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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Derek Mac Craith | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Centre-forward | ||
| Born |
30 May 1976 Waterford, Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Occupation | Secondary school teacher | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
|
St. Saviour's De La Salle | |||
| Club titles | |||
| Waterford titles | 1 | ||
| Munster titles | 1 | ||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
1996-1998 | Waterford | 1 (0-00) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 0 | ||
| All-Irelands | 0 | ||
| NHL | 0 | ||
| All Stars | 0 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 20:25, 24 October 2013. | |||
Derek McGrath (born 30 May 1976) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Waterford senior team. He is a former manager of the Waterford senior team.
Born in Waterford, McGrath first played competitive hurling during his schooldays. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Waterford minor team, before later lining out with the under-21 side. He joined the senior panel for the 1996 championship, and was a seldom used player until he left inter-county hurling after the 1998 championship.
At club level McGrath is a Munster medallist with De La Salle. He also won one championship medal.
In retirement from playing, McGrath became involved in team management and coaching. After guiding De La Salle College to Harty Cup and Croke Cup successes, he managed the De La Salle club to championship success before taking over as Waterford manager.