James McGrath (born 1977) is an
Irish former
hurling
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referee. Born in Turin,
County Westmeath
"Noble above nobility"
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, 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.
In August 2018, McGrath announced his retirement from refereeing.
His decision to retire was prompted by not being picked to referee the
2018 All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Now he is the Deputy Principal of Castlepollard Community College.
References
1977 births
Living people
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final referees
Turin hurlers
Hurling referees
Hurling managers
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