2019 McGrath Cup explained

2019 McGrath Cup
Matches:3
Province:Munster
Year:2019
Manager:Colm Collins
Captain:Gary Brennan
Winners:Clare
Ordinal:13
Runnersup:Cork
Runnerupcaptain:Ian Maguire
Runnerupmanager:Ronan McCarthy
Previous:2018
Next:2020

The 2019 McGrath Cup is a Gaelic football competition in the province of Munster, played by county teams.

Four county teams competed in 2019, with Tipperary and Kerry sitting the competition out.[1] [2] Clare were the winners, their first win in 11 years.[3]

Format

Four teams compete. The contest is a straight knock-out. Drawn games go to extra time and possibly a free-taking competition.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Limerick v Tipperary clash confirmed for next month. November 14, 2018. www.irishexaminer.com.
  2. Web site: McGrath Cup Football « Munster GAA Web site. 7 December 2009.
  3. Web site: Clare Looking Forward to McGrath Cup Final Clash with Cork. 12 January 2019.