

No longer a senior hurling manager but Derek McGrath remains centrally involved in the sport.

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Mar 7th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Shock Move

Derek McGrath in talks with Laois over minor hurling coaching role

McGrath is set to meet Laois chiefs in the coming days but nothing has been agreed yet.

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Aug 26th 2019, 6:43 PM

# reflections

McGrath on possible Waterford return, interest in managing another county and Sunday Game 'regrets'

Derek McGrath refused to rule out the prospect of returning to the Deise job.

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Aug 14th 2019, 4:39 PM

# Bad Call

'If that's a yellow card we might as well give it up' - Ex-Waterford boss slams Gleeson sending off

The Waterford player was dismissed with two yellow cards in their Munster SHC clash with Tipperary.

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May 20th 2019, 11:33 AM

# Championship Is Back

'They’re giving the public what they want' - Sunday Game pundit backs hurling-heavy schedule

Derek McGrath believes RTÉ made the right decision to televise nine Munster SHC games this summer.

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May 3rd 2019, 8:00 AM

# On Home Ground

Derek McGrath: 'The Newbridge or nowhere stance was probably an epiphany moment for all of us'

The former Waterford boss on last week’s news that Walsh Park will be available for them this summer.

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Mar 4th 2019, 4:49 PM

# A helping hand

'Lovely fella, so down to earth' - Ex-Waterford boss gives coaching masterclass before All-Ireland final

Derek McGrath took the Gailltír camogie club for a guest session ahead of their All-Ireland final this weekend.

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Feb 27th 2019, 4:00 PM

# Pastures new

Waterford confirm new hurling and football managers for 2019

Pauric Fanning and Benji Whelan have been appointed to the respective roles.

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Sep 17th 2018, 9:51 PM

# 5-year plan

McGrath open to returning as Déise hurling boss

After stepping down this month, McGrath sees the appeal of coming back when the squad’s young leaders are hitting their peak.

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Jun 26th 2018, 9:40 PM

# Deise Leader

In praise of Derek - 'He was like a father figure in that regard, trying to steer you on the right path'

Waterford forward Brian O’Halloran salutes their departing manager Derek McGrath.

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Jun 19th 2018, 8:02 PM

# emotional exit

'More than a manager' - Tributes pour in for departing Déise boss Derek McGrath

Gach Rud. Gach Lá.

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Jun 19th 2018, 9:57 AM

# gach rud gach la

'This team will be forever ingrained in my heart': Derek McGrath steps down as Déise hurling boss

‘After five thoroughly enjoyable years working with the most committed, dedicated, honest and genuine players to represent our county’.

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Jun 18th 2018, 9:17 PM

# Deise Future

Derek McGrath: 'I will give myself some time, I don’t have a story for you today on it'

Waterford’s 2018 campaign concluded in Semple Stadium yesterday.

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Jun 18th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Moving On

'We don’t want any discussion about referee’s decisions' - Waterford boss looking ahead

There was plenty controversy over Tipperary’s second goal but Derek McGrath is focusing on the upcoming challenges.

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Jun 3rd 2018, 7:47 PM

# Drama

Here's the controversial 'goal' that helped Tipp snatch a draw and left Waterford fans furious

Austin Gleeson fumbled the sliotar – but TV replays suggested that it never crossed the line.

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Jun 3rd 2018, 5:53 PM

# Casualty List

Defensive pair out for months with broken bones as Waterford's hurling injury crisis deepens

Tadhg de Búrca and Barry Coughlan both suffered serious injuries in last Sunday’s game in Ennis.

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May 29th 2018, 11:37 AM

# Drive For Deise

Waterford's affinity with Mayo, the anonymity for players based in Dublin and league struggles

Derek McGrath is back plotting Waterford’s fortunes for a fifth season.

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Mar 7th 2018, 4:35 PM

# Shane Bennett

Waterford boss confirms key forward set to miss entire 2018 season

Derek McGrath hasn’t been able to persuade Shane Bennett back to the Deise setup.

