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Noel McGrath on reaching a Munster club final: 'It's so hard to get to them, when you get there you want to do yourself justice and try and win it'

McGrath: We'll have a good crack off Dr Crokes

A week after illness limited his influence in Loughmore-Castleiney's Munster hurling semi-final defeat to Ballygunner, Noel McGrath was celebrating a major football breakthrough.

Football • 26 Nov 24

Shane Hennessy revelled in Loughmore-Castleiney ended a 51-year wait to reach a Munster final

Hennessy thrilled by Loughmore-Castleiney breakthrough

Loughmore-Castleiney manager Shane Hennessy believes his side are finally playing to their potential after reaching the Munster SFC club final.

Football • 25 Nov 24

Brian McGrath scores Loughmore-Castleiney's first goal

Bench firepower propels Loughmore into Munster final

Fresh legs off the bench ensured that Loughmore-Castleiney advanced to a first Munster SFC final since 1973 with a five-point victory over Éire Óg Ennis.

Hurling • 24 Nov 24

Dessie Hutchinson of Ballygunner (r) in action against Brian McGrath of

Ballygunner prove too good for Loughmore-Castleiney

Ballyunner are into their seventh consecutive Munster senior club hurling final after a 1-26 to 1016 dismantling of Loughmore-Castleiney at Walsh Park.

Hurling • 17 Nov 24

Noel McGrath will look to spearhead Loughmore-Castleiney's bid to reach a Munster final on Sunday

Tipp's double agents on the hunt for more success

Loughmore-Castleiney are looking to end Ballygunner's four-in-a-row bid in Munster on Sunday, before the majority of the panel return to provincial action in Gaelic football a week later.

Hurling • 17 Nov 24

John McGrath leaves the pitch after being sent off on Sunday

Hurling under lights a recipe for mistakes - McGrath

Loughmore-Castleiney manager Frankie McGrath believes that playing his team's Munster club SHC semi-final against Ballygunner under lights contributed to what he called the "error" of red cards for his nephews Noel and John.

GAA • 13 Dec 21

Referee Johnny Murphy shows the red card to Noel McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney

Ballygunner triumph as two McGrath brothers see red

Ballygunner advanced to January's Munster club final after a tempestuous encounter which saw 13-man Loughmore-Castleiney's remarkable season end following 19 consecutive weekends of action.

GAA • 12 Dec 21

Ciaran Connolly at full-time in the Tipperary SHC final

Loughmore-Castleiney aim to extend winter of content

Nineteen and one but still not ready to declare - Loughmore-Castleiney's incredible contribution to the 2021 club championship season will continue on Sunday as the Tipperary hurling champions take on Waterford's Ballygunner in the Munster semi-final.

GAA • 12 Dec 21

Dual star John McGrath has helped propel Loughmore Castleliney on a famous run to a Tipperary double

Loughmore run ends as Éire Óg triumph in extra-time

Extra-time goals through Aaron Fitzgerald and Mark McInerney finally cemented Éire Óg's passage to the last four in the Munster Senior Club Football Championship after holding off a repeatedly defiant Loughmore-Castleiney in Cusack Park, Ennis.

GAA • 05 Dec 21

The McGrath family, from left: John, Pat, Noel and Brian

Loughmore-Castleiney: No gimmicks, just pure passion

With Loughmore-Castleiney, there are no gimmicks, no sideshows. They just do what comes naturally to them: playing football and hurling. And boy do they love it.

Hurling • 29 Nov 21

Loughmore-Castleiney captain Noel McGrath lifts the cup

McGrath the hero as Loughmore-Castleiney do the double

County star John McGrath converted an injury time free to give Loughmore-Castleiney a 2-14 to 2-13 over Thurles Sarsfields in a rousing Tipperary senior hurling final replay.

GAA • 28 Nov 21

Loughmore-Castleiney captain Willie Eviston lifts The O'Dwyer Cup

McGrath fires injury time winner as Loughmore win Tipp

An injury time goal by John McGrath saw Loughmore-Castleiney claim the Tipperary senior football title for the 15th time, and first since 2016, as they toppled holders Clonmel Commericals in a contest full of drama at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 21 Nov 21

John McGrath of Loughmore/Castleiney after the drawn Tipperary county final

Loughmore snatch draw to send Tipp decider to a replay

A Liam McGrath point after 62 minutes earned Loughmore-Castleiney a deserved draw against favourites Thurles Sarsfield in the Tipperary senior hurling final at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 14 Nov 21

The Clonmel Commercials captain Jamie Peters and his team mates with the O'Dwyer Cup

Kennedy late show helps Clonmel win Tipp SFC thriller

A Jack Kennedy point in the final minute of normal time saw Clonmel Commercials retain the Tipperary senior football title as they held off Loughmore/Castleiney in a thrilling final at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 27 Sep 20

Kiladangan captain Paul Flynn and team-mates celebrate their county title success

Kiladangan win first Tipp title with last-gasp goal

Kiladangan won their first Tipperary senior hurling title in the most dramatic fashion possible as Bryan McLoughney's last-gasp goal saw them edge past Loughmore/Castleiney in extra time of a thrilling decider at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 20 Sep 20

He helped steer Tipp to the 2001 All-Ireland title and two NHL titles

Stepping away not an option for the eternal Kennedy

As he enters his 28th year with his club Loughmore-Castleiney, Tipperary All-Ireland winner David Kennedy reflects on his unique journey with Damian Lawlor.

Hurling • 28 Jul 20

Corofin's Jason Leonard and Colin Brady celebrate their win over Castlebar

Eleven clubs left in the hunt for football glory

Eleven clubs remain in the hunt for All-Ireland glory after an intriguing weekend in the club football championship, with some big names beginning to flex their muscles.

GAA • 14 Nov 16

Colm Cooper under pressure from Noel McGrath

Cooper inspires Dr Crokes to Munster final

Colm Cooper’s early goal laid the foundation for Dr Crokes’ Munster club SFC semi-final win over a gallant Loughmore-Castleiney in Killarney.

GAA • 13 Nov 16

Cian Hennessy's goal helped Loughmore-Castleiney to a battling success

Hennessy strike pivotal for Loughmore-Castleiney

A third county title in fouryears went the way of Loughmore-Castleiney after they edged out Moyle Rovers in a tense, low-scoring second half

GAA • 30 Oct 16

Cian Hennessey of Loughmore celebrates scoring his side's second goal

Loughmore-Castleiney snatch draw in Tipp final

Cahir and Loughmore-Castleiney must do it all again after the Tipperary Senior Football Final ended in a 1-10 to 2-07 draw at Leahy Park in Cashel.

Football • 21 Dec 14

Noel McGrath battles with Denis Maher of Thurles Sarsfields

Maher shines as Thurles Sarsfields win

Thurles Sarsfields are Tipperary senior hurling champions for a 33rd time after a 2-22 to 3-11 victory over last year’s winners and mid-divisional rivals Loughmore-Castleiney.

Hurling • 02 Nov 14

Loughmore-Castleiney