Derek McGrath (born 21 January 1972 in Dublin) is a retired Irish footballer.
McGrath had made one appearance for Brighton in the 1990-91 FA Cup at Anfield.
He moved to Bohemians in July 1996 and made his debut in a 1996-97 UEFA Cup tie against FC Dinamo Minsk.
Derek was managed by his father briefly in 1998 while at Bohs and again at Kilkenny City.
[4] Derek was capped nine times by Irish Under 21 team scoring once in October 1992 in a 1994 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualifier.