Noel McGrath addresses retirement speculation amid joyous scenes at homecoming for Tipperary's All-Ireland heroes
McGrath enhanced his status as one of the Premier's all-time greats by taking his tally of Celtic Crosses to four in
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Semple Stadium was the setting for a joyous homecoming on Monday evening
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Brothers Brian and John are also part of the Premier panel
But the three-time All-Star, who turns 35 in December, is remaining tight-lipped on the likelihood of returning in 2026 to chase one more.
Tipp celebrated their wonderful success with Liam MacCarthy
On whether he will play for Tipp again at the famous stadium, McGrath said: 'I'd love it but we'll have to wait and see what happens.
"I'd love to be able to give it a go and have a rattle off it next year.
But we'll go back to the club over the next few months and we'll battle it out against each other there and see what happens.'
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Fifteen years since he tasted Liam MacCarthy Cup glory for the first time, McGrath became a four-time winner
In the history of Tipp hurling, only 12 men have now won more All-Ireland medals than the 2009 Young Hurler of the Year, who came off the bench and hit the final score to complete the rout of the Rebels.
McGrath will soon turn his attention back to club duty as dual champions Loughmore-Castleiney look to defend their county senior hurling and football titles.
On the possibility of calling it a day, he said: 'Over the last number of years, at the end of every year, you do think about it.
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"When you're feeling good about it and when you're enjoying it, it's hard to step away.
"When you're gone, you're gone. You're not going to come back at my age when it's over.
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'So I'm delighted I've been able to contribute over the last number of years and especially to be able to be part of it this year.
"Who knows into the future? There's no point in me saying here now what I know I'm going to do.
"I'd love to stay playing forever but I know that can't happen. We'll see in time.'
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