About Tom McGrath
Lived 1891 – 1958 (aged 66–67). Tom McGrath was a hurler.
Thomas McGrath (1891 – 31 May 1958) was an Irish hurler who played as a right corner-forward for the Limerick senior team.
Born in Limerick, McGrath first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty seven when he first linked up with the Limerick senior team. He made his senior debut in the 1918 championship. McGrath went on to play a key part for Limerick during a golden age for the team, and won two All-Ireland medals and three Munster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
At club level McGrath won five championship medals with Claughaun.
Honours
Team
Young Irelands Limerick Senior Hurling Championship (5): 1914, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1926
Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1918, 1921 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1918, 1921, 1923
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom McGrath?
Irish hurler (1891–1958)
When was Tom McGrath born?
Tom McGrath was born in 1891 in Limerick.
When did Tom McGrath die?
Tom McGrath died on 31 May 1958.
What was Tom McGrath's occupation?
Tom McGrath was a hurler.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom McGrath (Limerick hurler)
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