James McGrath (referee)

James McGrath
Born1977 (age 46–47)
NationalityIrish
OccupationHurling referee

James McGrath (born 1977) is an Irish former hurling referee. Born in Turin, County Westmeath, he has become one of the top referees over the last few years and has officiated at several big championship matches at all levels. He is a member of the Turin club.[1]

In August 2018, McGrath announced his retirement from refereeing.[2] His decision to retire was prompted by not being picked to referee the 2018 All-Ireland Hurling Final.[3]

Now he is the Deputy Principal of Castlepollard Community College.

  1. ^ "Kelly and McGrath referee All-Ireland finals". Hogan Stand website. 30 April 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Ref McGrath quits over All-Ireland final snub". Irish Independent. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. ^ "'I'm not throwing the baby out with the water' - Referee defends decision to quit over All-Ireland final snub". Irish Independent. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.