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Mar 7th 2018, 6:30 AM

# starting XV

9 of Waterford's All-Ireland team to face Wexford as Limerick hand out 3 league debuts

Derek McGrath and John Kiely take their sides into league action tomorrow.

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Jan 27th 2018, 11:45 AM

# Deise Options

Injury setbacks for Waterford's Devine and O'Keeffe while hope not lost of Bennett playing in 2018

Derek McGrath’s side start their league campaign against Wexford on Sunday.

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Jan 22nd 2018, 7:31 PM

# Brick Walsh

Staying on! A 16th season beckons in 2018 for Waterford senior hurling veteran

Michael Walsh started out with Waterford in 2003.

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Dec 21st 2017, 10:12 AM

# run it back

'We’ll go all in for 2018 and see how it goes': Derek McGrath ready for one more crack at Liam

McGrath has confirmed he’ll remain in charge of Waterford for 2018.

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Nov 8th 2017, 10:09 PM

# Deise Demands

The challenge for McGrath and Waterford hurlers as they aim to take final step in 2018

The Waterford hurling manager has committed again to their cause for 2018.

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Nov 7th 2017, 6:38 PM

# CONFIRMED

Derek McGrath to stay in charge of Waterford hurlers for a fifth season

The manager’s future had been uncertain in the wake of the heartbreaking All-Ireland final loss to Galway.

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Nov 7th 2017, 8:30 AM

# Looking Back

'It’s still raw, hugely disappointing' - Coping with Waterford's All-Ireland setback

Captain Kevin Moran on the loss to Galway and the future of his manager.

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Sep 20th 2017, 3:37 PM

# Not Funny

Derek McGrath criticises RTÉ for Up For The Match sketch with sweeping brushes

“It was disappointing to see the ball being passed from brush to brush on national television.”

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Sep 5th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Brilliant Brick

'He’s the best team player that’s ever played for Waterford – simple as'

Derek McGrath lauded Michael Brick Walsh after yesterday’s final.

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Sep 4th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Reaction

Waterford boss McGrath 'overcome with pride' despite All-Ireland final heartbreak

“Moral victories are probably gone in Waterford. It’s so hard to get back here again.”

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Sep 3rd 2017, 7:21 PM

# thurles thriller

53 scores, a late winning goal and a club classic that binds the Galway and Waterford bosses

Mícheal Donoghue and Derek McGrath were on opposite sides for the 2011 All-Ireland club semi-final.

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Aug 31st 2017, 4:15 PM

# Deise Duo

Derek and Dan, the sideline combo guiding Waterford - 'He is a fine fella, a witty, funny fella'

Their hurling relationship stretches back 23 years.

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Aug 30th 2017, 8:15 PM

# Flashback

Great footage of Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue in opposition in the 1992 minor final

“How many fingers am I holding up?”

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Aug 30th 2017, 12:42 PM

# Sidelined

Waterford won't appeal Conor Gleeson suspension for All-Ireland final with Galway

The defender will miss the clash on 3 September.

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Aug 22nd 2017, 11:35 AM

# Comment

Waterford a bridge too far for Cork but they can reflect on plenty good work in 2017

The Rebels have bowed out but can reflect on major progress.

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Aug 14th 2017, 6:34 PM

# we meet again

25 years on from playing in minor final, Waterford and Galway bosses to face off in senior decider

Derek McGrath and Micheal Donoghue cross paths once more.

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Aug 14th 2017, 4:50 PM

# expert view

Massive day for Waterford, Cork have still made progress in 2017 and Gleeson in trouble

The42′s columnist John Gardiner looks back at today’s match in Croke Park.

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Aug 13th 2017, 8:16 PM

# i loves my county

'In the case of Waterford fans, it's the hope that sustains them year after year'

Waterford supporter Amy O’Connor on a county’s dream to finally land the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

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Aug 12th 2017, 7:00 AM

# starting XV

Selection Box - What decisions face Cork and Waterford in picking their teams for Sunday?

Derek McGrath and Kieran Kingston are putting the finishing touches to their preparations.

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Aug 9th 2017, 6:30 PM