Shane Mcgrath

Northern Ireland

Chief Sports Writer at Irish Daily Mail

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Articles

Andy Farrell between a rock and a hard place as original plans go up in smoke

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

Grievance is a vital ingredient in making the Lions relevant. It’s not a feeling that lends itself to marketing campaigns. Nor is it a part of the concept that makes champions of the concept misty-eyed. But grievance is key. Just think of how put out supporters of the four constituent nations will be following this afternoon’s announcement of the touring squad.
Ger Brennan is a manager on the rise and it could bring him all the way back to Dublin

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

There will come a time, and it could be sooner than later, when Ger Brennan’s name is central to the discussion of who becomes the next Dublin manager. Dessie Farrell is in year six of a reign that has eked two All-Ireland titles from the remnants of a legendary group. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Their Leinster semi-final loss to Meath showed that reliance on what’s left of the old masters to compensate for inexperience and gaps in quality elsewhere won’t work any longer.
Meath skipper praises players’ response as they look forward to Leinster final

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

It could, the Meath captain agrees, have gone either way. When coaches Joe McMahon and Martin Corey abruptly left the set-up a week before their championship started, it was the sort of disruption that could sink a county struggling to escape years of flux. The background to their departures remains unclear, but Eoghan Frayne acknowledges the risks that accompany such upheaval.
Clare v Tipp Munster rivalry reminiscent of 90s classic

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Mcgrath

It's 29 May in the year of 1994. Most people are getting ready for what will be an unforgettable summer in the USA for the World Cup, a tournament that some Irish went to and just never came home, for the best of reasons now. In the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, Clare were about to end the Premier county’s summer of hurling before it had even got a chance to begin.
Get ready for a glorious summer as revitalised football is box-office again

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

We knew Jim Gavin was good, but save-the-provincial-football-system good? Easy now. We’re coming off the back of a Bank Holiday weekend, the weather has been smashing, and the holiday vibes are starting to thrum, but let’s not get crazy here. The work done by Gavin’s Football Review Committee gets more impressive by the week, in its thoroughness, its far-sightedness and its thrilling practical application.
Rhasidat Adeleke's right on track ahead of World Relays

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

Rhasidat Adeleke made a formidable start to her season with second place in a Diamond League meet in China yesterday – but the Tallaght star confirmed the World Championships are dictating her plans this year. Adeleke ran a storming finish to take second in the 200m in a time of 22.72 seconds, behind Anavia Battle of the US in 22.38.
Galway’s summer hopes depend on a fit and firing Kelly

1 week ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

What passed for drama in Galway’s saunter past Roscommon 10 days ago involved Seán Kelly. The captain went down injured with a quarter of an hour to go, received some treatment and was up and about again, before being replaced by Damien Comer in the 57th minute. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The competitive fuse had long burned out in the contest by then, with Galway completely dominant on their way to a nine-point victory.
Hurling gladiators must prioritise rest over relaxation

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Mcgrath

Sometimes in life we build things up too much and are left with a sense of anti-climax. This certainly cannot be said of the Munster hurling championship, as once again last weekend it gave us all we hoped for and more. All boxes were ticked - atmosphere, intensity, drama and some brilliant hurling displays. Are we seriously expecting more of the same again a week later? Yes, yes we are.
Forget the golf, it's time for grand slam of hurling

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Mcgrath

It's the most wonderful time of the yearI stayed up last Sunday night to witness Rory McIlroy create history and claim his first Masters title and join the pantheon of greats to complete the grand slam of golf. The excitement, the passion and the emotions on show for a golf tournament was like nothing seen in a long time for the sport. Now imagine you turned to one of the patrons there and said, 'you know this is nothing compared to the Munster Hurling Championship'.
Bordeaux bruising highlights size of task ahead for Clayton McMillan at Munster

1 month ago | extra.ie | Shane Mcgrath

For the second week in a row, Irish opposition exposed the deep flaws in Bordeaux’s defensive game and once again, those visitors weren’t good enough to take advantage. But in following Ulster in giving Bordeaux a real fright, Munster ultimately did a favour for Leinster in exposing the alarming flaws in the rearguard that contrasts unfavourably with the ruthless defence powering the challenge from Dublin.