Shane McGrath

RTÉ Hurling Analyst

'Some have even wondered how Limerick would cope without Caroline Currid this year. Well I think we got our answer last Sunday'

Clare steel to edge Cork change in April knockout clash

Hurling columnist Shane McGrath expects Clare to bounce back from throwing away a lead against Limerick when they come up against a Cork team that needs new blood in what is close to a knockout Munster SHC encounter this weekend.

Hurling • 24 Apr 24

Limerick v Clare or the Masters? It's an easy choice

Limerick's bid for greatness begins with toughest test

Shane McGrath expects fireworks when the form team Clare meet champions Limerick in Sunday's Munster SHC opener.

Hurling • 17 Apr 24

Shane McGrath: 'I'm backing Clare to prevail. I feel they need it, and they know it too. Now it's time now to start delivering on the great talent they have at their disposal, and I think they will on Saturday.'

For thirsty Clare, the need for silverware is greater

Shane McGrath is backing Clare to get the better of Kilkenny in this weekend's Allianz Hurling Division 1 final as he feels the Banner need for victory is greater than that for the Cats.

GAA • 03 Apr 24

'The winner of the league should be just that: the top team at the end of the group games'

Scrap league final or give table-toppers just rewards

Shane McGrath believes finishing the hurling league without a final would allow for a longer break before championship and mean better quality games.

Hurling • 20 Mar 24

'I've been from Machu Picchu in Peru to the Iguazu Waterfalls and none of it compared to the rush when the final whistle went in Croke Park and Liam MacCarthy was ours'

Enjoyment fading on and off the pitch?

Are more and more players at inter-county level now choosing to live life rather than sacrifice so much for a slight chance of winning the ultimate prize?

GAA • 13 Mar 24

'I wonder is this the time to peak in the league - or is it needed at all?'

Is it time to stop puking and start peaking?

When is the right time to peak for the Allianz Hurling League or is there any need at all? Shane McGrath assesses things ahead of round three.

Hurling • 21 Feb 24

'It's been a great start to be fair, more of the same this weekend please'

Big guns face big questions in the league this weekend

A league that's living up to it's promise so far looks set for a crunch weekend with some big names set to clash and some real jeopardy for the likes of Cork, Kilkenny and Clare.

GAA • 07 Feb 24