Career
McGrath first took charge of the New Zealand side in May 1997. He later coached Irish sides Bohemian F.C. and Kilkenny City. He moved to Drumcondra F.C. in March 1966 making his debut against his former club
He played twice against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1966-1967 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
On 5 June 1966 at Dalymount Park Joe played in the first ever Republic of Ireland U23 game. He was also an amateur international.
In November 1966 McGrath moved to Limerick F.C. and scored twice on his debut on the 20th. A fully qualified Union of European Football Associations coach, he took over as Irish Youths team coach in 1985 in succession to Liam Tuohy (football player) and was later appointed FAI Director of Coaching.
Derek also played for Shamrock Rovers amongst others in the League of Ireland and for the Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team and Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
