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'Tonight I have informed the Waterford County Board of my decision to step aside'

'No greater love could be shown' - McGrath steps down

After five years, a League title and an All-Ireland final appearance, McGrath has walked away as Deise manager.

McGrath seeking 'time for contemplation' on his future

Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath is undecided on his future and will take some time before deciding whether or not to return for a sixth year in charge of the Déise.

GAA • 17 Jun 18

'The only thing that might tarnish Derek McGrath's legacy is that 2018 has been such a short year after reaching the All-Ireland final'

Father-figure McGrath has taken Déise to new height

Waterford are in a far healthier place than when Derek McGrath took over five years ago, and should he depart as expected, his successor will have big shoes to fill.

GAA • 13 Jun 18

'Their search for an All-Ireland is a bit similar and almost as long as Mayo's'

Final analysis reveals Déise aiming for Championship

RTÉ Sport expert hurling analysis explains Waterford's bumpy start to the season and why he expects them to be a force this summer.

GAA • 07 Mar 18

Derek McGrath happy to be afforded another week of training by snow delays

McGrath not concerned by Waterford's fallow weekend

Waterford manager Derek McGrath is accentuating the positives as Waterford's final Allianz Hurling League Division 1A game against Clare was postponed due to Storm Emma.

Hurling • 02 Mar 18

Stephen Bennett missed a penalty against Kilkenny

Mullane warns Déise scoring returns are way below par

John Mullane fears Waterford's sweeper system has become predictable and warned they'll be miles behind the top teams in the country unless their forward dramatically improve their scoring returns.

GAA • 19 Feb 18

Derek McGrath pictured at the launch of the Allianz Hurling League, which he won back in 2015 with Waterford

'When you get your chance you have to take it'

Derek McGrath has revealed that he took his time deciding whether to stay on as Waterford manager as he was concerned his team had missed their opportunity for All-Ireland glory.

GAA • 23 Jan 18

Derek McGrath will be at the helm as Waterford try again to end their long wait for an All-Ireland crown

McGrath to stay on as Waterford boss for a fifth year

Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath has opted to remain on in charge for the 2018 season.

GAA • 07 Nov 17

Derek McGrath (L) with selector Dan Shanahan

'Waterford people are a mirror image of this team'

Waterford manager Derek McGrath delivered a passionate and heartfelt speech to 15,000 supporters who came to the city's Quays to salute their beaten All-Ireland SHC final heroes on Monday evening.

GAA • 04 Sep 17

Derek McGrath acknowledged that it is very hard to get back to Croke Park for an All-Ireland final

Derek McGrath: 'I'm so proud of the lads'

Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath says that although the days of moral victories are behind his team, he is so proud of all that they have achieved.

GAA • 04 Sep 17

View from the managers: McGrath & Donoghue have say

Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final closes a circle on a relationship between opposing managers Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue that stretches back 25 years.

GAA • 03 Sep 17

Derek McGrath has steered Waterford to their first All-Ireland final appearance since 2008

'We see ourselves as traditionalists, we love the game'

There is more to Waterford than just the 'sweeper' system, says Derek McGrath as the countdown continues to the All-Ireland hurling final.

GAA • 31 Aug 17

Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue go back a long way

25 years later, McGrath and Donoghue go at it again

When Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue first met on a hurling field they were teenagers with big dreams.

GAA • 31 Aug 17

John Mullane: 'No matter what happens, whether we win, lose or draw, we're very proud of this team.'

Mullane dreaming of Déise glory & horse rides down Quay

John Mullane admits Galway are favourites to topple his beloved Déise in the All-Ireland SHC final, but the RTÉ analyst isn't backing out of his promise to "jump on a horse in the nude" if Derek McGrath's men gallop to glory.

GAA • 29 Aug 17

Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson may miss the All-Ireland final if the CCCC review footage of Luke Meade incident

'Hurling needs a modern disciplinary system'

Anthony Cunningham and Eddie Brennan agree that hurling's sagas are not aided by the GAA's disciplinary bodies.

GAA • 15 Aug 17

Conor Gleeson makes the walk to the sideline after he was shown red against Cork

'We'll do what we have to do to get him back'

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan has confirmed that the Déise will do everything in their power to free up Conor Gleeson to play in the All-Ireland final.

GAA • 14 Aug 17

Jamie Barron scores goal number four against Cork

McGrath: Getting De Búrca involved in final a real plus

Waterford manager Derek McGrath says suspended sweeper Tadhg de Búrca was his team's inspiration in their All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork at Croke Park.

GAA • 13 Aug 17

As of now, Tadhg de Búrca will miss the semi-final with Cork

De Búrca CAC appeal fails - Waterford may now go to DRA

Waterford are expected to take Tadhg de Búrca's case to the independent Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA), after he was unsuccessful at Central Appeals Committee (CAC) late on Thursday night.

GAA • 04 Aug 17

Tadhg de Búrca is dismissed by referee Fergal Horgan in the victory over Wexford in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

CHC uphold Tadhg de Búrca's one-match ban

Waterford are expected to appeal Tadhg de Búrca's one-match suspension to the GAA's Central Appeals Committee (CAC) after he was unsuccessful at Central Hearings Committee (CHC) level on Monday evening.

GAA • 01 Aug 17

Kevin Moran sees the sliotar hit the net as Mark Fanning looks on

'Top-class' Páirc Uí Chaoimh puts Moran in the groove

Kevin Moran savoured every moment of the Páirc Uí Chaoimh experience as his crucial goal just before half-time laid the platform for Waterford to battle into the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals.

GAA • 23 Jul 17

Waterford boss Derek McGrath confers with selector Dan Shanahan

McGrath delighted to dispel spectre of relegation

Waterford manager Derek McGrath admitted he may have been downplaying his relegation concerns prior to the victory over Clare that ensured his side can now look forward to an Allianz hurling league quarter-final.

GAA • 26 Mar 17

Derek McGrath is now in his fourth year in charge of his native Waterford

'All or nothing' for Derek McGrath with Waterford

Waterford manager Derek McGrath says his decision to take a leave of absence from his teaching role is motivated by his desire to maximise the potential of the current Déise group.

GAA • 23 Mar 17

Derek McGrath has managed Waterford since 2013, winning a League title

Managers under most pressure, says Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé says the pressures on inter-county managers explains Derek McGrath's decision to commit full-time to Waterford, although the push for the payment of managers is a "dangerous road to go down".

GAA • 22 Mar 17

Waterford's Noel Connors tackles Steven O'Brien of Tipperary

McGrath: Tipperary have pulled clear of rivals

Waterford manager Derek McGrath says there is "a gap" between Tipperary and their rivals after the All-Ireland champions beat his side on Sunday to move clear at the top of Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 20 Feb 17

Maurice Shanahan in action against Tipperary in last year's Munster final

Cummins: Déise need to show ambition against Tipp

Waterford need to display attacking intent against Tipperary in their Allianz Hurling clash on Sunday if they harbour ambitions of a serious tilt at the All-Ireland, says Brendan Cummins.

GAA • 17 Feb 17