GAA:Waterford hurler Ken McGrath has announced his retirement from the intercounty game, days after facing Cork in the Allianz National Hurling League.
The 33-year-old phoned Deise boss Davy Fitzgerald today to inform him of his decision and was not present at training at the Waterford IT sports campus this evening.
McGrath started in midfield against the Rebels on Sunday, but was replaced 11 minutes into the second half.
The Mount Sion man made over 50 championship appearances for his county. He made his debut against Tipperary in June 1996, while defeat to the same opposition in last year’s semi-final has emerged as his last outing in the championship.
He scored 1-89 in that time and captained the county twice, winning four Munster SHC medals and a National Hurling League title (2007).
With his club he won six county titles and a Munster club title in 2002.