Niamh McGrath, Sarsfields

Player Profile: Niamh McGrath

Next up we are going to meet Niamh McGrath. Niamh was part of the Galway team that made the 2020 All Ireland Final. Niamh won an All Ireland Senior title with Galway in 2013 and a league title in 2015. Niamh won 4 county senior titles with her club Sarsfields and she captained them to an All Ireland Senior Club Title in 2019/2020. Niamh won 1 All Ireland U16 title and 1 All Ireland Minor title with Galway. She has won 2 Interprovincial Titles with Connacht. Niamh was named 2019/2020 AIB Club Team of the Year and she won the AIB Connacht Club Player of the Year in 2017/2018.

Player profile:

Name: Niamh McGrath
Age: 28
Position: Midfield/ Half forward
Club: Sarsfields
Occupation: Solicitor
Favourite player: Mary Leacy
Most memorable game: County final replay 2016. First county final victory.
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre match rituals: Always try and visit my Granny McGrath the night before a match. Lights the world of candles for us!
What hurls do you use: Canning
Toughest opposition: Ardrahan/Cork
Favourite ground to play in: Nowlan Park
Have you got a nickname: Mac
Favourite cheat meal: Taco fries
What’s your most cherished medal: All Ireland club 2020

Niamh McGrath in action with her club Sarsfields and with Galway teams.

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