Michael McGrath (born 7 April 1936) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a left half.

McGrath began his career with Dublin club Home Farm before moving to England to join Blackburn Rovers in August 1954.

and played with players including Peter Dobing, Derek Dougan and Mike England.

He helped the club win promotion to the First Division and appeared in the 1960 FA Cup Final where he scored an own goal in a 3–0 defeat to Wolves.

In March 1966 he signed for Bradford Park Avenue where he made 50 league appearances before becoming player manager at Bangor City F.C.