Career
Born in, McGrathfirst excelled at hurling in his youth. He made his first impression on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel for the 1970 championship.
McGrath went on to play a key role for for sixteen years, however, he enjoyed little success during his inter-county career.
He was a runner-up on two occasions. At club level he is a seven-time championship medallist with.
Throughout his career McGrath made 16 championship appearances foreign His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1986 championship.
McGrath"s sons, Eoin and Ken, also played with.
On 2 April 2014 McGrath was inducted into the Gaelic Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Player Individual.