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Doogie Browser · September 18, 2008, 05:40:31 PM

Quote from: ExiledGael on September 18, 2008, 05:17:25 PM
Surprised this all came out this week (but that's the Star for you) but as it's in the public domain thought I'd post it here.
Surprised no-one has posted it here before.

From Hoganstand
McGrath in cancer scare

Fermanagh captain Marty McGrath bravely played in this year’s championship, despite being diagnosed with testicular cancer in June.
The 2004 All-Star midfielder, who twice underwent heart surgery in 2006 and missed most of last season after being struck on the head by a digger in accident at his home, found out he had cancer on June 21, but bravely played out the remainder of the championship. He played in the drawn and replayed Ulster final against Armagh, and also lined out in the Erne County’s All-Ireland qualifier defeat to Kildare at Croke Park.
The midfielder underwent a successful operation in Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital in mid-August, but will have to go for check-ups every three months to make sure the cancer does not return.
The St. Joseph’s, Ederney clubman, who turned 27 last Thursday, kept the news of his cancer a closely-guarded secret as Fermanagh progressed to their first Ulster final in 26 years.
Remarkably, McGrath’s form never dipped during his ordeal and he is hoping to make the Ireland squad for next month’s International Rules series in Australia, having played in a trial match at Croke Park last Friday.
Cork hurler Joe Deane and Mayo footballer Ronan McGarrity are among the high-profile players who have made a full recovery from testicular cancer and returned to play at top level in recent years.

For him to perform at such a level says so much about the man, fair play Marty McGrath.

Doogie Browser · September 11, 2009, 12:06:16 PM

Anyone got a list of last nights team? How many Antrim men got awards?

uselessfootballer · September 11, 2009, 12:17:52 PM

Haven't seen the team yet but heard on radio that there were 5 Antrim, 6 Tyrone and Kevin Hughes was POY

orangeman · September 11, 2009, 12:37:28 PM

Barry Gillis
Colin Brady Justy Mc Mahon Karl Lacey
Gerard O'Kane Conor Gormley James Loughrey
Michael Mc Cann Kevin Hughes ( POY )
Tomas Mc Cann Owen Mulligan Joe Mc Mahon
Paddy Cunningham Michael MurphY Stephen O'Neill

Overthebar! · September 11, 2009, 12:41:29 PM

looks spot on. do you think any of these will get an actual all star?

orangeman · September 11, 2009, 12:57:29 PM

Quote from: Overthebar! on September 11, 2009, 12:41:29 PM
looks spot on. do you think any of these will get an actual all star?

Karl Lacey might have the best shout.

Murphy was good but won't get one.

Doire abú · September 11, 2009, 02:23:27 PM

No Eoin Bradley

johnneycool · September 11, 2009, 02:48:12 PM

Quote from: Doire abú on September 11, 2009, 02:23:27 PM
No Eoin Bradley

Must be poor sales of the IN up there in Glenullin.

móidín doire · September 11, 2009, 02:58:02 PM

Quote from: johnneycool on September 11, 2009, 02:48:12 PM
Quote from: Doire abú on September 11, 2009, 02:23:27 PM
No Eoin Bradley

Must be poor sales of the IN up there in Glenullin.

That must be why Gerard O'Kane got one then!!

redhandloo · September 12, 2009, 12:01:17 AM

Justin McMahon would have been my vote for player of the year

Rav67 · September 13, 2009, 07:21:07 PM

Eoin Bradley should have been a shoo-in for that team. Joe McMahon is lucky to be there, he was very poor against Cork. Don't think Conor Gormley deserved one either, this year he looked like he's maybe getting over the hill.