'There was nobody talking about winning All-Irelands' This time last year a third All-Ireland medal seemed a far-fetched dream for Michael Breen, Jason Forde, Seamus Kennedy, captain Ronan Maher and John McGrath. Hurling • 21 Jul
'There was nobody talking about winning All-Irelands' This time last year a third All-Ireland medal seemed a far-fetched dream for Michael Breen, Jason Forde, Seamus Kennedy, captain Ronan Maher and John McGrath. Hurling • 21 Jul
Good old days - hurling's veterans still centre stage Cork duo Patrick Horgan and Seamus Harnedy, along with All-Ireland hurling final opponent Noel McGrath of Tipperary, are showing how players can still compete at the highest level in their mid 30s. Hurling • 19 Jul
Good old days - hurling's veterans still centre stage Cork duo Patrick Horgan and Seamus Harnedy, along with All-Ireland hurling final opponent Noel McGrath of Tipperary, are showing how players can still compete at the highest level in their mid 30s. Hurling • 19 Jul
'Brave' Tipperary going in right direction - Cahill Liam Cahill paid tribute to his Tipperary players after they put the misery of last year behind them by securing progression from Munster with a hard-fought win over Waterford. Hurling • 19 May
'Brave' Tipperary going in right direction - Cahill Liam Cahill paid tribute to his Tipperary players after they put the misery of last year behind them by securing progression from Munster with a hard-fought win over Waterford. Hurling • 19 May
Record-breaking McGrath still pivotal to Tipp ambitions From the start or the bench, Noel McGrath looks set to make a record-breaking 74th championship appearance for Tipperary against Cork - and his presence will be crucial to their hopes. Hurling • 27 Apr
Record-breaking McGrath still pivotal to Tipp ambitions From the start or the bench, Noel McGrath looks set to make a record-breaking 74th championship appearance for Tipperary against Cork - and his presence will be crucial to their hopes. Hurling • 27 Apr
Moving on quickly the key to Munster for Maher Tipperary captain Ronan Maher believes that the key to success in the Munster SHC is to not "dwell too much, whether it's a win, draw or a loss" ahead of the Premier's championship opener against Limerick on Sunday. Hurling • 18 Apr
Moving on quickly the key to Munster for Maher Tipperary captain Ronan Maher believes that the key to success in the Munster SHC is to not "dwell too much, whether it's a win, draw or a loss" ahead of the Premier's championship opener against Limerick on Sunday. Hurling • 18 Apr
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
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
Noel McGrath to captain Tipp, Callanan and Bonner back Three-time All-Ireland winner Noel McGrath will captain Tipperary in 2023. GAA • 15 Nov 22
Noel McGrath to captain Tipp, Callanan and Bonner back Three-time All-Ireland winner Noel McGrath will captain Tipperary in 2023. GAA • 15 Nov 22
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
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
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: 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
Noel McGrath delighted to have games to look forward to Next Sunday will see Noel McGrath and his Loughmore-Castleiney team-mates tog out for the eighth weekend in a row and his eyes light up at the prospect, writes Damian Lawlor. GAA • 02 Sep 20
Noel McGrath delighted to have games to look forward to Next Sunday will see Noel McGrath and his Loughmore-Castleiney team-mates tog out for the eighth weekend in a row and his eyes light up at the prospect, writes Damian Lawlor. GAA • 02 Sep 20
McGrath and O'Callaghan named Players of the Month Tipperary's Noel McGrath and Dublin's Con O'Callaghan have been named the hurling and Gaelic football Players of the Month respectively for their championship performances in August. GAA • 23 Aug 19
McGrath and O'Callaghan named Players of the Month Tipperary's Noel McGrath and Dublin's Con O'Callaghan have been named the hurling and Gaelic football Players of the Month respectively for their championship performances in August. GAA • 23 Aug 19
McGrath still loving the battle as a Premier soldier Noel McGrath expects an almighty battle with Kilkenny on the biggest possible stage this Sunday. He wouldn't have it any other way. Hurling • 16 Aug 19
McGrath still loving the battle as a Premier soldier Noel McGrath expects an almighty battle with Kilkenny on the biggest possible stage this Sunday. He wouldn't have it any other way. Hurling • 16 Aug 19
Tyrrell on McGrath: When the ball throws in, bring war Noel McGrath has been his brilliant best all season long for the Premier County and he has flourished since his move to midfield. Hurling • 16 Aug 19
Tyrrell on McGrath: When the ball throws in, bring war Noel McGrath has been his brilliant best all season long for the Premier County and he has flourished since his move to midfield. Hurling • 16 Aug 19
'Anyone looking for answers got them today' Tipperary midfielder Noel McGrath felt his side answered the doubters when accounting for Wexford in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling semi-final. GAA • 28 Jul 19
'Anyone looking for answers got them today' Tipperary midfielder Noel McGrath felt his side answered the doubters when accounting for Wexford in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling semi-final. GAA • 28 Jul 19
A cut above the rest - rewarding the sideline masters We are now in a golden generation of scores from sideline cuts in hurling, but should there be a greater reward for the individual skill? GAA • 29 Apr 19
A cut above the rest - rewarding the sideline masters We are now in a golden generation of scores from sideline cuts in hurling, but should there be a greater reward for the individual skill? GAA • 29 Apr 19
McGrath: Tipp responded when 'character' was questioned Noel McGrath says Tipperary's answered those who questioned their 'character' with their second half surge against Cork. GAA • 28 May 18
McGrath: Tipp responded when 'character' was questioned Noel McGrath says Tipperary's answered those who questioned their 'character' with their second half surge against Cork. GAA • 28 May 18
Hurlers happy with more frequent fixtures Tipperary forward Noel McGrath and Galway goalkeeper Colm Callanan have both expressed their enthusiasm for the new hurling Championship format. GAA • 20 Oct 17
Hurlers happy with more frequent fixtures Tipperary forward Noel McGrath and Galway goalkeeper Colm Callanan have both expressed their enthusiasm for the new hurling Championship format. GAA • 20 Oct 17
Harte: Tipp can cope without Callanan Aidan Harte insists that Galway won't be taking any encouragement from the fact that Tipperary will be missing Seamus Callanan in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final. GAA • 18 Apr 17
Harte: Tipp can cope without Callanan Aidan Harte insists that Galway won't be taking any encouragement from the fact that Tipperary will be missing Seamus Callanan in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final. GAA • 18 Apr 17
Cats had eye on Tipp since September, says Buckley Kilkenny began plotting their comeback in the immediate aftermath of All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary in September, according to Cillian Buckley. GAA • 12 Mar 17
Cats had eye on Tipp since September, says Buckley Kilkenny began plotting their comeback in the immediate aftermath of All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary in September, according to Cillian Buckley. GAA • 12 Mar 17
Game of the Week: Kilkenny v Tipperary For the first time in the best part of a decade Kilkenny are going into a big game as underdogs. And make no mistake - this is a big game. GAA • 11 Mar 17
Game of the Week: Kilkenny v Tipperary For the first time in the best part of a decade Kilkenny are going into a big game as underdogs. And make no mistake - this is a big game. GAA • 11 Mar 17
