JM
The basics
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Intro
Gaelic football manager
Gender:
Male
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Death:
2013
The details
Biography
Joe McGrath was an Irish Gaelic football and hurling coach, known for his All-Ireland success with Cork and for "revolutionising" training programs. He led Blackrock towards All-Ireland glory in 1973 and later led Cork to the All-Ireland U21 hurling success. He was also responsible for the McGrath Cup. He died in 2013 following a long illness, and was buried at St James Cemetery in Chetwynd; his funeral was attended by many leading figures including former President Mick Loftus, as well as Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Micheál Martin.