About P. J. McGrath
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 79–80). P. J. McGrath was a gaelic football player.
Patrick J. McGrath (1941 – 22 March 2021) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a full-back for club side Kilmaine and was a member of the Mayo senior football team, before having a lengthy career as a referee and an administrator.
Career As a player, McGrath played with club side Kilmaine, and was a member of the Mayo senior panel in 1966. He also played at full-back on that year's Mayo junior team. He was a referee from 1965 to 1997. McGrath was also heavily involved in GAA administration, serving as President of the Connacht Council, Trustee of the GAA and Chairman of the National Referees Committee. He served as chairman of the Mayo County Board from 1997 until 2002 when he contested the presidency of the GAA.
Death McGrath died aged 79 on 22 March 2021.
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Who was P. J. McGrath?
Irish Gaelic footballer
When was P. J. McGrath born?
P. J. McGrath was born in 1941.
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P. J. McGrath died on 22 March 2021.
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P. J. McGrath was a gaelic football player.
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