Marty McGrath

[ExiledGael]

Thought this deserved a thread of his own.
All the best in retirement to Marty McGrath, on his day one of Fermanagh's finest ever players and one of the best in the country.
He gave his all for the county, quite often playing through the pain barrier, and his commitment could never be questioned.
He went through an awful lot in his 14 years at inter-county level on and off pitch and gave Fermanagh fans their greatest ever days.
He reached the All-Ireland quarter-final in 2003, the All-Ireland semi-final and replay in 20-04 and an Ulster final and replay in 2008.
He won an All-Star in 2004 (one of three Fermanagh players ever to win one with Peter McGinnity and Barry Owens) and was voted Ulster Player of the Year twice in 2004 and 2008. He also represented Ireland on International Rules duty.
In 2006 he underwent two heart procedures inside six months to correct a heart defect. In 2007 he fractured his skull after being hit on the head with the bucket of a JCB digger.
In 2008 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and actually put treatment on hold due to Fermanagh's run to the Ulster final that year.
Last year his brother-in-law Brian Og Maguire was killed in a workplace accident and Marty soldiered on deciding to give it his all for one more year after what had happened but there was no fairytale ending.
The man certainly deserves his rest, and he deserves to be remembered as a Fermanagh legend.

[muppet]

Thought this deserved a thread of his own.
All the best in retirement to Marty McGrath, on his day one of Fermanagh's finest ever players and one of the best in the country.
He gave his all for the county, quite often playing through the pain barrier, and his commitment could never be questioned.
He went through an awful lot in his 14 years at inter-county level on and off pitch and gave Fermanagh fans their greatest ever days.
He reached the All-Ireland quarter-final in 2003, the All-Ireland semi-final and replay in 20-04 and an Ulster final and replay in 2008.
He won an All-Star in 2004 (one of three Fermanagh players ever to win one with Peter McGinnity and Barry Owens) and was voted Ulster Player of the Year twice in 2004 and 2008. He also represented Ireland on International Rules duty.
In 2006 he underwent two heart procedures inside six months to correct a heart defect. In 2007 he fractured his skull after being hit on the head with the bucket of a JCB digger.
In 2008 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and actually put treatment on hold due to Fermanagh's run to the Ulster final that year.
Last year his brother-in-law Brian Og Maguire was killed in a workplace accident and Marty soldiered deciding to give it his all for one more year after what had happened but there was no fairytale ending.
The man certainly deserves his rest, and he deserves to be remembered as a Fermanagh legend.

That is tough going.

Best of luck to him.

Teak tough footballer.

[rrhf]

I think that Marty Mc Grath will be remembered beyond Fermanagh.  A great warrior for Fermanagh and a brave man on all counts.
Best of luck Marty on your retirement.   

[Wildweasel74]

Always thought he was a very good footballer, who probably would have been more well known if he played on one of the more prominent county teams, the only man a digger bounced off lol All the best

[Gael85]

a absolute hero,pity he never won a provincial medal in his 13 years service with Fermanagh,one of the greatest players never to win a provincial medal?

[ONeill]

one of the greatest players never to win a provincial medal?

They're all from Fermanagh.

McGrath was one of thee players of the 00s.

[theskull1]

Teak tough is how he'll be remembered

[5 Sams]

Thought this deserved a thread of his own.
All the best in retirement to Marty McGrath, on his day one of Fermanagh's finest ever players and one of the best in the country.
He gave his all for the county, quite often playing through the pain barrier, and his commitment could never be questioned.
He went through an awful lot in his 14 years at inter-county level on and off pitch and gave Fermanagh fans their greatest ever days.
He reached the All-Ireland quarter-final in 2003, the All-Ireland semi-final and replay in 20-04 and an Ulster final and replay in 2008.
He won an All-Star in 2004 (one of three Fermanagh players ever to win one with Peter McGinnity and Barry Owens) and was voted Ulster Player of the Year twice in 2004 and 2008. He also represented Ireland on International Rules duty.
In 2006 he underwent two heart procedures inside six months to correct a heart defect. In 2007 he fractured his skull after being hit on the head with the bucket of a JCB digger.
In 2008 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and actually put treatment on hold due to Fermanagh's run to the Ulster final that year.
Last year his brother-in-law Brian Og Maguire was killed in a workplace accident and Marty soldiered on deciding to give it his all for one more year after what had happened but there was no fairytale ending.
The man certainly deserves his rest, and he deserves to be remembered as a Fermanagh legend.

+1 Good luck Marty. Helluva player.

[Throw ball]

Have great respect for a player who gives so much playing for a county that has many more bad days than good. Hope he enjoys his retirement.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Best to Marty; what every player, without exception, should aspire towards on the field of play.

[DennistheMenace]

Tough man on the field and gentleman off it. Was on heck of a footballer too, fearless.

[orangeman]

I think I'm right in saying that his mother is a Tyrone woman and but for the parents choosing to reside in Fermanagh I'd have no doubt that Marty Mc Grath would have had 3 Celtic Crosses on his retirement. Yes he was as hard as nails but he could play as well. Great player, sound fella.


Marty owes Fermanagh nothing.

[Walter Cronc]

A real tough lad on the pitch. Have him up there along with Fergal Doherty in terms of hardness!!

[Croí na hÉireann]

one of the greatest players never to win a provincial medal?

They're all from Fermanagh.

McGrath was one of thee players of the 00s.

No they're not, Wicklow neck and neck with them.

Marty McGrath did more than most to get rid of that duck egg beside Fermanagh on the roll of honour, will be fondly remembered.

[rodney trotter]

A very good player, it was a pity for him and Fermanagh that they never won an Ulster title in 08. Himself and Barry Owens deserved one.